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FINAL FRIDAYS: Mark your calendars for a fun holiday-themed webinar! Learn best practices for growing your own food in y...
10/23/2026

FINAL FRIDAYS: Mark your calendars for a fun holiday-themed webinar! Learn best practices for growing your own food in your garden and tips for achieving a bountiful harvest.

🧙‍♀️This webinar is a special Halloween theme
🧙‍♀️Friday, October 30 | Noon to 1 p.m.
🧙‍♀️Register today: https://tinyurl.com/finalfridaywebinar

10/21/2026

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS WITH WANDA: Date labels can be confusing but understanding what they really mean is one of the easiest ways to reduce household food waste.

In our first video of the Wellness Wednesdays with Wanda series, our Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Wanda, breaks down common date labels like “Use By,” “Best By,” and “Sell By” so you can feel even more confident in your kitchen.🍳

➡️Stay tuned for more Wellness Wednesdays, where you can learn more tips on living well. If you have any questions for Wanda, please call: 407-665-5560

IN THE FIELD: What's your favorite butterfly to spot in the garden?🦋The Gulf fritillary is high on our list! This one wa...
10/16/2026

IN THE FIELD: What's your favorite butterfly to spot in the garden?🦋

The Gulf fritillary is high on our list! This one was resting on passionfruit during a recent field day at the University of Florida IFAS Plant Science Research and Education Unit in Citra, FL.

Fun fact! Many Florida gardeners recognize passionflower as a favorite host plant for Gulf fritillary butterflies.

CHEESEMAKING: Celebrate the holidays with homemade cheese! Learn simple cheesemaking techniques while exploring food pre...
10/13/2026

CHEESEMAKING: Celebrate the holidays with homemade cheese! Learn simple cheesemaking techniques while exploring food preservation methods to help reduce food waste. Enjoy the satisfaction of making your own delicious cheese to share and savor this holiday season.

🧀October 20 | 1–2:30 p.m.
🧀UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension Office | 250 W. County Home Rd., Sanford
🧀Pre-registration is required and please follow the link to the new sign-up platform:
https://pears.io/events/fce/9770/

FARM TO FORK RECAP: The rain couldn't stop this fun session where participants learned about vegetable gardening in cool...
10/09/2026

FARM TO FORK RECAP: The rain couldn't stop this fun session where participants learned about vegetable gardening in cooler weather, which also included a how-to on water bath canning! Thank you to everyone who came out and learned something new.🫛

4-H KNITTING CLUB: Interested in learning to knit?🧶Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly interest meeting for youth ages ...
10/07/2026

4-H KNITTING CLUB: Interested in learning to knit?🧶

Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly interest meeting for youth ages 8–18, along with their parents and guardians! Learn the basics of knitting, explore fun project ideas, and find out more about what our 4-H Knitting Club has to offer.

📅Date: Wednesday, October 21
🕤Time: 5 p.m.
📍Location: The Crafted Kind in Lake Mary

🍀Register by October 19:
https://4-HKnittingClubInterestMeeting.4honline.com

NEW FEED, SAME ROOTS: Whether you’ve followed us on Facebook for years or you are discovering us for the first time, we ...
10/02/2026

NEW FEED, SAME ROOTS: Whether you’ve followed us on Facebook for years or you are discovering us for the first time, we have big news: we are now officially on Instagram!

UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County is a partnership between the University of Florida and Seminole County Government, bringing education and hands-on learning for all ages straight to our local community. We proudly serve as a division within Parks and Recreation, which is funded by property tax.

📱Instagram:
📍 Where to find us: 250 W. County Home Rd., Sanford, FL
☎️Call with any questions: 407-665-5560
🌐 Register for events and classes at: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ufifas-extension-seminole-county-7995917345

10/01/2026

HOLIDAY JAMS: The holiday season is officially around the corner and it’s a great time to practice your canning skills! Learn the basics of water bath canning, practice your new skills, and take home a delicious jam. This adult class is great for beginners and anyone looking to build on their skills.

🍓Cost: $15 | Advance registration is required | Follow the link to the new sign-up platform

🍇October 7 Class: https://pears.io/events/fce/9696/
🍇October 15 Class: https://pears.io/events/fce/9750/

➡️Please do not use Eventbrite to sign up for this class.

Seminole County Extension Service: Solutions for Your Life from the University of Florida

FARM TO FORK: Learn about vegetable gardening in the cooler season when you join our next Farm to Fork sessions. The fir...
09/29/2026

FARM TO FORK: Learn about vegetable gardening in the cooler season when you join our next Farm to Fork sessions. The first session is an online webinar and the second session is an in-person workshop.

During the workshop, attendees can enjoy a lecture, hands-on activities, and take-home goodies all for just $25.

🥦Webinar: Tuesday, October 6 | 12–1 p.m.
🥦In-person Workshop: Thursday, October 8 | 1–3:30 p.m.
➡️Advance registration is required for both events. Links to the webinar and workshop are pinned in the comments section of this post.

Address

250 W County Home Road
Sanford, FL
32773

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(407) 665-5560

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