County Extension

Mission Statement

UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County is an equal opportunity institution providing research based educational information and services in the areas of agriculture, family, & consumer sciences and 4-H youth development.

Departmental Services

The Cooperative Extension Service is nationwide and was established by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. It is a partnership between state land grant universities, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA ) and the county governments throughout the nation. All of these groups share in the planning, financing, and operation of extension programs. In Florida, the Cooperative Extension Service is administered by the University of Florida.

Contact Information

Jonael Bosques - County Extension Director
Jose Zayas - 4-H Agent
Sarah Maldonado - 4-H Program Assistant
Mary Alderman - Administrative Assistant

507 Civic Center Drive
Wauchula, FL 33873

Office Phone (863 ) 773-2164
Fax (863 ) 773-6861

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Important Links

UNIVERSITY of FLORIDA IFAS Extension
Facebook - Hardee County Extension Office
Facebook - Hardee County 4-H