UF/IFAS Extension
Jackson County
University of Florida Extension in Jackson provides educational programs on agriculture, home gardening, natural resource management, food preservation and nutrition, family financial management, health and wellness, and youth development.
Contact
jackson@ifas.ufl.edu
(850) 482-9620
2741 Penn Ave. Suite 3
Marianna, FL 32448
Beef Herd Essential Management: Herd Health Protocols
Spring is officially here, so it is time to start thinking about beef herd management over the next few months. If you have not yet developed a ranch calendar for 2022, you may want to look through the 2022 Panhandle Ag Team Cattle & Forage Management Calendar that was developed based on
03/29/2022
Gator Nation Giving Day 2022
https://youtu.be/DymuXN4Mtc0
February 17, 2022 is Gator Nation Giving Day
02/17/2022
What's Going on in Florida
Beef and Forage BMP Farm Tour – April 22
Join us for a Beef and Forage BMP Farm Tour on April 22nd from 9:00 am to 12 pm CDT. We will meet at the Granberry Farm from 9:00 AM Central to 10:15 AM, and then travel in your own vehicle to Bishop Farms where we will be from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, ending with a sponsored lunch
03/29/2022
Extension’s 108th Anniversary
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. It’s also the 108th anniversary of an obscure piece of legislation that might also play an important role in your life
05/06/2022
Northwest Florida Beef Cattle Conference & Trade Show – Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Cattle ranchers, employees, and family members from the tri-state region (FL, AL, GA) are invited to attend the 37th annual Northwest Florida Beef Cattle Conference and Trade Show. This event will be held in-person this year on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the Jackson County Extension Office Auditorium, located at
12/21/2021
2021 Jackson County Farm-City Awards
A Farm-City Celebration has been held annually in Jackson County for the past 48 years. Last year the recognition was virtual via a social media video, but this year’s celebration was a public breakfast once again
11/22/2021
MAY is Beef Month!
May is Beef Month: This is a beautiful time to recognize the importance of the beef industry and to celebrate the farmers and ranchers who work hard every day to raise & care for cattle while preserving the land. According to the Florida Beef Council, Florida’s cattle industry is ranked 13th in overall cow numbers nationwide
05/16/2022
