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
Relationships with ranchers key for new state beef cattle economics agent
Hannah Baker attributes her love of cattle to one moment as a child.
“My great-grandfather took us out to see twin calves that had been born from one of his mama cows,” said Baker, who was raised in Adel, Georgia
06/05/2023
Strong People Strength Training Program
Strength training is not just for bodybuilders - it's for everyone! Come join us and learn how to properly use dumbbells and have fun too!
Join our strength training classes designed for mid-life and older adults. Classes include resistance training, balance training, and flexibility exercises
06/02/2023
‘Near Normal’ Hurricane Season Means Take All Precautions
The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1. Are you ready?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a "near normal" Atlantic Hurricane Season this year
05/30/2023
Eliminating Credit Card Debt
Eliminating expensive credit card debt means more money to improve quality of life and less toward interest payments. It can also bring stress relief
06/02/2023
All About Saturated Fat
Saturated fat is a type of dietary fat that can be harmful to your heart and blood vessels. Not all fats are the same
06/02/2023
Florida Land Steward Update, June 2, 2023
HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE
Hurricane season officially began yesterday, June 1. It's a good idea to have some of the business and tax details associated with your forest enterprise in order before the storms
06/02/2023
Nurturing Independence – Mental Health Blogging Series
By Daniel Gonzalez (UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County) and Chelsea Jones (UF/IFAS Extension Marion County)
We welcome you back to our mental health blogging series, where we discuss each of the 4-H Essential Elements and how to nurture such with youth, youth volunteers, and our fellow educators. In this blog, we are focusing on independence
06/01/2023