The mission of the department is education. The department provides un-biased research-based information to county residents to assist in solving problems. Support from the University of Florida, the USDA, and other agencies enables this department to aid residents, businesses, and organizations in using best management practices in food production, landscape and home management, youth and human development, and natural resources. Resources are multiplied by the use of volunteers such as 4-H leaders, Master Gardeners, Yard Advisors and Extension homemakers, which are recruited, trained and supported by the Extension staff.

As the local branch of the University of Florida, County Extension offices have access to the latest research and technology on more than 2,000 subjects of interest. The University's expertise is available to small business owners, farmers, builders, home owners, parents, children and the general public.

Indian River County Cooperative Extension Service is a branch of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). It helps apply the benefits of research and university expertise to solve problems. As part of a publicly funded education network it links the expertise and resources of federal, state and local partners.

The Indian River County Cooperative Extension Service is dedicated to serving the educational and research needs of area residents. In addition, volunteers devote countless hours to Extension programs. The agency is assisted by Advisory Committees which provide guidance in determining future program needs and developing long-range plans.

Through the combined efforts of UF and Indian River County faculty and staff, volunteers and Advisory Committees, the IRC Cooperative Extension Service strives to remain responsive to the needs of area residents and visitors, taking a leadership role in disseminating the latest technological information.

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function without regard to race, color, sex, age, handicap or national origin.

Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture, Home Economics, State of Florida, IFAS, University of Florida, US Department of Agriculture, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating.

Indian River County Cooperative Extension Service
1028 20th Place, Suite D
Vero Beach FL 32960-5360
Tel: 772-770-5030 ~ Fax: 772-770-5148

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