Who We Are

The Cooperative Extension Service is nationwide and was established by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. It is a partnership between state land grant universities, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the county governments throughout the nation. All of these groups share in the planning, financing, and operation of extension programs. In Florida, the Cooperative Extension Service is administered by the University of Florida.

Our mission is to provide scientific research-based eductional programming and information to Baker County residents in the areas of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Horticulture, and 4-H Youth Development.

What are the educational and technical assistance programs we can provide to you?

Agriculture & Natural Resources

• Crop and Livestock Recommendations
• Soil Testing Information
• Pest and Plant Disease Identification for Pasture
• Pond Water Testing
• Restricted Use Pesticide Training

Horticulture

• Advice on Lawns, Landscapes, Fruit and Vegetable Gardening
• Insect Disease and Weed Management
• Soil Testing Information
• Master Gardener Program
• Arboretum and Teaching Gardens

4-H Youth Development

• 4-H Clubs
• School Enrichment
• Day Camps
• Residential Camps

How can Baker County residents use Extension Service programs?

• Visit or call with your questions
• Ask for printed educational materials
• Attend Extension-sponsored classes and workshops
• Schedule a seminar for your group or organization
• Subscribe to a newsletter and receive information on upcoming programs
• Become a volunteer in 4-H or as a Master Gardener
• Enroll your children in 4-H programs
• Send your child to 4-H Summer day camps or overnight camp