Indian River County Extension

Working in cooperation with county, state, and federal government the Land Grant University of Florida helps people, business leaders, and government officials address issues and needs through research and education. Each county Extension office is a branch of the University's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), and offers a wide range of programs. Indian River currently has Agriculture, 4-H Youth Development, Master Gardeners, and Pesticide Application testing programs.  More on Land Grant Universities...

  2010 Free Lectures

The Master Gardeners of Indian River County are giving free lectures on a variety of subjects at the Extension Service office in Vero Beach from January through March. The last event is the Spring Fling: held at the Indian River Mall Saturday and Sunday, March 27th & 28th more information on that event will be posted as soon as possible. For a list of the lectures, click here:
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The University of Florida/IFAS Indian River County Agriculture Agent Christine Kelly Begazo is hosting a series of free lectures for the Small Farmers of Indian River County. Topics range from Financing, Pasture Management, Marketing and various animals and plants from Biofuels to Vermiculture. To register, call Joan Benson at 772-770-5031. For a list of lectures click here:
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    Winter in Florida

Winter in Florida is certainly unique. One day in shorts, the next day in sweaters. How to watch for and deal with the ever-variable weather during our winter season is covered in this section:    More....