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
Back-to-School Healthy Eating
By: Michael Hodges and Annie Sheldon
The summer has come and gone, and the school year is already on our doorstep. Paper, crayons, binders, and glue are all going to be high on parents’ shopping lists, but this year we should all focus on more than just school supplies
07/31/2018
Living the Mediterranean Lifestyle in Florida
Many of the foods emphasized by the Mediterranean diet and essential to living the Mediterranean lifestyle align well with the fresh local foods available in Florida. This gives us Floridian's an advantage to replicating the healthy lifestyle and following the recommendations
10/09/2018
What's Going on in Florida
10,000 Pounds of Peanut Butter
What would you do with 10,000 pounds of Peanut Butter? How about change the lives of hungry families.
What’s It All About?
The annual Peanut Butter Challenge has begun for 2018
10/20/2018
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
Peanut Butter Challenge Fights Hunger, One Jar at a Time
We hear a lot about hunger.
You’ve no doubt seen public service announcements on television, asking you to give to charitable organizations to help feed people
10/04/2018
Hurricanes and the Landscape: Last Minute Preparations
When tropical systems threaten you, what should you do? Preparation in the landscape can be key to protect your investment in your property and personal safety during hurricane season.
Prepare Well in Advance
One key idea to preparing for hurricanes in the landscape is to do it early
10/08/2018
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
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
