UF/IFAS Extension
Gadsden County
Operating as part of the University’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Extension serves each of the state’s sixty-seven counties by providing information and conducting educational programs on issues such as sustainable agriculture, competitiveness in world markets, natural resource cons
Contact
gadsden@ifas.ufl.edu
850-875-7255
2140 W. Jefferson Street
Quincy, FL 32351
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Beware of Holiday Scams
Beware of Holiday Scams
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… for Criminals, Thieves and Scammers
This holiday season scammers and identity thieves are hoping to take advantage of shoppers who may be too preoccupied with travel, gift-buying, and festivities to notice. Therefore, during the holidays, it is even more important to remain vigilant while shopping in stores or online
12/04/2018
Checking Your Annual Credit Report
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
One of the best resources available for checking credit history is the credit report. A credit report is a summary of a consumer’s financial history composed of data from institutions that report to the credit reporting agencies
02/04/2019
What's Going on Near You
UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Homemade Holidays
RESCHEDULED!
WHAT: Homemade Holidays
DATE: December 1, 2018
TIME: 10:00am - 2:00pm
LOCATION: Wakulla County Extension office, 84 Cedar Avenue in Crawfordville
COST: $15/person
**Bring in a paperback book for Operation Paperback and receive $2 off the registration fee!**
To register, please call Samantha Kennedy at (850).
11/26/2018
De-Stress Your Holidays with these Smart Spending Tips
It's the Holiday Season!
The holidays are once again upon us. And that means holiday spending! For many people, it can be a time of stress, frustration, and financial uncertainty as they drive themselves past their limits to try to make everyone happy and everything perfect
11/27/2018
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
Make SMARTer Resolutions This Year
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
Every year, millions of us make New Year’s resolutions in the hopes of implementing a few changes in our lives. We resolve to lose weight, eat healthier, save money, read more, or spend more time with our family
01/14/2019
Declutter Your Life for a Fresh New Year
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
Start the New Year off Right!
One of the most inspiring ways to start a new year is by clearing away clutter and starting off fresh with a more organized environment. Decluttering can be a very therapeutic way to make a fresh start
01/14/2019
De-Stress Your Holidays with these Smart Spending Tips
It's the Holiday Season!
The holidays are once again upon us. And that means holiday spending! For many people, it can be a time of stress, frustration, and financial uncertainty as they drive themselves past their limits to try to make everyone happy and everything perfect
11/27/2018
Extension Service Supporting Operation Paperback
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
What Is Operation Paperback?
The UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences program is proud to announce its support for “Operation Paperback,” a nonprofit organization that provides free books and other reading materials to active duty troops, veterans, and military families around the world.
According to the Operation Paperback website
11/26/2018
