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
Baking Soda: A Pantry Powerhouse
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
All hail the sodium bicarbonate! This amazing chemical – more commonly known as baking soda – is a virtual kitchen powerhouse. Not only is it vital to the success of many baked delicacies, it has a thousand and one other everyday uses
04/01/2019
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
What's Going on Near You
UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Easy One-Pot Meals
Learn how to prepare quick and delicious family meals with only one pot and a few simple ingredients!
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04/26/2019
Spring Clean Your Finances
Just like your home, finances need regular “cleaning” and maintenance. Plan time this spring to focus on financial tasks
04/10/2019
Closing up your Florida home: security considerations
In our final post to this six-part series, we will provide some security considerations as you prepare your home for an extended stay away.
Whether you are leaving for a month or several months, you want to protect your home from intruders
05/17/2019
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
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
Spring Clean Your Finances
Just like your home, finances need regular “cleaning” and maintenance. Plan time this spring to focus on financial tasks
04/10/2019
Demystifying Pressure Cooking
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
Pressure cooking is a terrific way to cook delicious meals in half the time (or less!). Increasing the pressure inside the cooker increases the temperature faster, so that food cooks much more quickly
04/01/2019
