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
Family Gardening During Pandemic Rises
One of the unexpected results of the pandemic during the last year has been the increase of families in the yard and garden. As a matter of fact, according to a new survey released by Scott's Miracle Grow, over half of the US population (55%) said they were growing their own garden or doing their own yard work since the onset of the pandemic
06/28/2021
Gardening Increases Self-Confidence in Youth
Confidence plays a crucial role in youth development. Kids with low self-confidence are more likely to drop out of school, experience depression, succumb to peer pressure and not have friends
06/24/2021
What's Going on in Florida
2018 Annual Farm Judging Competition
Since 1993, the Lafayette County Extension Office has hosted a Farm Judging and Farm Manager Contest. Over the 26 years, over 5,000 youth have participated
10/18/2018
A Boost for Hernando County’s Scallop Season
Over the last year, a team of volunteers worked hard to help give the bay scallop population off Hernando's coast a much-needed boost. These volunteers go by the name of "Scallop Sitters
07/27/2021
Gardening Teaches Youth Responsibility
Trying to teach youth to be more responsible can be very frustrating. Taking out the trash or cleaning their bedroom often leads to procrastinating and arguing
06/24/2021
Gardening Helps Reduce Stress and Anxiety in Youth
Gardening can make a great impact on the mental health of youth. There are many ways to get youth interested and involved in gardening!
Gardening's Impact of Youths Mental Health
06/23/2021
Hurricane Preparedeness for Citrus Groves
Its that time of year again. Hurricane Season, and with it comes lots of wind and rain
05/18/2021
Raising Blue Ribbon Kids
Spring in the Suwannee Valley means it’s time for youth livestock shows. The hard work of youth raising their steers, pigs and other livestock all leads up to that one week
03/16/2021
