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
Medicare Launches New App “What’s Covered”
Medicare Launches New App “What’s Covered”
Newest eMedicare Tool Provides Valuable Information to Mobile Users
On February 6th, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched a new initiative “What’s Covered” app to provide consumers direct access on a mobile device to see what’s covered under Original.
02/08/2019
Your Child with Special Needs is Turning 18 Are They Competent to Make Their Own Decisions?
When your child turns 18 it is presumed, they will be able to handle his or her own affairs unless a legal proceeding “Guardianship” gives some or all the responsibility for him or her to a parent or guardian.
Guardianship removes an adult’s right to make decisions about the areas of his or her life that a court has decided the person is not competent to make their own decisions about
05/14/2019
What's Going on in Florida
Summer Vegetables Pressure Canning Class
Carrots, peppers, okra - oh my! What are you going to do with all of those garden veggies this summer? Preserve them of course!
Food preservation is a nutritious and economical way to turn fresh foods into pantry staples. This workshop will teach you the science behind safe food preservation and the proper method of canning low acid foods with a pressure canning demonstration
06/03/2019
LIVING WILL
What is a living will?
A written or verbal statement that expresses your wishes regarding the type of medical care you choose to receive, including life-prolonging procedures and treatments, if your doctor and another agreeing doctor find that you have a terminal illness, a persistent vegetative state or an end-stage condition. Your living will must have two witnesses, one of whom cannot be your spouse or blood relative
03/13/2019
Food safety: Dine outdoors, minus the dangers
Who doesn’t enjoy a summer picnic or barbecue with family and friends? Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy these warm weather events but these events also present opportunities for foodborne bacteria to thrive. As our food heats up with summer temperatures, bacteria multiply rapidly
06/19/2019
Estate Planning
What is estate planning?
Estate planning is developing a definite plan for the administration and disposition of your property during life and at death. That is, it involves both handling your property while you are alive and deciding what happens to that property after your death
04/26/2019
Reverse Mortgage
What is a reverse mortgage? A reverse mortgage is a special type of home equity loan sold to homeowners aged 62 and older. The loan allows homeowners to access a portion of their home equity as cash
04/16/2019
LIVING WILL
What is a living will?
A written or verbal statement that expresses your wishes regarding the type of medical care you choose to receive, including life-prolonging procedures and treatments, if your doctor and another agreeing doctor find that you have a terminal illness, a persistent vegetative state or an end-stage condition. Your living will must have two witnesses, one of whom cannot be your spouse or blood relative
03/13/2019
Trending Diet Topic : Juices Fasts and Cleanses
The University of Florida and UF Health provides weekly research based information to its employees. Below is a brief summary about the pros and cons regarding juice fasts and cleanses
02/25/2019
