UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County
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About the Extension
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.
All University of Florida/IFAS/Volusia County Extension classes and programs abide by ADA requirements. Please click here for more information.
Economic impact of agriculture and natural resources in Volusia County [PDF]
Look for "Solutions for your Life” on Volusia Magazine
Videos
Do you think you have bed bugs? Build your own bed bug trap
Want to know more about bees? Check out “The buzz on bees”
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
Gardeners hotline
Master Gardeners
Have a gardening/landscape question? Ask a Master Gardener. Master Gardeners are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to answer questions and help you diagnose plant problems. Call 386-822-5778 or visit them at the Volusia County Agricultural Center, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand. 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
Plant clinic - NSB
July 2 @1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Bring your plant cuttings and questions to the Master Gardener Plant Clinic at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. Visit the county's horticulture Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/UniversityOfFloridaIFASVolusiaCountyExtension. ...
Plant clinic - Sugar Mill Gardens
July 10 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
Bring your plant cuttings and questions to the Master Gardener Plant Clinic at Sugar Mill Gardens, 950 Sugar Mill Road, Port Orange. Visit the county's horticulture Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/UniversityOfFloridaIFASVolusiaCountyExtension. ...
Plant clinic - Daytona Beach
July 11 @10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bring your plant clippings and questions to the Master Gardener Plant Clinic at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach. Visit the county's horticulture Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/UniversityOfFloridaIFASVolusiaCountyExtension. ...
Learn about air potatoes
July 11 @10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Have air potatoes invaded your property? If so, you can engage the insect world in your battle against the noxious weeds. A representative from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will educate folks about the invasive plant and the beetle that eats it (and only it)...
Container gardening
July 11 @1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Master Gardener Howard Jeffries will explain how container gardening is as rewarding as a full-size garden during a free presentation at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 11, in DeBary Hall Historic Site’s stable, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. Attendees will learn how to grow healthy fruits, vegetables an...
Learn about air potatoes
July 12 @10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Have air potatoes invaded your property? If so, you can engage the insect world in your battle against the noxious weeds. A representative from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will educate folks about the invasive plant and the beetle that eats it (and only it)...
Plant clinic - Deltona
July 13 @10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Home gardeners can get a double dose of growing advice at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Howard Jeffries will hold a free plant clinic and answer gardening questions at 10 a.m. Residents are invited to bring their plant cuttings for evaluation. Jeffries, a master g...
Plant clinic - DeBary
July 16 @11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bring your plant cuttings and questions to the Master Gardener Plant Clinic at the DeBary Public Library, 200 N. Charles R. Beall Blvd. Visit the county's horticulture Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/UniversityOfFloridaIFASVolusiaCountyExtension. ...
Plant clinic - Port Orange
July 16 @2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Bring your plant cuttings and questions to the Master Gardener Plant Clinic at the Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle. Visit the county's horticulture Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/UniversityOfFloridaIFASVolusiaCountyExtension. ...
Fall vegetable gardening
July 20 @10:00 am to 12:00 pm
While most Americans are celebrating the harvest, Floridians are getting ready for the fall planting season. Joe Sewards will offer advice on preparing for your fall vegetable garden from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 20, at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. ...
GI-BMP fertilizer training
September 6 @8:00 am to 3:30 pm
The University of Florida/Volusia County Extension will offer Green Industries Best Management Practices training from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at the Agricultural Center, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand. The workshop is designed to provide training to corporate, gov...
Plant clinic - Ormond Beach
October 7 @10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bring your plant cuttings and questions to the Master Gardener Plant Clinic at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St. Visit the county's horticulture Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/UniversityOfFloridaIFASVolusiaCountyExtension. ...
Plant clinic - Edgewater
October 7 @10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bring your plant clippings and questions to the Master Gardener Plant Clinic at the Edgewater Public Library, 103 Indian River Blvd., Edgewater. Visit the county's horticulture Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/UniversityOfFloridaIFASVolusiaCountyExtension. ...
Plant clinic - Edgewater
November 4 @10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bring your plant cuttings and questions to the Master Gardener Plant Clinic at the Edgewater Public Library, 103 Indian River Blvd., Edgewater. Visit the county's horticulture Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/UniversityOfFloridaIFASVolusiaCountyExtension. ...
Director
Sharon Gamble
sfoxgamble@volusia.org
West Volusia
386-822-5778
Daytona Beach
386-257-6012
New Smyrna Beach
386-423-3368
Fax
386-822-5767
Mission: The University of Florida/Volusia County Extension partners with communities to provide quality, relevant education and research-based expertise to foster healthy people, environments and economies.
