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]
County health survey
Please take this five-minute survey by Feb. 28. Your opinions will help decision makers create a healthier place to live in Volusia and Flagler counties.
Upcoming events
Florida Friendly Landscape Tour and Plant Sale
1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019
Volusia County Agricultural Center, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand
Equine Best Management Practices Workshop and Trade Show
Brevard County: March 12, 2019
Volusia County: April 30, 2019
Annual Plant Sale and Vendor Faire
8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 6, 2019
Volusia County Agricultural Center, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand
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
Homebuyer class
April 26 @9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The University of Florida/Volusia County Extension will present free classes to help potential homebuyers prepare to purchase a house. The classes, which include tips on improving credit scores, meet the education requirement for federal down payment and closing cost assistance programs available th...
Gardener offers lawn care tips
May 2 @1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Learn how to maintain a green, healthy lawn at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in DeBary Hall Historic Site’s stable, 198 Sunrise Blvd. Howard Jeffries, a volunteer with the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension, will explain the basics and offer advice on dealing with pests. Reserv...
Plant clinic - DeLand
May 3 @10:00 am to 11:00 am
Bring your plant cuttings and questions to the Master Gardener Plant Clinic at the DeLand Regional Library, 130 E. Howry Ave. Visit the county's horticulture Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/UniversityOfFloridaIFASVolusiaCountyExtension. ...
Homebuyer class
May 17 @9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The University of Florida/Volusia County Extension will present free classes to help potential homebuyers prepare to purchase a house. The classes, which include tips on improving credit scores, meet the education requirement for federal down payment and closing cost assistance programs available th...
Lawn and landscape workshop
June 7 @8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Extension offers lawn and landscape workshop The University of Florida/Volusia County Extension will offer a Green Industries Best Management Practices Workshop from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the Agricultural Center, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand. The workshop is de...
Homebuyer class
June 22 @9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The University of Florida/Volusia County Extension will present free classes to help potential homebuyers prepare to purchase a house. The classes, which include tips on improving credit scores, meet the education requirement for federal down payment and closing cost assistance programs available th...
Lawn and landscape workshop
September 6 @8:00 am to 3:30 pm
The University of Florida/Volusia County Extension will offer a Green Industries Best Management Practices Workshop 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, govern...
Interim 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.
