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
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
Caroline (Nichols) Chappell, 4-H Agent
Specialties: Volunteer Management, Youth Life Skill Development
chappell@ufl.edu
Terri Keith, Family & Consumer Sciences
Specialties: Housing, Money Management, Food, Nutrition, & Health
teri2003@ufl.edu
Asley Kush, Horticulture Agent
Specialties: Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Turf and Landscaping, Master Gardener Coordinator
Support Staff
Sharon McRoy - Administrative Assistant to Director and Livestock Program
sdmcroy@ufl.edu
Patti Peacock - 4-H Program Assistant
ppeacock@ufl.edu
Liz Jackson - Administrative Assistant for Crop & Horticulture Programs
jacksonf1@ufl.edu
Stacey Warden - Administrative Assistant for 4-H & FCS Programs
staceywarden@ufl.edu
Terri Hardin - Meeting Room Facilities Coordinator & Receptionist
terri.hardin@ufl.edu
Marilyn Lipford - Facility Maintenance and Event Preperation
mlipford@ufl.edu
