The Highlands County Extensions Service is a joint cooperative program of the USDA, University of Florida, and the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners cooperating.

The Highlands County Extension Office is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Master Gardeners are available for consultation from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Extension Programs include: 

• Agriculture - Citrus Production, Livestock and Forage Production, and Commercial Ornamental Plant Production.
• Urban Horticulture – including the Master Gardener Program consisting of University of Florida trained volunteers who provide homeowners information about care of plants and grasses in their yards.
• 4-H Youth Development – a youth organization open to all youth in Highlands County ages 8 – 18.