UF/IFAS Extension
Hamilton County
The UF/IFAS Extension Hamilton County is a partnership between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the University of Florida's Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), and the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners.
Contact
hamilton@ifas.ufl.edu
(386) 792-1276
1143 NW US Highway 41
Jasper, FL 32052
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Closed for Lunch
Snakes In Your Backyard
Now is a good time for a reminder to all of us about knowing safe snakes from dangerous ones. No matter how well groomed we keep our lawns, from time to time we all see snakes in our backyard
06/12/2020
Budget-friendly gift giving ideas!
Think outside the box – literally the gift box – when considering budget-friendly gift giving. Stay within your budget by creatively rethinking what makes a good “gift
11/04/2020
What's Going on Near You
UF/IFAS Extension Hamilton County Celebrates National Agriculture Day
Agriculture is a constantly changing, complex industry, striving to meet the needs and concerns of its consumers and customers. Food and fiber are essential to everyday living and we would like to salute the men and women who provide it not only to America, but the world
03/16/2018
Save Money on the Wash!
Dirt, grease, ketchup, and salsa! Washing clothes for a family of six was a daily task when my four boys were young. Successful budgeting meant that expensive laundry detergents were left on the store shelf
04/29/2020
Pandemic eating among the food-secure: more comfort foods, but not a drastic increase
During the first three months of the pandemic, food-secure people did not change their eating habits very much, although some of them turned a bit more to comfort foods, new University of Florida research shows. The study also serves as a cautionary tale for how people might want to eat in future pandemics
01/05/2021
Laugh today! Reduce your stress!
Feeling tired? Overwhelmed? Are deadlines looming? Has quarantine got you down? If you need a boost of energy, stress relief, or an infusion of inspiration, try laughter! Laughter changes us! Our facial muscles are stretched, our pulse and blood pressure increase, and we breath deeper and faster, sending oxygen-enriched blood to our organs and tissues. Laugh today!
Research shows that laughter provides health benefits that can boost our mental
08/13/2020
Restless at your workstation?
Restless at your workstation? Get up and MOVE!
Restless, fidgety, irritable. These words described me
05/21/2020
Save Money on the Wash!
Dirt, grease, ketchup, and salsa! Washing clothes for a family of six was a daily task when my four boys were young. Successful budgeting meant that expensive laundry detergents were left on the store shelf
04/29/2020
The Threat of Freezing Temps and Hard Cold Weather isn’t Over Yet
The threat of freezing temps and hard cold weather isn't over just yet this season. There are 5 things you should think about with this tough cold weather:
Protect yourself and those around you
12/10/2017
