About Us

Florida Cooperative Extension is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and county governments in Florida to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public through educational programs.

As a partner of the University of Florida and the USDA, the Extension Service has access to the latest research and technology on more than 2,000 subjects of interest.

We provide technical assistance to Brevard County residents in the following areas:

Commercial Agriculture & Home Horticulture

• Crop and Livestock Recommendations
• Gardening Advice
• Pest Identification
• Pest Control Recommendations
• Plant Disease Diagnosis
• Restricted-use Pesticide Training
• Soil and Water Testing Information

Youth Development

• 4-H Club Organization
• 4-H School Enrichment Programs Organization

Community Development

• County Economic Development

Natural Resources

• Forestry
• Water
• Wildlife
• Other Natural Resources