UF/IFAS Extension
Flagler County
UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County is a partnership between State, Federal, and County governments for the purpose of providing scientific knowledge and expertise to the public. You can check out our recent blog posts below. You can "sort by your interest" to see blogs from other program areas.
Contact
flagler@ifas.ufl.edu
386.437.7464
150 Sawgrass Road
Bunnell, FL 32110
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Florida Fresh: Eggplant
The eggplant was first grown some 4,000 years ago in India and Pakistan. Thomas Jefferson , who grew eggplant in his garden at Monticello, is thought to have originally introduced the plant to the United States
04/26/2018
Food and water safety precautions when disasters occur
An important part of a family’s emergency plan is knowing what proper food and water safety precautions to take if hurricanes or other disasters occur.
Follow these tips to be prepared for power outages and keep your food safe
09/02/2019
What's Going on Near You
Are you prepared for the next big wildfire?
Experts from the Florida Forest Service will discuss the wildfires of 1998, and steps that forest managers and homeowners can take to prevent a repeat of that catastrophic year.
When?: 10 am—noon Friday, August 30, 2019
Where?: UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County, 150 Sawgrass Rd
07/16/2019
Pumpkins
Pumpkins are a member of the gourd family, which includes cucumbers, honeydew melons, cantaloupe, watermelons and zucchini. Beta-carotene is responsible for giving pumpkins their bright, orange color
11/05/2018
UF Students Compete as Finalists in National Product Development Baking Competition
A team of University of Florida food science and human nutrition graduate students have been selected as one of three college groups to compete as finalists for the nation’s most prominent scholarship competition for students pursuing careers in food technology and science, baking and culinary arts.
The students will compete in the final round of the American Society of Baking (ASBE) Product Development Competition on March 1, 2020 at
01/16/2020
Health Benefits of Gardening
DID YOU KNOW THESE HEALTH BENEFITS OF GARDENING?
30 minutes of digging and shoveling burns about 150 calories. This is equivalent to riding a stationary bike at the gym for the same amount of time
06/29/2019
Tax Refund
If you receive a tax refund this year, it may be tempting to spend it on new electronics, a vacation or some other luxury item. Before rushing to the car dealership, furniture store or shopping center, take a moment to reflect on your financial situation
01/28/2019
Pumpkins
Pumpkins are a member of the gourd family, which includes cucumbers, honeydew melons, cantaloupe, watermelons and zucchini. Beta-carotene is responsible for giving pumpkins their bright, orange color
11/05/2018
Learning to Feed the World One Cabbage at a Time
That is exactly what Skyler Strickland did this school year!
Skyler is a 3rd grade student at Bunnell Elementary School and she grew the largest cabbage in her school’s 2018 Bonnie Cabbage Contest. The program is provided by a partnership with the school, Bonnie Plant Company, and Flagler County 4-H
05/29/2018
