UF/IFAS Extension
Clay County
UF/IFAS Extension Clay County provides research-based information and educational programs to improve the quality of life of our residents. This information and these programs are in the areas of family life, youth development, natural resources, horticulture, and agriculture.
Contact
brad784@ufl.edu
(904) 284-6355
2463 State Road 16 West
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Health and Physical Activity Self-Monitoring with Wearable Technology
The use of wearable technology to self-monitor physical activity has been scientifically proven as an effective behavior change technique. An inactive lifestyle can lead to a number of health and personal issues, including weight gain, chronic disease, and even stress
11/20/2017
Great Leaders Create a Compelling Vision: 3 Questions to Guide the Development of Your Vision
According to the Harvard Business Review the most effective leaders build an inspirational and compelling shared vision of the future for their teams. The evidence is clear that a sense of common purpose (i
06/29/2018
What's Going on in Florida
EVENT: Cooking with Herbs and Spices
Cooking with herbs and spices not only adds flavor to your recipes, but also can help you reduce the amount of salt, fat and even sugar added to your recipe. Our free class on Sept
07/20/2018
Turn your New Year’s Resolutions into Realistic Solutions for Better Health
Unfortunately, many of us make New Year’s resolutions that are unrealistic, unattainable, and leave us feeling overwhelmed. Having realistic goals that provide solutions to a healthier and happier life and ones that we can stick to are key to success
01/25/2018
Sanjay Shukla and UF/IFAS Extension Innovation
Innovation has long been a value embedded in UF/IFAS Extension programming. From our first days over a century ago to what we are delivering today, Extension faculty have been committed to using technology and innovation in the delivery of educational programs
06/25/2018
Improving the Health and Wellness of Clay County Students
April 23-27, 2018 is Every Kid Healthy™ Week, an annual observance created to celebrate school health and wellness achievements and recognized on the calendar of National Health Observances. This special week shines a spotlight on the great efforts being made to improve the health and wellness of kids and the link between nutrition, physical activity, and learning – because healthy kids are better prepared to learn!
UF/IFAS
04/23/2018
Handling Life’s Stressors
Both short and long-term stress can have effects on your body. In fact, long-term stress can lead to a wide range of illnesses from headaches to stomach disorders to depression and can even increase the risk of serious conditions like stroke and heart disease
04/11/2018
Turn your New Year’s Resolutions into Realistic Solutions for Better Health
Unfortunately, many of us make New Year’s resolutions that are unrealistic, unattainable, and leave us feeling overwhelmed. Having realistic goals that provide solutions to a healthier and happier life and ones that we can stick to are key to success
01/25/2018
Mindful Eating During the Holidays
It’s the holiday season, that means eating – lots of eating – followed by weight gain and a New Year’s resolution to lose weight.
But why not take a healthier and more mindful approach to what we eat during this holiday season?
When you are mindful about what you’re eating, you can make small changes that make a big difference
11/20/2017
