Timely Turkey Tips

The USDA's Food safety and Inspection Service has a helpful brochure called "Let's Talk Turkey" that's filled with useful tips for preparing a safe and delicious turkey this Thanksgiving.  View it here.

Operation Cleansweep can help you safely dispose of pesticides

A mobile pesticide collection program that provides a safe way to dispose of cancelled, suspended, or unusable pesticides at no cost.  Pesticide dealers can participate for a fee.  For more information, please view the flyer.

Are you prepared for hurricane season?  This video can help!

The 2009 hurricane season officially started on June 1.  Are you ready?  This video can help you prepare your family's hurricane food supply.  Video courtesy of Mary Keith, Food & Nutrition Agent in Hillsborough County.

What the New Water Restrictions Mean for YOU

The deepening drought means even stricter water restrictions in Manatee County.  What does this mean for you?  Click here to find out.

Online Stress Management Workshop Available

Diana Converse, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent in Hillsborough County, has developed a very informative online workshop on Stress Management.  Please click here to view this presentation.

Mobile Irrigation Lab

Here's a valuable opportunity to conserve potable irrigation water use and save money!  The Manatee County's Mobile Irrigation Lab will come to your residence or business to examine your irrigation practices and make specific recommendations to curtail water waste and improve your landscape.  Possible rebate for reduced potable water use is available!   More...