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
Keeping Cast Iron as Good as New
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
One of my absolute favorite kitchen tools is my cast iron skillet. Actually, I have three cast iron skillets of different sizes, one to fit every need
04/15/2019
Sunscreen Made Simple
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
The sun is already scorching here in Wakulla County and it is not even officially summer yet. It is a constant and relentless companion when we are outside, pushing temperatures into the mid to upper 90s and, if we are not careful, damaging our skin
06/28/2019
What's Going on Near You
UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Homemade Holidays
RESCHEDULED!
WHAT: Homemade Holidays
DATE: December 1, 2018
TIME: 10:00am - 2:00pm
LOCATION: Wakulla County Extension office, 84 Cedar Avenue in Crawfordville
COST: $15/person
**Bring in a paperback book for Operation Paperback and receive $2 off the registration fee!**
To register, please call Samantha Kennedy at (850).
11/26/2018
Six Common Falling Hazards in the Home
As we get older, our risk of falling increases. In fact, falling once doubles the chances of falling again
04/26/2019
Let’s Walk Florida is Coming to Pasco County!
We all know by now that living a sedentary lifestyle is not healthy. Countless studies show its association with obesity, cancer, and other chronic conditions
07/17/2019
Stop the Robocall Madness
I know I am not the only one fed up with the robocall madness. I no longer answer calls from numbers I do not recognize, and I block known scam numbers
06/21/2019
Borrowing for College? Read This First!
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
Interest Rates Have Dropped
Interest rates in federal student loans are decreasing an average of 0.5 percent for the 2019-2020 academic year
06/04/2019
Six Common Falling Hazards in the Home
As we get older, our risk of falling increases. In fact, falling once doubles the chances of falling again
04/26/2019
Make Grocery Shopping Sustainable
Written by:
Heidi Copeland, UF/IFAS Extension Leon County
Samantha Kennedy, UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County
Sustainability should not just be a buzzword during Earth Month. The fact that everybody either shops for or eats groceries means the whole grocery shopping experience is a good time to reflect and improve upon what we can personally do to embrace issues of sustainability
04/10/2019
