UF/IFAS Extension
Franklin County
The UF/IFAS Extension, Franklin County, is a Federal-State-County partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources and the life sciences, and enhancing and sustaining the quality of human life by making that information accessible.
Contact
Franklin@ifas.ufl.edu
850-653-9337
33 Market Street
Apalachicola, FL 32320
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Eating Healthy on the Go
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
Too Busy to Eat Healthy? Nonsense!
The key to eating healthy on the go is planning ahead. With proper planning, it is easy to incorporate healthy food choices into a hectic lifestyle
09/16/2019
It’s Turkey Time: Thaw Your Turkey Safely
You have your frozen turkey. Now what? Plan ahead to be sure your bird is safe and ready to cook
11/12/2019
What's Going on Near You
UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Water Bath Canning – Jams & Jellies (November 9, 2019)
Learn the basics of water bath canning and the differences between jams, jellies, and preserves, while practicing your technique through a hands-on experience.
DATE: November 9, 2019
TIME: 9:00am - Noon
LOCATION: Wakulla County Extension Office, 84 Cedar Ave
10/24/2019
Ancient Grains Explained
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
There are always a number of nutritional trends out there, with a new one emerging nearly every day. Some of the more recent trends include the increased consumption of “superfoods” such as acai berries, pomegranate juice, and kale
10/09/2019
Camellias Offer Fall/Winter Color
Ask Master Gardener JoAnn Green
After enjoying the lovely colors of wildflowers and leaves changing in September and October, there are few plants in my landscape that offer a punch of color in late fall like camellias. I planted a large bed of sasanqua camellias for my husband whose birthday is in November in hopes that we could celebrate him with flowers each year
11/01/2019
Pumpkins are the Stars of Autumn
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
Now that it is finally starting to feel like autumn here in north Florida, I have begun to see more and more fall-themed decorations. While the leaves may not change color as much as they do farther north, we do have easy access to another autumn staple: pumpkins
10/23/2019
What’s For Dinner? Make Your Own Freezer Meals
You get home after a busy day and now it’s time to figure out what to make for dinner. You open the pantry and the refrigerator in a search for something to make for dinner
10/22/2019
Ancient Grains Explained
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
There are always a number of nutritional trends out there, with a new one emerging nearly every day. Some of the more recent trends include the increased consumption of “superfoods” such as acai berries, pomegranate juice, and kale
10/09/2019
Prepping Pets for an Emergency
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
Create an Emergency Pet Supply Kit
There are still three months left in hurricane season, and now that Hurricane Dorian has come and gone from Florida, it is time to revisit our emergency plans and procedures. Regardless of how quiet the season has been so far, it is not over yet, and it is important to have a disaster preparedness plan in place so we are ready
09/06/2019
