UF/IFAS Extension
Lafayette County
Lafayette is a small rural county in the Big Bend of Florida. UF/IFAS Extension is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public.
Contact
jessjohnson@ufl.edu
(386)294-1279
176 SW Community Circle
Mayo, Florida 32066
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Closed from 12pm - 1pm for Lunch
Go Further with Food: National Nutrition Month 2018
Go Further With Food
No matter how old or young you are, healthy eating is equally important. National Nutrition Month is here to help you spring into a new season with a happier, healthier you!
What is National Nutrition Month?
March is known as National Nutrition Month as accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
03/15/2018
Coconut Oil: Friend or Foe?
Do you use coconut oil, coconut flour, or shredded coconut in the dishes you prepare at home? Is the consumption of coconut healthy as long as it is in moderation? There are many claims on social media and from health professionals that there are health benefits, but how true are their statements?
In fact, it is becoming increasingly popular.
07/05/2018
What's Going on Near You
Dine-In Day: Celebrate Healthy Family Mealtime
When was the last time you and your family sat down and ate dinner together? Over the years, a "family meal" has changed definition. With busy schedules and more mothers working, sometimes it is hard to find the time to actually have a meal together
11/14/2017
Lafayette 4-H Club March Meeting
Lafayette 4-H Club held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 6th. There was a large group of kids at the meeting, so they were split into two groups
03/08/2018
Sanjay Shukla and UF/IFAS Extension Innovation
Innovation has long been a value embedded in UF/IFAS Extension programming. From our first days over a century ago to what we are delivering today, Extension faculty have been committed to using technology and innovation in the delivery of educational programs
06/25/2018
Salt & Sodium: Tips to Help You Cut Back
Its clear that Americans have a taste for salt, but salt plays a role in high blood pressure. Everyone, including kids, should reduce their sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day (about 1 teaspoon of salt)
05/01/2018
Lafayette 4-H Members Participate in 2018 Suwannee Valley Youth Show
Lafayette 4-H Club was well represented at the recent Suwannee Valley Youth Livestock Show and Sale at the 103rd Suwannee County Fair in Live Oak.
Lafayette 4-H Hog Exhibitors
Members showing hogs included : Gavin Barnes, Kiley Beach, Carra Clark, Avery-Beth Crocker, Peyton Ditter, Molly Hamlin,
04/30/2018
Lafayette 4-H Club March Meeting
Lafayette 4-H Club held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 6th. There was a large group of kids at the meeting, so they were split into two groups
03/08/2018
Talking to Your Children About Difficult News
Children's lives are touched by trauma on a regular basis, no matter how much parents or teachers try to keep the "bad things" away. Instead of shielding children from the danger of violence or tragedies around us, adults should talk to kids about what is happening
02/23/2018
