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]
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 - Sugar Mill Gardens
November 14 @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. ...
Native plants
November 14 @10:00 am to 11:00 am
Native plants are a good bet for Central Florida gardeners. Because they’re custom-made for our subtropical climate, they require less water and maintenance. Leslie Nixon will offer advice on incorporating natives into your home landscape at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Ormond Bea...
Farm Tour
November 16 @9:00 am to 4:00 pm
City slickers can see how the other side lives during the 37th annual Farm Tour, set for Friday, Nov. 16. The self-guided tour has been an annual tradition since 1981. Drivers can follow a west side or east side tour, each of which includes five farms. The Farm Tour is sponsored by...
Plant clinic - DeBary
November 20 @10:00 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
November 20 @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. ...
Plant clinic - Ormond Beach
December 3 @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
December 3 @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 - NSB
December 4 @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 - NSB
December 4 @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. ...
Winterize your lawn
December 6 @1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
It’s time to start preparing your landscape for cold weather. Shorter days and cooler temperatures result in slower-growing lawns that require special attention. Master Gardener Howard Jeffries will explain how to get ready for winter and plan ahead for the spring at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6...
Plant clinic - DeLand
December 7 @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. ...
Plant clinic - Deltona
December 8 @10:00 am to 12:00 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 - Sugar Mill Gardens
December 12 @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 - DeBary
December 18 @10:00 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
December 18 @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. ...
Lawn and landscape workshop
March 1 @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, March 1, at the Agricultural Center, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand. The workshop is designed to provide training to corporate, govern...
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...
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.
