Program Topics

4H and Youth Development
Informal education for young people 8-18 years of age to "learn by doing". Programs are offered as monthly club meetings, school enrichment, after-school programs, and special interest groups.

Family and Consumer Sciences
Programming for the family, including parenting, interpersonal relationships, food/nutrition and health, consumer education and home environment.

Agriculture
Liaison between the University of Florida and local growers/agribusiness, disseminating research-based information and practical applications. Specialties include: ornamental horticulture, dairy, poultry, citrus, fruits and vegetables, and public policy.

Urban Home/Professional Horticulture
Programming for homeowners and yard maintenance professionals on the recommended Best Management Practices (BMP's) of lawn/yard care, including composting/recycling and water conservation. Professional horticulture includes commercial landscape, pest control, municipal, and retail nurseries.