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From energy conservation to raising better tomatoes and helping youngsters develop self-esteem, the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension offers a wealth of practical information for today’s families. Read more
Economic impact of agriculture and natural resources in Volusia County [PDF]
The fifth annual conference promises to inform and inspire agricultural
innovators. Join us Aug. 2 - 4 in Kissimmee for farm tours, a trade show, networking opportunities, live animal
exhibits, hands-on workshops, and delicious locally grown food! Don’t miss this chance to learn more about farming and
alternative enterprises such as beekeeping, hydroponics, grass-fed beef and more. You can interact with other
farmers and industry professionals and get all your questions answered. Early bird registration discount is
available. Register today at http://www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/smallfarms/registration.html.
For more information, visit http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/smallfarms/.
Hot topics
Are you interested in starting a commercial agricultural operation? If so, click here.
A guide for selling foods produced in a home kitchen
2012 Volusia County Farm Tour [video]
Laurel wilt: A threat to redbay, avocado and related
trees [PDF]
Watch the TV news story
Russian thistle (tumbleweed) in Volusia County [PDF]
Calendar of events
Agriculture
Volusia County’s farm and ranch families produce a bounty of agricultural products, managing a large portion of our county's land base and serving as caretakers of our natural resources and diverse ecosystems. Read more
Natural Resources
The Natural Resources Extension Program provides educational programs and information to Volusia County residents. Read more
Horticulture
Learn about residential, urban and commercial horticulture. Home gardeners and businesses can receive information and one-on-one consultation from the Extension's horticulture agents and master gardeners. Read more
Master Gardeners
Have a gardening/landscape question? Ask a Master Gardener. Master gardeners are volunteers who serve as "plant assistants" to residents who call the University of Florida Extension Service with gardening questions. Read more
Family and Consumer Science
Our Family and Consumer Sciences staff offers you information about health and nutrition, food safety, money management, home concerns, and many other topics. We provide research-based information and timely topics. Read more
FYI
For your information ... Home buying and maintenance guides, disaster preparedness information, how to become a Master Gardener, quarterly updates, newsletters and more. Read more
4-H
4-H is a youth education program that provides children and young adults ages 5 to 18 the opportunity to learn skills they need to be productive members of society, good citizens and leaders of tomorrow. Read more
EDIS website
This is the official electronic document library of UF/IFAS. To visit the University of Florida's IFAS Extension web page, go to www.solutionsforyourlife.com.
Upcoming events
Prepare your trees for hurricane season
May 30 @1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Howard Jeffries, a master gardener with the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension, will offer tips at
DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd. Reservations are not required. For more information, please call
DeBary Hall at 386-668-3840.
Master gardener Q&A clinic
June 1 @9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Master gardeners will be available at the Walmart garden center, 1699 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Reservations are
not required. For more information, call the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension at 386-822-5778.
Using plants to conserve energy
June 13 @1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Master Gardener Howard Jeffries will explain how planting the right trees in the right places can have a major
impact on cooling your home. His presentation will be at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary.
Reservations are not required. For more information, call the University of Fl...
Master gardener Q&A clinic
June 15 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
Master Gardeners Carole Alderman and Jane Holcomb will answer questions at Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens, 950 Old
Sugar Mill Road, Port Orange. Reservations are not required. For more information, call the University of
Florida/Volusia County Extension at 386-822-5778.
Best pest control
June 15 @10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Master Gardener Howard Jeffries will explain how to control harmful landscape insects responsibly during a free
presentation at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd. Reservations are not required. For more information,
call the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension at 386-822-5778. ...
Herb gardening
June 20 @2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Master Gardener Jean Porter will explain how to select and grow herbs at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library,
1001 S. Dixie Freeway. For more information, call the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension at
386-822-5778.
Learn how to grow healthy palms
June 26 @1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Palm trees are easy to grow – and easy to kill if you don’t know what you’re doing. Learn how to grow healthy, lush
palms in your Florida landscape during a free presentation at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the Daytona Beach
Regional Library at City Island. Master Gardener Steve ...
Palms for Central Florida
June 27 @1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Master Gardener Howard Jeffries will offer advice on selecting, planting, pruning and fertilizing palm trees during
a free presentation at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd. For more information, call the University of
Florida/Volusia County Extension at 386-822-5778.
Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference
August 2 @10:00 am to 5:00 pm
The fifth annual conference promises to inform and inspire agricultural innovators. Join us Aug. 2 - 4 in
Kissimmee for farm tours, a trade show, networking opportunities, live animal exhibits, hands-on workshops, and
delicious locally grown food! Don’t miss this chance to learn more abou...
