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
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
What's Going on in Florida
2018 Baker County 4-H Holiday Bake-Off
The purpose of the Holiday Bake-Off is to encourage adults and youth to work together on a project. This is not a traditional 4-H contest where a 4-H member must do all the work themselves
11/13/2018
Strawberries
Florida ranks second in the United States in the production of strawberries. Florida produces 15 percent of the total U
03/07/2018
Peanut Butter Challenge Fights Hunger, One Jar at a Time
We hear a lot about hunger.
You’ve no doubt seen public service announcements on television, asking you to give to charitable organizations to help feed people
10/04/2018
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
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
