UF/IFAS Extension
Gilchrist County
UF/IFAS Extension Gilchrist County is a partnership between the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science. County Extension functions for the purpose of providing scientific knowledge and expertise to the public.
Contact
gilchrist@ifas.ufl.edu
(352) 463-3174
125 E. Wade Street
Trenton, FL 32693
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Closed for lunch from 12pm-1pm, daily.
Making Healthier Convenience Food Choices
Convenience foods are foods that require little to no preparation. Although it helps when you are in a time crunch, sometimes unhealthy choices are made
10/15/2017
What’s Buzzing Me, Mosquito Be Gone!
From the coast to sandhills, pastures to homestead, dozens of mosquito species are found around Florida homes and neighborhoods. They ease through life in one of four forms - egg, larvae, pupa or adult
05/26/2020
What's Going on Near You
Managing Stress Unique to Your Situation
Dr. Heidi Liss Radunovich, Ph
03/26/2020
Money Management Help for Millennials- Part 1
What do you think of when you hear the word "millennial"? Most people will roll their eyes and sigh, because millennials are often thought of as the "lost" generation who do not have money management skills. A 2015 study by the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center at George Washington University found that the majority of millennials don't have basic financial knowledge, and more than half aren't happy with their financial situation
09/19/2017
Feeling cooped up in quarantine? UF releases new guide to raising backyard chickens
In the early days of the pandemic, as bare grocery store shelves prompted concerns about the food supply, many became interested in producing more of their food at home. Some flocked to local agricultural feed stores in search of baby chicks that would grow up to produce eggs fresh from the backyard
07/09/2020
“Can Anyone Out There Help Me?”
UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Extension Master Gardeners provide University of Florida research based horticulture options, multiply outreach of UF/IFAS Extension offices, saving taxpayer dollars and fill a gap in services.
Nature Coast Master Gardeners (NCMG) offer horticulture options based on Florida Friendly Landscaping (FFL) principles
04/17/2020
Back the Blue – A Community’s Generosity
The Florida-Friendly Landscaping project at Gilchrist County Sheriff office is one that honors the fallen, appreciates the living and is borne of a desire to make a positive difference. Nature Coast Master Gardener, Christine H
08/22/2019
Money Management Help for Millennials- Part 1
What do you think of when you hear the word "millennial"? Most people will roll their eyes and sigh, because millennials are often thought of as the "lost" generation who do not have money management skills. A 2015 study by the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center at George Washington University found that the majority of millennials don't have basic financial knowledge, and more than half aren't happy with their financial situation
09/19/2017
Herbs and Spices: Colorful and Delicious!
Herbs and spices have been used for hundreds of years in cooking and medicinal purposes. They add a wide range of flavors to food and may also provide health benefits
09/03/2017
