UF/IFAS Extension
Bay County
All UF/IFAS Extension Bay County education programs, events, and meetings scheduled through April 30 have been postponed due to direction from the University of Florida concerning COVID-19. We are working quickly to reschedule any postponed events. Updates at http://facebook.com/bayifas
Contact
bay@ifas.ufl.edu
(850) 248-8091
(850) 784-6105
2728 E. 14th St.,
Panama City, FL 32401-5022
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - Noon and 1pm - 5pm
Closed for Lunch (Noon - 1pm)
FREE Tax Preparation is Available through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
This year there are two options for VITA tax preparations in Bay County.
A non-income limited VITA tax preparation site will begin on Monday, January 27
01/27/2020
Gardening Matters
Welcome to Gardening Matters. During this time of social distancing and online schooling, this newsletter provides some gardening activities and fun facts for youth and families
04/14/2020
What's Going on Near You
COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension
Updated 03/16/20
As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps.
Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office or view the local update page for the most up to date information on your
03/15/2020
Dine In on December 3rd
Make the pledge to Dine In on Tuesday, December 3rd. Dine In for better health – physical, social, and cultural
11/29/2019
Lynnette Jean Named Family Nutrition Program Associate Director
By Stella Harbilas
Lynnette Jean has been named the new associate director for the UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program. She began her official duties July 10, 2020
“My focus in leading the Family Nutrition Program is on leveraging our strengths and expertise with those of our community partners,” said Jean
10/12/2020
UF/IFAS Spotlights: Marjorie Moore, An Agent of Change
Marjorie Moore dedicated her Extension career of 40 years to empowering children and adults alike and establishing partnerships to advance the needs of the communities she served. Her early work fostered healthy nutrition habits and 4-H leadership skills among children in low-income areas
03/18/2020
UF/IFAS Extension Bay County Welcomes New Employee
On December 6, 2019, the UF/IFAS Extension Bay County Office welcomed Melanie Taylor as their new Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent.
Melanie is no stranger to Extension
01/27/2020
Dine In on December 3rd
Make the pledge to Dine In on Tuesday, December 3rd. Dine In for better health – physical, social, and cultural
11/29/2019
How to Use a Food Thermometer
You can’t tell by looking if your food is done cooking. Using a food thermometer not only ensures your food is properly cooked to reduce the risk of harmful bacteria, but it also prevents overcooking
11/22/2019
