The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is a federal, state, and county partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences.
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East Palatka, FL 32131
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Understanding the Basics of Diabetes
Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States and 5th in Putnam County, Florida. 34
11/11/2020
Personalize Your Plate – It’s All About You!
March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is “Personalize Your Plate” (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2021). Meals and snacks are so much more enjoyable when it includes food or beverages we love to consume
03/12/2021
Cheese Making Workshop – April 17, 2021
DATE: Saturday, April 17, 2021
TIME: 9:00am - 12:00pm
WHERE: UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County, 84 Cedar Ave in Crawfordville, FL
COST: $20/person (+ $2.85 Eventbrite fee)
REGISTER ONLINE: http://bit
03/30/2021
How To Effectively Disinfect A Private Drinking Well
Hurricanes bring excessive rain. When heavy rains bring flooding to an area, your private well may not be safe to drink
09/18/2020
Squirrels are People, Too
Rebekah Heppner, Master Gardener Volunteer Trainee
I inherited my appreciation of nature from my father. I don’t know if he loved bees and butterflies as much as I do, but he definitely loved birds
04/01/2021
4 Ways to Reduce Sodium in Your Diet
Heart disease continues to be the “leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States” and is one of the most preventable" (CDC, 2020). One risk factor of heart disease in uncontrolled high blood pressure
03/01/2021
I Saw Santa Eating Sweet Corn
The UF/IFAS Hastings Agriculture Extension Center (HAEC) accomplished a challenging feat and grew sweet corn during this wet fall weather. Two phases (0
12/29/2020
How To Effectively Disinfect A Private Drinking Well
Hurricanes bring excessive rain. When heavy rains bring flooding to an area, your private well may not be safe to drink
09/18/2020
What Should I Do After My Drinking Well Is Flooded?
Hurricanes are one of nature’s most powerful storms. They produce strong winds, storm surge flooding, and heavy rainfall
08/06/2020
