UF/IFAS Extension
Escambia County
The University of Florida IFAS Extension Escambia County is the liaison between research conducted by scientists at the University of Florida and our local community.
Contact
escambia@ifas.ufl.edu
850-475-5230
3740 Stefani Road
Cantonment, FL 32533
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 4:30pm
Superheroes of the Natural World
We’re highlighting all things Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) in 2021 as the program marks its 20th anniversary. To learn more about FMNP, view the first blog post here
03/05/2021
What's Going on Near You
Gardening in the Panhandle Live: Culinary Herbs
The next Gardening in the Panhandle Live is on Thursday, May 13. The topic will be culinary herbs
01/26/2021
Escambia EFNEP Office Assistant
EFNEP is now hiring an Office Assistant!
This Office Assistant position with the UF/IFAS Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in Escambia County is Part-time with Benefits.
Summary
The University of Florida (UF) Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
03/02/2021
New course on “Firescaping” begins June 9th; REGISTER now
This new FIRESCAPING course will help you prepare your community for wildfires!
Every year hundreds to thousands of wildfires occur across Florida and the southeastern US, threatening both residents and their homes. Fortunately, there are actions residents can take, such as firescaping, to help reduce their wildfire risk
05/06/2021
Exploring Your Health Indicators: Cholesterol
The American Heart Association notes that cholesterol is “not inherently bad” and continues by explaining how cholesterol is necessary to “build cells, make vitamins and other hormones.”
Cholesterol is not only derived from your dietary intake, what you eat, but also your liver makes cholesterol
05/01/2021
Video: Growing Chamomile in the North Florida Garden
Chamomile is recognizable as a tea but not a common plant found in many Florida herb gardens. Learn about growing chamomile in order to make a cup of your own tea with UF IFAS Extension Escambia County
04/28/2021
Escambia EFNEP Office Assistant
EFNEP is now hiring an Office Assistant!
This Office Assistant position with the UF/IFAS Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in Escambia County is Part-time with Benefits.
Summary
The University of Florida (UF) Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
03/02/2021
A Healthy Table: Virtual Cooking School
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have turned to cooking more meals at home. Preparing meals and eating at home has many benefits
02/02/2021
