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
Cooler Corn: Is It Safe?
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
A friend of mine recently shared with me a few recipes for what is known as “cooler corn.” As the name implies, it’s a way of cooking a large amount of corn on the cob all at once inside a cooler, thereby saving time and grill and/or stove space
07/30/2020
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
What's Going on Near You
UPCOMING ONLINE CLASS: Quick Bread Basics
Join us on Zoom on Friday, November 16, 2020 at 12:00pm EST to learn the basics of making delicious quick breads such as muffins, biscuits, and waffles.
There is no fee for this class, but you MUST pre-register to participate
11/10/2020
Steam Canning Safety Tips
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
Over the last several months, as you’ve learned to adjust to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have become more interested in producing and preserving your own food. Home food preservation, more specifically canning, has grown in popularity in recent years, and if done correctly, can be a great way to stock up on healthy and delicious fruits,
08/06/2020
Home-grown lettuce for the holidays
Set it and forget it…until the holidays. UF/IFAS Extension will teach you how to grow greens just in time to serve at your holiday meal
11/18/2020
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
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
Steam Canning Safety Tips
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
Over the last several months, as you’ve learned to adjust to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have become more interested in producing and preserving your own food. Home food preservation, more specifically canning, has grown in popularity in recent years, and if done correctly, can be a great way to stock up on healthy and delicious fruits,
08/06/2020
July is UV Safety Month
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
An abundance of sunshine is one of the many reasons why so many people love Florida. In fact, it is why we are known as “The Sunshine State
07/24/2020
