UF/IFAS Extension
Columbia County
UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County helps people find practical solutions to problems specific to living in Florida. We provide research-based educational programs in the areas of Agriculture, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, and 4-H Youth Development.
Contact
columbia@ifas.ufl.edu
(386)752-5384
437 NW Hall of Fame Dr
Lake City, FL 32055
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Ironing Versus Pressing
The words pressing and ironing are often interchanged. However, these two terms are not equal when you speak with someone who sews
05/28/2020
Food Tips for a Storm
As a hurricane approaches our state it’s important to remember to prepare now so that no matter what happens you are ready. Of course, there are tons of things to do to prepare, but making sure you have food that’s safe to eat is the focus here
07/31/2020
What's Going on Near You
We’re Still Here for You!
A lot of people tend to wonder that if the rest of the world is shut down while COVID-19 is coming through our areas, what is it that Extension is doing?
We are educators and we are a huge support to the agriculture industry. And we fall into the arena of essential workers
05/15/2020
Food Safety for Backyard Eggs
As we are all trying to figure out how to make it through this pandemic, many of us have decided to start trying to be self sufficient. As prices rise and resources seem to be unpredictable, why not start providing for yourself?Back yard chickens are just one way we can start on this path, but there are food safety issues we need to think about when eating the products of these chickens
06/23/2020
Home-grown lettuce for the holidays
Set it and forget it…until the holidays. UF/IFAS Extension will teach you how to grow greens just in time to serve at your holiday meal
11/18/2020
Victory2020 Garden Youth Record Books
Did you plant a garden this year? Want a way to report all of the great things that you got out of the garden? OR.
07/15/2020
Mindful Listening
Mindfulness, being alert and present in the moment is what can help in this. For the average person, photographers could be looked at as being mindful by using their senses
07/14/2020
Food Safety for Backyard Eggs
As we are all trying to figure out how to make it through this pandemic, many of us have decided to start trying to be self sufficient. As prices rise and resources seem to be unpredictable, why not start providing for yourself?Back yard chickens are just one way we can start on this path, but there are food safety issues we need to think about when eating the products of these chickens
06/23/2020
Mindfully Gardening
Its about being all around healthy
I know you've learned about exercising your body and I'm certain you've thought about how that translates to the garden. Now, what about your mind? Yes, your mind needs attention just as much as your physical body
06/18/2020
