UF/IFAS Extension
Calhoun County
The UF/IFAS Extension Calhoun County strives to reflect its rural surroundings by offering educational programs primarily in Agriculture, Natural Resources, Lawn and Garden, 4-H Youth Development, and Family Nutrition to help improve our lives, communities, and environment.
Contact
calhoun@ifas.ufl.edu
(850) 674-8323
20816 Central Ave E
Blountstown, FL 32424
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
High Fructose Corn Syrup: Saint or Sinner?
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
I was recently asked about whether high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) was a “good” or “bad” ingredient. The simple answer is that it is not that simple
11/09/2018
Checking Your Annual Credit Report
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
One of the best resources available for checking credit history is the credit report. A credit report is a summary of a consumer’s financial history composed of data from institutions that report to the credit reporting agencies
02/04/2019
What's Going on in Florida
Housing in St. Lucie: A Needed Conversation
People are talking about Affordable Housing in St. Lucie County and I am excited to be a part of the conversation! Let me tell you, the members of the St
02/19/2019
De-Stress Your Holidays with these Smart Spending Tips
It's the Holiday Season!
The holidays are once again upon us. And that means holiday spending! For many people, it can be a time of stress, frustration, and financial uncertainty as they drive themselves past their limits to try to make everyone happy and everything perfect
11/27/2018
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
Make SMARTer Resolutions This Year
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
Every year, millions of us make New Year’s resolutions in the hopes of implementing a few changes in our lives. We resolve to lose weight, eat healthier, save money, read more, or spend more time with our family
01/14/2019
Declutter Your Life for a Fresh New Year
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
Start the New Year off Right!
One of the most inspiring ways to start a new year is by clearing away clutter and starting off fresh with a more organized environment. Decluttering can be a very therapeutic way to make a fresh start
01/14/2019
De-Stress Your Holidays with these Smart Spending Tips
It's the Holiday Season!
The holidays are once again upon us. And that means holiday spending! For many people, it can be a time of stress, frustration, and financial uncertainty as they drive themselves past their limits to try to make everyone happy and everything perfect
11/27/2018
Extension Service Supporting Operation Paperback
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
What Is Operation Paperback?
The UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences program is proud to announce its support for “Operation Paperback,” a nonprofit organization that provides free books and other reading materials to active duty troops, veterans, and military families around the world.
According to the Operation Paperback website
11/26/2018
