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UF/IFAS Extension
Duval County
Welcome to the Duval County Extension Website. Please scroll down for timely content and our event calendar. To navigate our website click on the menu symbol in the upper right (three horizontal lines).
Contact
duval@ifas.ufl.edu
(904)255-7450
1010 N. McDuff Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32254
Duval County Extension Reopens with Guidelines for Safety
Our UF/IFAS Extension Duval County Extension office opens to visitors by appointment only today, Monday, June 8th, upon direction of the City of Jacksonville, in partnership with guidelines of the University of Florida. Appointments can be made by calling our office at (904) 255-7450 or emailing the extension agent you would like to reach
06/09/2020
Influence, Credibility and Wellness: Ask Before You Act
What influences people the most? Think about what might influence you. If I ask you to lose five pounds in three weeks, is that enough to motivate you to change? Well, are you Googling “treadmills,” “diet plans,” or “gyms nearby” yet? Not likely…
What if your best friend asks you to lose five pounds? Or your primary care doctor? Would that make you feel a little more inclined? Yes, it probably would
11/08/2021
What's Going on in Florida
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
NFREC Quincy—100 Years of Service and Adaptation
It was the summer of 1978. I had just graduated with a BS degree in Agronomy from the Ohio State University
10/13/2021
Ready for a Health Change? There’s a Science to That
I’m going to let you in on a secret because I am that passionate about what I do. In case you’re wondering, my entire job is built upon helping you become the healthiest version of yourself
10/14/2021
Holistic Healthy Behaviors
Co-authored by Ashley Johnston, Family & Consumer Sciences Agents Duval County
We talk a lot about the social determinants of health, health outcomes, and data in our academic environment at UF/IFAS. Today we are shifting our lens to focus on you and talk about what motivates you to make a change
10/01/2021
Are You Proactive or Reactive with Your Finances
The economic effect of the pandemic has led to stimulus checks, Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer( P-EBT), and Advance Child Tax Credit for certain families. How are you managing the extra money coming into your household? Are you proactive or reactive? Did you pay your expenses with the extra money, or are you splurging for something you want? A spending plan can help you manage your finances and tracking your expenses will allow you to know
09/07/2021
Are your Financials in Order to Purchase a Home ?
There are many reasons to purchase a home, from building generational wealth to not hearing neighbors' footsteps all night. Whatever the reason, make sure your financials are on the right track
08/05/2021
