At the 2018 Florida State Fair, the Charolais Open and Youth Cattle Show was a welcome sight. With so many cattle producers in Florida using Charolais sires in their terminal cross-breeding systems, we should see… Read More
Congratulations to Eden Santiago-Gomez, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Community Gardens Program Assistant! Eden was selected by the Public Services Branch for a Star Performer Award from the Pasco BOCC. Excellent work, Eden! Pictured from left to… Read More
The Hilltop Landings Community Garden, revitalized a year ago by UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension, continues to grow strong. Resident volunteers maintain the community garden under the guidance of Community Gardens Program Assistant, Eden Santiago-Gomez, and… Read More
Happy Valentine’s Day, Pasco County! Thinking of getting your valentine a sweet treat? Just remember that some of us are still sticking to a “better eating” new year’s goal, and so you may want to… Read More
Did you know that you can grow vegetables year round in Florida? The trick is knowing that summer really isn’t a good time for most veggies. A few, like sweet potatoes and okra, do well… Read More
Happy new month! January flew by and we are now in what many of us recognize as National Heart Month. How do you take care of your heart? Diet and fitness are easy ways to… Read More
Many people made it a goal this year to improve their financial wellbeing, and one way to do that is by looking at different types of expenses: fixed and flexible. By keeping track of your… Read More
The University of Florida/IFAS Pasco County Extension Office, located in Dade City, offers a large variety of free healthy lifestyle and eating classes of which you may not have heard. Some of the programming includes… Read More
January 26, 2018 was a great day for the UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office. County Extension Director/Urban Horticulture Agent, Dr. Whitney Elmore, opened the planting ceremony by thanking sponsors, Eden Santiago-Gomez (Community Garden Program Assistant), Dade… Read More
Last week’s blog was about MyPlate, and how the main messages of MyPlate can help us live a healthier lifestyle. To continue the conversation on this symbol, next Tuesday, January 30th, there will be a… Read More
