UF/IFAS Extension
Nassau County
Nassau County Extension staff conduct programs in 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Lawns Gardens & Landscapes, and Familes & Consumers.
Contact
nassau@ifas.ufl.edu
(904) 530-6353
543350 US Hwy 1
Callahan, FL 32011-6486
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
CDC Update Lung Illness Outbreak and E-Cigarettes and Vaping
Update, on Lung Injury Outbreak Among People Who Use E-Cigarettes or Vape
This update was publicized on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from officials at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Currently, there is a national public health investigation about the occurrence of life-threatening illness in otherwise healthy young people reported from around the country
09/20/2019
You Enrolled in Medicare Advantage Plan by Mistake- You Have Options
If you enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D plan by mistake or after receiving misleading information, you may be able to disenroll and change plans. Typically, you have the right to change plans if you:
Joined unintentionally: You may have enrolled believing you were joining a Medigap plan to supplement Original Medicare
01/20/2020
What's Going on in Florida
EVENT: Instant pressure cooker basics
Sure, you could "experiment" in the kitchen with your new, electric multicooker, the great tool that it is for working professionals, busy parents and active seniors. But, better to join us Jan
01/21/2020
Flu Vaccination
Why should people get vaccinated against flu?
Influenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently, but millions of people get flu every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized and thousands to tens of thousands of people die from flu-related causes every year
12/02/2019
UF Students Compete as Finalists in National Product Development Baking Competition
A team of University of Florida food science and human nutrition graduate students have been selected as one of three college groups to compete as finalists for the nation’s most prominent scholarship competition for students pursuing careers in food technology and science, baking and culinary arts.
The students will compete in the final round of the American Society of Baking (ASBE) Product Development Competition on March 1, 2020 at
01/16/2020
Medicare Plan Finder Gave Inaccurate Information: Your Rights
Medicare.gov Website Gave Inaccurate Drug Prices for 2020 Drug Plans
The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services officials advise beneficiaries to call 800-633-4227 at any time during the coming year and ask for a Special Enrollment Period so they can change plans
01/20/2020
Turkey Basics: Safe Cooking
Turkey Basics: Safe Cooking
A food thermometer should be used to ensure a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 °F has been reached to destroy bacteria and prevent foodborne illness.
Many variables can affect the roasting time of a whole turkey:
A partially frozen turkey requires longer cooking
12/02/2019
Flu Vaccination
Why should people get vaccinated against flu?
Influenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently, but millions of people get flu every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized and thousands to tens of thousands of people die from flu-related causes every year
12/02/2019
Diabetes Education and Walking Program
Description
Diabetes touches almost every part of your life. It’s a serious, lifelong condition, but there’s a lot you can do to protect your health
09/23/2019
