UF/IFAS Extension
Baker County
UF/IFAS Extension Baker County is a partnership between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the University of Florida's Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), and the Baker County Board of County Commissioners.
Contact
baker@ifas.ufl.edu
(904) 259-3520
1025 West Macclenny Avenue
Macclenny, FL 32063
Red Chokeberry – Wild Weeds
Wild Weeds - Weed of the Month
Red Chokeberry
Aronia arbutifolia
Red chokeberry is a deciduous shrub, native to Florida, that reaches heights of 5-10 feet and can be 3-5 feet wide. Typically found in the panhandle as well as north and central peninsula of the state in habitats like pine flatwoods and along wetland/swamp margins
10/01/2021
2021 Small Ruminant Workshop
The 2021 Small Ruminant Workshop will be held Saturday October 23rd at the South Beef Teaching Unit at the University of Florida, starting at 8:30am and ending by 2:00pm. Lunch is included!
We have an exceptional lineup of speakers from the UF Animal Sciences Department and College of Veterinary Medicine that you won't want to miss
09/27/2021
What's Going on in Florida
Virtual Row Crop Field Days
The Northeast Regional Row Crop Working Group has put together a selection of virtual field days for you to enjoy! See the latest updates on UF research trials, important relevant topics, and other resources. Check out the story maps below!
Check out the 2021 Regional Corn Field Day Here:
09/20/2021
NFREC Quincy—100 Years of Service and Adaptation
It was the summer of 1978. I had just graduated with a BS degree in Agronomy from the Ohio State University
10/13/2021
Florida Tickseed – Wild Weeds
Wild Weeds - Weed of the Month
Florida Tickseed
Coreopsis floridana
Florida tickseed is one of 12 coreopsis species native to Florida which also serve as the state wildflower. This particular species is endemic to the state, meaning it is generally only found in Florida
09/01/2021
Collard Greens for Breakfast!
Collard greens are a delicious additive to several egg dishes. If you are looking for a vegetable that is delicious and packed full of nutrients Collard Greens is your go-to veggie
08/23/2021
Houseplant & Succulent Plant Sale
The Baker County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are holding a houseplant and succulent sale on Fridays beginning August 13. Available plants include Chinese Evergreen, Kangaroo Paw Fern, Bromeliads, Silver Squill, Swedish Ivy, Purple Heart, Cast Iron, Sansevieria, and various succulents including Aloes, Gasteria, Haworthia, Sedum, and Senecio
08/11/2021
False Foxglove – Wild Weeds
Wild Weeds - Weed of the Month
False Foxglove
Agalinis fasciculata
False Foxglove is an herbaceous annual with branched stems and very fine leaves. Showy pink tubular flowers bloom from later summer through fall
08/01/2021
