Who We Are
Jackson County Extension provides science-based information and expertise to help citizens of Jackson County make informed decisions. Extension is a partnership between:
- STATE – University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
- COUNTY – Jackson County Board of County Commission
- FEDERAL – United States Department of Agriculture
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 conservation, energy conservation, food safety, child and family development, consumer credit counseling, and youth development
CONTACT
(850) 482-9620 jackson@ifas.ufl.edu
Physical and Mailing Address 2741 Penn Ave. Suite 3 Marianna, FL 32448
Hours Monday - Friday 7:30am – 4:30 pm Central
Fax (850) 482-9287
Our Staff
Extension Agents
Doug Mayo
County Extension Director, Livestock & Forage Agent
Specialties: Cattle & Forage Management, Recreational Fishing Ponds
demayo@ufl.edu
Ethan Carter
Regional Crop IPM Agent
Specialties: Peanut, cotton, other row crops, Pest Management, Pesticide Training
ethancarter@ufl.edu
Michael Young
4-H Agent
Specialties: Volunteer Management, Youth Life Skill Development
youngm1@ufl.edu
Terri Keith
Family & Consumer Sciences
Specialties: Housing, Money Management, Food, Nutrition, & Health
teri2003@ufl.edu
Abbey Payne
Horticulture Agent
Specialties: Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Turf and Landscaping, Master Gardener Coordinator
Support Staff
Terri Hardin
Office Manager and Livestock Program Assistant
sdmcroy@ufl.edu
Beth Krzes
4-H Program Assistant
ekrzes@ufl.edu
Liz Jackson
Administrative Assistant for Crop & Horticulture Programs
jacksonf1@ufl.edu
Open Position
Administrative Assistant for FCS Program & Room Reservations