1. UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Service
Dr. Whitney Elmore
Your County Extension Director
Your Urban Horticulture Agent
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2. Valuable Partnerships
Pasco County Government
University of Florida
Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences
Combined, these form Cooperative Extension

3. Extension Touches Every Citizen
Agriculture
Citrus, crops, forest resources, livestock, turf/sod
Environment
Water management, species preservation, pests
Recreation
Parks, museums, libraries, culture
Families & Consumers
Health, safety, nutrition, money matters, relationships, aging
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4. your SOLUTIONS LIFE for Need Green Spaces Lawn & garden
Master Gardener Volunteer Program
FFL Program
Sustainable Living
Government, policy, citizenship, building & construction, smart land use & economic development
Food Advisory Council Educational Advisor
Community Garden Program
Disaster Prep And Recovery
Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, wildfires
Youth Development 4H
Citizenship
Engagement
SOLUTIONS
your
for
LIFE
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5. Extension Builds Partnerships
Stakeholders
Producers, growers, forestry
Horse & livestock investors
Industry & technology
Tourism
State and local government
Land developers & realtors
Religious communities
Educators & volunteers
Community leaders
Home & property owners, preservationists
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6. Growing With Pasco County
Provides resources to all stakeholders and citizens
Acts to build bridges between communities to facilitate symbiotic partnerships
Can demonstrate value added by each diverse community
Is there to help the community grow, develop, empower citizens
Develop stronger communities
Develop stronger Pasco County (balance nature, Ag and tourism)
Develop a stronger Florida & nation
Strong, capable leadership
Not to manage but inspire
Move community beyond gridlock
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7. Questions? wcelmore@ufl.edu
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