Our Mission is to provide researchbased knowledge and educational programs enabling people to make practical decisions to improve their quality of life. UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County is part of a nationwide network of land grant universities providing nonbiased, researchbased information to America's citizens. In our state, Extension's land grant link is the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences(IFAS). We serve as a bridge between the research labs of the university and the local community by providing educational opportunities for adults and youth.