UF IFAS Extension Osceola County

10/16/2026

🥜 Help Us Make a Difference with the 2026 Peanut Butter Challenge! 🥜

UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County is participating in the annual Peanut Butter Challenge, and we need your help! ❤️

Since 2012, UF/IFAS Extension has encouraged communities across Florida to donate peanut butter to help address food insecurity. Our goal this year is simple: provide a jar of peanut butter to every family seeking help in our community.

🗓️ Donations accepted through November 20, 2026

🥜 What to donate: New, unopened jars of peanut butter of any size.

📍 Where to donate:
UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County
1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34744
📌 Located at Osceola Heritage Park
🕗 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

All donations will be divided equally between A Place of Grace Ministries, Inc. in St. Cloud and the Osceola Council on Aging in Kissimmee to support families in our community.

Every jar counts! Help us spread the word, bring a jar (or a few!), and join us in making a difference for Osceola County families. 🥜💙

Questions? Call us at (321) 697-3000.

10/12/2026

🌱 What's happening in your pasture?

Join us for From Pest to Pasture: Pasture Mealybug Workshop & Summer Forage Field Day and learn about one of Florida's emerging pasture pests while exploring forage management strategies to improve pasture productivity. Hosted by our Livestock & Forages Agent Rachel Fernandez , this event will feature expert speakers, field demonstrations, and practical take-home information.

🐄 Learn to identify pasture mealybugs
🌾 Explore summer forage varieties
🔍 See field demonstrations
🤝 Connect with Extension specialists and fellow producers
✅ CEUs available for eligible participants

Whether you're a livestock producer, ranch manager, agricultural professional, or simply interested in pasture management, you'll leave with practical tools and valuable insights.

📍 Registration Requested
🔗 Register today!
https://Mealybug-from-pest-to-pasture.eventbrite.com

10/06/2026

🐑 Thinking about raising sheep or goats? Or looking to improve your small ruminant management skills?

Join us for Sheep and Goat Basics: What Every New Owner Needs to Know! This hands-on UF/IFAS Extension workshop is designed for new and prospective sheep and goat owners, homesteaders, hobby farmers, and anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of small ruminant care.

✅ Nutrition and feeding basics
✅ Pasture and grazing management
✅ Fencing options and considerations
✅ Routine health care practices
✅ Parasite prevention and management
✅ Body Condition Scoring (BCS)
✅ Recognizing signs of parasite issues
✅ Hands-on FAMACHA® scoring demonstrations

Gain practical, research-based knowledge and hands-on experience to help keep your animals healthy, productive, and well-managed. Whether you're just getting started or wanting to build your confidence as an owner, this workshop is for you!

📅 Register today: https://SheepandGoatBasicsExtension.eventbrite.com

10/02/2026

🐔 ¿Interesado en criar gallinas en casa?
Únete a nuestro taller Guía Básica de Avicultura en el Patio y aprende sobre manejo, nutrición, bioseguridad, crianza de pollitos y más.
📅 3 de octubre de 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 St. Cloud Civic
3001 17th Street St. Cloud, FL 34769
💲 $8 por familia
¡Espacios limitados! Regístrate hoy!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guia-basica-de-avicultura-en-el-patio-manejo-y-bienestar-de-gallinas-tickets-1978827396010?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
🐥🌱

10/01/2026

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/osceolaco/2026/10/01/osceola-county-fall-fun-is-here/

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10/01/2026

09/29/2026

Walk with us! Osceola County is part of Let’s Walk Florida and you can join the fun. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DczsqKGap/

09/22/2026

Challenge yourself to a healthier YOU! An 8-Week - Online sessions with UF/IFAS Extension professional, Felicia Marable-Williams and other agents state-wide.

We begin on Mondays, from October 5 - November 23. 12pm - 12:45pm

Let's All enjoy the healthier us for the coming new year! You can do this! Join us today for a healthier tomorrow.