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
Shopping Safely Online
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
Back in June, I wrote about a variety of tips that can help consumers stay safe online. This month, I want to revisit that topic again, with a closer look more specifically at online shopping
08/15/2018
Build Your Financial First Aid Kit
Back in April, I wrote about the importance of keeping personal papers and financial documents secure. I would like to revisit that topic, with particular emphasis on what is called an Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK)
10/02/2018
What's Going on Near You
UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Fall Canning – Jams & Jellies
WHAT: Fall Canning Workshop - Jams & Jellies
DATE: October 27, 2018
TIME: 9:00am - Noon
LOCATION: Wakulla County Extension office, 84 Cedar Avenue in Crawfordville
COST: $15/person
To register, please call Samantha Kennedy at (850) 926-3931.
Extension programs are open to everyone regardless of race, creed,
10/02/2018
CONVERSATION OF A LIFETIME WORKSHOP, Communicating about End-of-Life Issues
CONVERSATION OF A LIFETIME WORKSHOP , Communicating About End-of-Life Issues
September 17th, 2018, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Havana Community Center, Havana Florida
Have you spoken to your family and your doctor about end-of-life issues? It is never too early to start the conversation.
Conversations about end-of-life care are among the most important interactions families can have
09/04/2018
Peanut Butter Challenge Fights Hunger, One Jar at a Time
We hear a lot about hunger.
You’ve no doubt seen public service announcements on television, asking you to give to charitable organizations to help feed people
10/04/2018
Helping Kids Learn to Love Vegetables
Photo credit: Samantha Kennedy, UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County, Family Consumer Sciences
Kids and Vegetables
Kids and vegetables have historically had a love-hate relationship. It is not clear why this came to be, but it is clear many kids claim to dislike vegetables even when they have not even tried them
09/13/2018
Hidden Household Hazards
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 30,000 people die each year in the United States due to unintentional injury within the home environment. An overwhelming majority of these are due to poisonings, falls, and fires
09/10/2018
CONVERSATION OF A LIFETIME WORKSHOP, Communicating about End-of-Life Issues
CONVERSATION OF A LIFETIME WORKSHOP , Communicating About End-of-Life Issues
September 17th, 2018, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Havana Community Center, Havana Florida
Have you spoken to your family and your doctor about end-of-life issues? It is never too early to start the conversation.
Conversations about end-of-life care are among the most important interactions families can have
09/04/2018
Extension 4-H Summer Camps All Sewn Up
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
It was a busy summer at the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension office, offering a variety of day camps to youth 8 to 15 years old, in an array of topics. From computers and cooking, to gardening and sewing, our day camps offered a little something for everyone
08/02/2018
