UF/IFAS Extension
Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Service conducts research-based educational programs in agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer sciences, marine interest, and 4-H youth development. Programs are designed to meet various age groups, economic levels and social situations.
Contact
jefferson@ufl.edu
(850)342-0187
2729 W Washington Hwy
Monticello, FL 32344
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Tea for Me, Please
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
For me, there is nothing better than a hot cup of tea on a chilly morning – or any morning, really. The rich flavor and fragrant steam work together to perk me up and help me get ready to take on the day
01/14/2020
Finding Calm in a Confusing World
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
We like to feel as if we are always in control of our lives, especially during a crisis. Being in control provides us with feelings of confidence and strength, as if nothing could ever go wrong
03/23/2020
What's Going on Near You
UF/IFAS Wakulla County Office CLOSED
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national.
04/02/2020
Credit Scores Decoded
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
Most of us have probably heard of credit scores before, but how many of us actually know what a credit score is? And more importantly, how many of us actually know our own credit score?
Lenders use credit scores to determine whether or not a person is a good risk for things such as credit cards, mortgages, auto loans, and even insurance. In some cases, a
02/24/2020
Show of Hands: Extension’s Role in the 2020 U.S. Census
Among the many parts of our lives that are complicated by COVID-19, add the U.S
03/30/2020
Eat Right, Bite by Bite
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
March is National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Eat Right, Bite by Bite
03/03/2020
High Blood Pressure: Get the Facts
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
In honor of American Heart Month, I wanted to share a few facts about high blood pressure. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 78 million people in the United States has high blood pressure (also known as hypertension)
02/24/2020
Credit Scores Decoded
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
Most of us have probably heard of credit scores before, but how many of us actually know what a credit score is? And more importantly, how many of us actually know our own credit score?
Lenders use credit scores to determine whether or not a person is a good risk for things such as credit cards, mortgages, auto loans, and even insurance. In some cases, a
02/24/2020
Cracking the Laundry Care Code
I recently bought some new shirts and last night, before washing them for the first time, I took a peek at their care instructions. I always do this prior to laundering anything new so I do not do anything that can harm my new duds
01/29/2020
