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
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
Project Pantry: Potato Pancakes
This week's simple meal? Potato pancakes!
With just a few basic ingredients, you can easily whip up a batch of hearty and flavorful potato pancakes for a quick and delicious meal or side dish the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients you may need:
Russet potatoes
Yellow onions
Eggs
Salt
Pepper
Herbs and spices
Apple sauce
Sour cream
Ketchup
Tools you may need:
Knife or vegetable peeler
Food
04/08/2020
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
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
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
Project Pantry: Vegetable Stir-Fry
Welcome to Project Pantry!
Right now in Florida, we are currently under an official stay at home order due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The announcement of this order inspired many people to rush back out to the supermarkets and stock up before it officially went into effect
04/03/2020
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
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
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
