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
Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
To meat or not to meat? That is the question.
Over the last couple of years, plant-based meat alternatives have become increasingly popular
11/10/2020
Six Tips for Reducing Food Waste
Food waste is a huge problem here in the United States. Here are a few incredible facts: Food is the most common solid source of waste in American landfills
03/18/2021
What's Going on Near You
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs: Answers from UFHealth
To download a PDF of this fact sheet, click here.
04/01/2021
Save Time and Money This Thanksgiving
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
It has often felt like time has dragged on in 2020, but despite all the challenges, time has continued to march on, and that means the holiday season is right around the corner. Thanksgiving is fast approaching; November 26th will be here before we know it
11/12/2020
New course on “Firescaping” begins June 9th; REGISTER now
This new FIRESCAPING course will help you prepare your community for wildfires!
Every year hundreds to thousands of wildfires occur across Florida and the southeastern US, threatening both residents and their homes. Fortunately, there are actions residents can take, such as firescaping, to help reduce their wildfire risk
05/06/2021
A Healthy Table: Virtual Cooking School
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have turned to cooking more meals at home. Preparing meals and eating at home has many benefits
02/02/2021
Breathe Into the New Year
Guess what, guys? We made it! We have finally put 2020 behind us and are now looking forward to 2021. I, for one, am hopeful
01/15/2021
Save Time and Money This Thanksgiving
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
It has often felt like time has dragged on in 2020, but despite all the challenges, time has continued to march on, and that means the holiday season is right around the corner. Thanksgiving is fast approaching; November 26th will be here before we know it
11/12/2020
Peanut Butter is a Healthy Snack
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
One of the most versatile, nutritious, and shelf-stable foods out there is peanut butter. Thought to be first invented by the Inca in ancient times, a version of peanut butter was developed in the United States in 1895 by Dr
09/24/2020
