UF/IFAS Extension
Madison County
The Madison County Extension Service is a partnership between the University of Florida, USDA and Madison County. Three main program focus areas are Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences, and 4-H Youth Development
Contact
madison@ifas.ufl.edu
(850) 973-4138
184 NW College Loop
Madison, FL 32340
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Borrowing for College? Read This First!
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
Interest Rates Have Dropped
Interest rates in federal student loans are decreasing an average of 0.5 percent for the 2019-2020 academic year
06/04/2019
Ancient Grains Explained
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
There are always a number of nutritional trends out there, with a new one emerging nearly every day. Some of the more recent trends include the increased consumption of “superfoods” such as acai berries, pomegranate juice, and kale
10/09/2019
What's Going on Near You
Wakulla 4-H Shooting Sports Club Organized for Youth Success
4-H Shooting Sports Club Meeting
Crawfordville. Florida – Wakulla 4-H held the first meeting of the 2018-19 program year on Tuesday, September 18 at the UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension Office in Crawfordville
10/01/2018
Grade Your Kitchen’s Cleanliness
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
If you are anything like me, kitchen cleanliness is very important. Everything is tidy and in its place, there is no expired food in the pantry or refrigerator, and all the appliances are clean and free of debris
08/19/2019
UF/IFAS Experts Help Farmers Cope with Mental Stress
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla --- When some people think of a farmer, they conjure an image of a stoic, tough-as-nails figure – one who can cope with any hardship
10/03/2019
Eating Healthy on the Go
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
Too Busy to Eat Healthy? Nonsense!
The key to eating healthy on the go is planning ahead. With proper planning, it is easy to incorporate healthy food choices into a hectic lifestyle
09/16/2019
Prepping Pets for an Emergency
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
Create an Emergency Pet Supply Kit
There are still three months left in hurricane season, and now that Hurricane Dorian has come and gone from Florida, it is time to revisit our emergency plans and procedures. Regardless of how quiet the season has been so far, it is not over yet, and it is important to have a disaster preparedness plan in place so we are ready
09/06/2019
Grade Your Kitchen’s Cleanliness
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
If you are anything like me, kitchen cleanliness is very important. Everything is tidy and in its place, there is no expired food in the pantry or refrigerator, and all the appliances are clean and free of debris
08/19/2019
Sunscreen Made Simple
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences
The sun is already scorching here in Wakulla County and it is not even officially summer yet. It is a constant and relentless companion when we are outside, pushing temperatures into the mid to upper 90s and, if we are not careful, damaging our skin
06/28/2019
