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
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/IFAS Extension office closed to the public
Per directives from Flagler County, the UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County Office is now closed to visitors. Minimal staff will be working in the office and will be answering calls, but will often need to refer questions to the appropriate Extension Agent (who may be in an alternate work location)
03/23/2020
What's Going on Near You
COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension
Updated 03/15/20
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
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
Show of Hands: Extension’s Role in the 2020 U.S. Census
Among the many parts of our lives that are complicated by COVID-19, add the U.S
03/30/2020
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
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
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
