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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

John Lilly jgl@ufl.edu
(850) 342-0187
2729 W Washington Hwy
Monticello, FL 32344

Hours

Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm

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Let’s Walk, Florida!
Looking to get a little healthier this year? Maybe that was your New Year’s resolution… well, we made it a little easier to get out there and get some exercise in this year! During this 6-week program, you’ll receive weekly Health eGuides and be able to form a supportive community to encourage a positive lifestyle change. Just 30 minutes a day to improve your health! Plus, who doesn’t like to compete to win a lil’

02/20/2023

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National Ag Day: Growing a Climate for Tomorrow
March 21st is National Agriculture Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the men and women who produce our food, fuel and fiber. Now celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the theme for this year’s Ag Day is “Growing a Climate for Tomorrow”

03/20/2023

Florida Land Steward Update, March 24, 2023
THANKS ALL WHO JOINED US FOR OUR FOREST RESLILENCE, HURRICANE PREPARATION AND RECOVERY TOURS IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA Thanks everyone who joined us for our Florida Land Steward tours up in northwest Florida this month. These tours; on March 9 at Blackwater River State Forest and yesterday, March 23 at the properties of Chris Jones, Tom Flowers, and Mickey Parker in Escambia County; focused on many forest resilience and hurricane

03/24/2023

4-H Summer Internships in Miami
Miami-Dade 4-H offers comprehensive summer internships for rising 10th through 12th-grade high school students enrolled in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The program is a 5-week work-based learning experience in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools Summer Youth Internship Program

03/24/2023

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    Master Gardener Volunteer Program turns 50
    “As long as there have been gardeners there have been gardeners sharing their knowledge with each other,” as stated by Wendy Wilber State Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator with UF/IFAS Extension. Wendy and I share the successes and history of the Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) organization in today’s article

    03/23/2023

    Sustainable Development Goals And One Health: SDG 17
    In the context of One Health, SDG 17 (Partnerships for the goals) is particularly important because it acknowledges the interconnectedness of health issues and the need for a holistic, collaborative approach to addressing them. One Health, a concept that recognizes the interconnectedness of human,

    03/23/2023