Meet the Staff

- Hometown: Jasper, FL

- BS, Tuskeegee University, AL

- MS, Florida A & M University

- Came to Jefferson County from Alachua County in 1987

Melanie Southerland
Family & Consumer Sciences Agent
Phone: 850-342-0187
Fax: 850-342-3483
Email: melmcafee@ufl.edu

De'Anthony Price
Extension Agent I Agriculture & Natural Resources
Phone: 850-342-0187
Fax: 850-342-3483
Email: deanthonyprice@ufl.edu

Ben Hoffner
FAMU 4-H Livestock Agent
Phone: 850-342-0187
Fax: 850-342-3483
Email: b.hoffner@ufl.edu

- Began with Jefferson County Extension in 2023

Abigail Starling
Office Administrator
Phone: 850-342-0187
Fax: 850-342-3483
Email: starlinga@ufl.edu

- Began with Jefferson County Extension in 2023

Melissa Thomas
4-H Program Assistant
Phone: 850-342-0187
Fax: 850-342-3483
Email: thomasm1@ufl.edu

- Began with Jefferson County Extension in 2023