UF/IFAS Extension
Bay County
The UF/IFAS Extension Bay County is a Federal-State-County partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences, and enhancing and sustaining the quality of human life by making that information accessible.
Contact
bay@ifas.ufl.edu
(850) 248-8091
2728 E 14th St.
(Building temporarily closed)
Panama City, FL 32401-5022
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - Noon and 1pm - 5pm
Closed for Lunch (Noon - 1pm)
Safe Handling of Fresh Herbs
The aroma of fresh herbs in cooking transforms an ordinary meal into something extraordinary. Herbs improve the flavor of foods while at the same time they help to reduce salt, sugar and fat in dishes
06/15/2018
Declaration of Fishery Resource Disaster Update for Hurricane Michael (as of November 23, 2018)
Florida Governor Scott requested Fishery Disaster Assistance because of Hurricane Michael October 23, and the US Secretary of Commerce official responded with a determination letter providing additional disaster assistance to impacted fishing businesses and individuals October 31, 2018.
11/23/2018
What's Going on Near You
Spreading the News: Peanut Butter Challenge
The University of Florida does not endorse any particular brand of peanut butter.
Originally printed in the Lynn Haven Ledger
Once again, UF/IFAS Extension faculty and staff will be collecting unopened jars of peanut butter from residents, volunteer groups and businesses in 16 northwest Florida counties
10/02/2018
Power Outage PSA
After a hurricane, is the food in your home safe to eat?
If you lost power, be careful: the food in your fridge or pantry could make you and your family sick.
If refrigerated or frozen foods stay at higher temperatures for even a few hours, they can be unsafe to consume, even if they’re cooked afterwards
10/19/2018
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
Hurricane Recovery Community Resources
Our hearts are with those impacted by Hurricane Michael. UF/IFAS Extension faculty are working to compile lists of recovery resources
10/25/2018
Wells Water Safety after Hurricane Michael
PSA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wells Water Safety after Hurricane Michael
October 22, 2018
To be read on the air or issued in print.
After a hurricane, is your well water safe to use?
If your private well or septic system was damaged during the storm, your well water may be contaminated with harmful bacteria
10/23/2018
Power Outage PSA
After a hurricane, is the food in your home safe to eat?
If you lost power, be careful: the food in your fridge or pantry could make you and your family sick.
If refrigerated or frozen foods stay at higher temperatures for even a few hours, they can be unsafe to consume, even if they’re cooked afterwards
10/19/2018
Abandoned Vessels: When Sailboats and Sunset Dreams become Nightmares!
Originally printed in the Lynn Haven Ledger September 21, 2018
The serene allure of life at sea fishing or sailing on Bay County’s sparkling emerald waters is enticing. These inspiring dreams and sounds of ocean waves send many of us off to blissful sleep each night
09/18/2018
