UF/IFAS Extension Bay County
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. The transfer of knowledge from UF to people throughout the state is facilitated by "Extension" faculty located in each of Florida's 67 counties.
In Bay County, we provide researched-based educational programs in Family & Consumer Sciences, Sea Grant Marine, Horticulture, and 4-H Youth Development in response to local issues affecting county citizens. Through the combined efforts of state and county faculty, staff, volunteers, advisory committees and local partners, UF/IFAS Extension Bay County Programs respond to the needs of area residents. We assist in applying the benefits of research and university expertise to solve problems.
What Do We Do?
We teach! Our teaching methods are diverse, which include classes, seminars, workshops, field days, mass media, and researched based publications.
Equal Opportunity Institution
All programs and related activities sponsored for, or assisted by, the Institute of Food and Agricultural Services are open to all persons with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, and political opinions or affiliations.
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Faculty
L. Scott Jackson, County Extension Director
Florida Sea Grant
Artificial Reefs Program, Living Shorelines, Master Naturalist Program,Sustainable Fishing and Responsible Angling Practices, Aquaculture, Seafood Safety, Ecosystem Health, Coastal Hazards, Pond Management and Water Quality
Regional Specialized Extension Agent
lsj@ufl.edu
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Dr. Paula Davis, 4-H Youth Development
Volunteer and Leadership Training for Youth and Adults, Military Youth Programs, Learning Life Skills, School Enrichment and After -School Programs
pmdavis@ufl.edu
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Julie McConnell, Horticulture
Florida Friendly Landscaping™, Pesticide License Training and Testing, Green Industry Best Management Practices, Integrated Pest Management, Insect, Weed, and Plant Identification, Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, Florida Master Gardener Program
juliebmcconnell@ufl.edu
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Melanie Taylor, Family & Consumer Sciences
Healthy Living, Financial Management, Cooking and Nutrition, Managing Relationships and Community Sustainability metaylor@ufl.edu
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Program Assistants
Janet Psikogios
janetp@ufl.edu
Jennifer Sims
4-H Military Partnership Coordinator
jennifersims@ufl.edu
Bree Stark
Marine Debris Removal Grant Support
breestark@ufl.edu
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Office Staff
Doreen Hicks
Staff Assistant
djhicks@ufl.edu
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Contact
Physical and Mailing Address:
2728 E 14th St
Panama City, FL 32401
Phone: (850) 248-8091 or (850) 784-6105
Fax: (850) 784-6107
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00am – 12pm and 1pm – 5pm