UF IFAS Extension Polk County

08/24/2026

🥗 Better health starts one bite at a time!

If you're looking for simple ways to manage diabetes without sacrificing great food, Dining with Diabetes is for you.

Over four engaging online sessions, you'll learn how to:
👉 Make smart food choices
👉 Plan balanced meals
👉 Support healthy blood sugar management
👉 Build habits that fit your lifestyle

📍 Thursdays, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
📅 August 27, 2026 - September 17, 2026
💻 Online (Zoom) Class

Open to people with Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, and caregivers.

REGISTER TODAY:
https://DWDPolk.eventbrite.com

08/21/2026

08/19/2026

🍓🫐 Blend Better, Shop Smarter! 🛒💪

Learn how to decode the Nutrition Facts Label and use it to compare foods, identify important nutrients, and make choices that fit your health goals...then stick around and enjoy a smoothie demo!

✅ Light brunch served
✅ Optional facility tour
✅ Take the tour and receive a FREE gift (home essentials or groceries!)

👉 August 21, 2026 (1 PM - 3 PM)
👉 Dedicated Senior Medical Center - Lakeland South
4715 Florida Ave S, Suite 200, Lakeland, FL 33813

📞 Call or text 863-308-4171 to reserve your spot today!

Dedicated Senior Lakeland

08/19/2026

🍊 You Belong at a University that’s Leading the Way! 🍊

We are hiring a UF/IFAS Commercial Citrus Extension Agent to serve Polk and Hillsborough Counties! This position will work very closely with our growers, industry partners, and the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred, making it an important role for the continued success of citrus in our region.

🚨This position is open until filled.
‼️Click the following link to apply today!

https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/540814

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Polk County Government Florida

08/18/2026

Trivia Tuesday! 🤔🍽️

You're stopping for a quick lunch. Which choice is usually better for blood sugar management?

A. Double cheeseburger, fries, and soda
B. Grilled chicken wrap with water
C. Large order of fries
D. A milkshake that can't decide if it's a drink or a dessert

Drop your guess in the comments below! ⬇️

Want to learn practical, real-life strategies for managing diabetes and feeling your best? Join Dining with Diabetes, a 4-week online program designed to help you build healthy meal patterns, make confident nutrition choices, and enjoy delicious everyday foods.

📅 Register here: https://DWDPolk.eventbrite.com

.ifas University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

08/14/2026

Seeds headed to the Lakeland Public Library today!
Visit their seed library all month and the UF IFAS Extension Polk County seed library year-round!

of Lakeland, FL - Government
Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program

08/12/2026

Learn more about the Beef Station at AgriFest featuring Bridget Stice, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County’s Livestock Extension Agent! 🐄

08/08/2026

💧 Make Every Drop Count on Your Farm! 🌱

Are you a small farm or fruit crop producer looking to improve irrigation efficiency, boost crop productivity, and make smarter water management decisions?

Join UF/IFAS Extension for the Water Management BMPs Workshop and learn practical Best Management Practices (BMPs) that can help you:

✅ Improve water-use efficiency
✅ Optimize irrigation and fertigation practices
✅ Support healthier crops and better yields
✅ Protect water resources while improving farm productivity

Plus, see a microirrigation and fertigation demonstration area and learn how to apply these practices on your own operation.

👉 September 3, 2026
👉 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
👉 507 Civic Center Drive, Wauchula, FL

🎟️ Space is limited. Register today: https://WaterBMP.eventbrite.com

08/07/2026

🌱📸 It's Friday, and we've got something taking root behind the scenes! 👀

Follow us on YouTube @ PolkExtension and hit that notification bell so you're the first to see this exciting interview when it drops!

https://www.youtube.com/

🤔 What do you think we'll be talking about? Leave your guess in the comments!

08/05/2026