Florida Master Money Mentor Certification Training
Hillsborough County Extension Service, in partnership with United Way of Tampa Bay and the National Disability Institute will be offering the Florida Master Money Mentor Certification program to train a referral network of volunteer mentors. The mentors provide basic personal finance coaching to individuals in the community. Prospective mentors will receive approximately 20 hours of intensive training in basic money management and mentoring techniques. Social service agencies, church groups, and other organizations are encouraged to participate to expand the services they already provide..More
Garden Goodies
The Garden Goodies project involves creating an edible gardening experience for youth and parents, from preparing the soil, planting, harvesting, composting and preparing the produce for participant consumption. 4-Hers learn how to maintain the garden, identify good and bad bugs, the importance of microirrigation and rainwater harvesting. They also learn about safe food handling, nutrition, food preparation and have fun cooking before they enjoy their self-grown feasts!
2011 Recycled Yard Art Contest Winners
Here are the winners for the 2011 Recycled Yard Art Contest...more
Focus on Finance Class Series
The Hillsborough County Cooperative Extension Service will be offering a three-part personal money management class series called "Focus on Finance" The series provides strategies and tools for effective money management and will cover topics such as cash flow management, credit & debt management and behavior strategies to reach financial goals...more
Florida Master Money Mentors
Would you like free one-on-one help figuring out where your money is going, creating a savings plan for the future or creating a spending plan? Then click here for more information.
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Canning Classes
Learn to can vegetables and meats, jams, pickles, fruit and
tomatoes at home. See the equipment, learn the pros and cons
of different canners. Learn what's safe and what is too risky
to try. You'll see the whole process, check the canners, get
all your questions answered in these classes. More info...
Retirement Planning: Finances
Class discussions and one-on-one sessions. More info...
Online Presentation: Choosing Financial Professionals and Services
View this online presentation to find out what types of financial professional and services can help you achieve your financial goals.
Oil Spill Information & Resources
The massive oil spill caused by the worst rig explosion in
decades continues to spread across the Gulf of Mexico. The links
below lead to more information and resources.
Oil spill recent movement
What you can do to help
Latest
information
Sunscreens
& Sun Safety
Protect your family. Good information as we approach
summer. More info...
Free Online Workshop
Balancing
Work and Family
A 5-part series of ideas and strategies to help you achieve a balance with your work, personal and family life. More...
The
Uncertain Future of Florida's State Tree
The Sabal Palm, Florida's State Tree is in decline. Here's a brief video overview of the problem. More...
Managing
In Tough
Economic Times
In this uncertain world there are many things we can not control.
But we can try to control how we spend money. These free online
learning modules can be the first step. More...
Free
Online Stress
Management Workshop
This free seven-part online workshop allows you to listen
to each section individually. - allowing you time to complete the
worksheet pages - or from start to finish in one setting. It’s your
choice!
More details...
New Water Restrictions
Know your watering days and times. It's the law!. More...
EDIS is a collection of research-based publications on topics like agriculture, the environment, natural resources, 4-H and youth programs, Florida-friendly landscapes, food, nutrition, parenting, family relationships and more. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu
Did You Know?
Rain barrels can help you store some of the 52 inches of rainfall
Florida receives each year on average. Learn how to make a rain barrel
by attending a class. More...
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Hillsborough Extension Service
5339 County Rd. 579
Seffner, FL., 33584-3334
813-744-5519
813-744-5776 fax
Business hours: 8-5
Days open: Monday - Friday
Serving Tampa, Brandon, Temple Terrace, Lutz, Riverview, Ruskin, Sun City Center, and Plant City and neighboring communities.