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UF/IFAS Extension
Gulf County County
From energy conservation to growing better tomatoes to helping youngsters develop self-esteem, University of Florida/Gulf County Extension Service offers a wealth of practical information for today’s families.
Contact
gulf@ifas.ufl.edu
(850) 639-3200
232 E. Lake Ave., P.O. Box 250
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
Hours
Main Office: Monday - Friday
Open to Public: 8am - 4pm Central Time
Satellite Office: 502 E. 4th Street, Port St. Joe, FL 32456 (days/times vary)
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
What’s in a Label?
For those of us who read food labels, grocery shopping can be a confusing maze of health claims enticing us to make what look like healthy choices. But, are these choices really healthy? When I noticed that my shampoo was gluten-free, I decided it was time to refresh my knowledge on food and product labels and figure out what is behind the label
03/01/2019
What's Going on Near You
UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Bread Making
RESCHEDULED! Learn how to make yummy yeast breads from scratch! Refer to the flyer below for more details.
02/22/2019
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
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
A Brief History of Our Sweet Addiction
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
America's Sweet Tooth
It sounds a bit morbid, but a corpse’s teeth can say a lot about their life, including what they ate and the state of their overall health. Further, the teeth of someone who lived in the American colonies over 300 years ago may even reveal their financial means
02/22/2019
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
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
