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
Plan Ahead for Back to School Savings
It’s still the dog days of summer so it’s hard to believe that the first day of school is right around the corner. Soon, the kids will be wrapping up the lazy days of summer and the fun of summer camps and family vacations to prepare for the back to school routine
07/31/2019
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
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
Grade Your Kitchen’s Cleanliness
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
If you are anything like me, kitchen cleanliness is very important. Everything is tidy and in its place, there is no expired food in the pantry or refrigerator, and all the appliances are clean and free of debris
08/19/2019
UF/IFAS Experts Help Farmers Cope with Mental Stress
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla --- When some people think of a farmer, they conjure an image of a stoic, tough-as-nails figure – one who can cope with any hardship
10/03/2019
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
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
Grade Your Kitchen’s Cleanliness
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
If you are anything like me, kitchen cleanliness is very important. Everything is tidy and in its place, there is no expired food in the pantry or refrigerator, and all the appliances are clean and free of debris
08/19/2019
Sunscreen Made Simple
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
The sun is already scorching here in Wakulla County and it is not even officially summer yet. It is a constant and relentless companion when we are outside, pushing temperatures into the mid to upper 90s and, if we are not careful, damaging our skin
06/28/2019
