UF/IFAS Extension
Bay County
The UF/IFAS Extension Bay County is a Federal-State-County partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences, and enhancing and sustaining the quality of human life by making that information accessible.
Contact
bay@ifas.ufl.edu
(850) 784-6105
2728 E 14th St
Panama City, FL 32401-5022
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - Noon and 1pm - 5pm
Closed for Lunch (Noon - 1pm)
Are You Nourishing Your Immune System?
During a recent program, a participant suggested that I offer a class on boosting your immune system. I never thought about teaching a class on this topic but when I think about it, I have been doing it through the various nutrition classes I already teach
01/23/2018
Communicating with Parents about Finances
If you are like most of us, a discussion about money and inheritance does not always come easy and most adult children do not know much about their parents’ financial situation. No matter how old or young we are, discussing healthcare, disability, death and finances with family members now is a good idea especially while one is in good health
01/26/2018
What's Going on in Florida
Welcome – Jennifer Pelham
Meet our new County Extension Director
by Liz Southers
Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer Pelham, the new director of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Martin County. It was an exciting opportunity to talk with Jennifer because this position can be very challenging and rewarding
05/18/2018
Beating the Barriers to Physical Activity
Now that January is gone and February is here, you should have your exercise program well underway. Well, for some you have stayed with your exercise program while others have either stopped or never got started
01/25/2018
UF/IFAS Extension Women Are Making History Every Day
March is Women’s History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the contribution and accomplishments of women across all aspects of our lives.
At UF/IFAS Extension, women play critical roles in every program area, in every county across the state
03/15/2018
Blueberries: A Healthy Fruit Sometimes Forgotten
Many fruits are available year round but summer brings a variety of different kinds of fresh fruits such as melons, peaches, strawberries, blueberries and the list goes on. But, have you forgotten to include blueberries in your diet?
Blueberries provide many health benefits and are believed to slow disease progression, such as cardiovascular diseases, due to their diverse range of phytochemicals
01/26/2018
Fresh Rosemary Use – Culinary or Landscape?
Rosemary is typically used as an herb in cooking but did you know that it adds a nice aroma to your landscape or garden? Rosemary is thought to have originated in the Mediterranean region as a wild, expanding evergreen perennial shrub. Its flavor and scent are strong
01/26/2018
Beating the Barriers to Physical Activity
Now that January is gone and February is here, you should have your exercise program well underway. Well, for some you have stayed with your exercise program while others have either stopped or never got started
01/25/2018
Food Safety and Quality Program
This program targets Restaurant Managers and Food Handlers. It provides training which enables food managers and staff to offer Florida consumers food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment
01/18/2018
