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
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
What's Going on in Florida
Edible Garden Workshop
Growing your own vegetables and fruits can be rewarding and healthy. Adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet can help reduce the risk of diseases, and gardening gives you an opportunity to exercise while enjoying Florida’s outdoor living
09/24/2018
What to do with that tax refund?
This time of year, many companies are trying to persuade you to spend your tax refund on their product or service. Before rushing to the car dealership, furniture store or shopping center, take a moment to reflect on your financial situation
02/09/2018
Sanjay Shukla and UF/IFAS Extension Innovation
Innovation has long been a value embedded in UF/IFAS Extension programming. From our first days over a century ago to what we are delivering today, Extension faculty have been committed to using technology and innovation in the delivery of educational programs
06/25/2018
Florida Blueberries
Florida blueberries are in season so you’ll find them in stores and markets through June. Look for the “Fresh from Florida” label
04/02/2018
Strawberries
Florida ranks second in the United States in the production of strawberries. Florida produces 15 percent of the total U
03/07/2018
What to do with that tax refund?
This time of year, many companies are trying to persuade you to spend your tax refund on their product or service. Before rushing to the car dealership, furniture store or shopping center, take a moment to reflect on your financial situation
02/09/2018
Brussels Sprouts from Hastings Donated to the Needy
The UF/IFAS Hastings Research Farm on Cowpen Branch Road just finished up a nitrogen trial on an alternative crop for growers in the Tri-County Agriculture Area (TCAA) which includes Putnam, St. John’s and Flagler Counties
02/02/2018
