UF/IFAS Extension
Okaloosa County
The UF/IFAS Extension Okaloosa County is the outreach arm of the Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida. It is a three-way cooperative arrangement between the Board of County Commissioners, the University of Florida, and the United States Department of Agriculture.
Contact
austin.chisholm@ufl.edu
(850) 689-5850
3098 Airport Road
Crestview, FL 32539
Divers Spearheading the Fight Against Invasive Lionfish
The northwest Florida area has been identified as having the highest concentration of invasive lionfish in the world. Lionfish pose a significant threat to our native wildlife and habitat with spearfishing the primary means of control
09/16/2021
Ocean Potion
June is National Ocean Month. Close your eyes and think about just how many oceans there are
06/22/2021
What's Going on in Florida
Gardening in the Panhandle LIVE! returns; New topics, same virtual format
February 1, 2021
By: Kirsten Romaguera, 352-294-3313, kromaguera@ufl.edu
Long-time and aspiring green thumbs can ask the experts their gardening questions when “Gardening in the Panhandle LIVE!” returns starting Feb
02/03/2021
NFREC Quincy—100 Years of Service and Adaptation
It was the summer of 1978. I had just graduated with a BS degree in Agronomy from the Ohio State University
10/13/2021
Want to become a Certified Drone Pilot?
We are partnering with the Hsu Educational Foundation to provide 2 great classes for new or intermediate level drone pilots!
The first class is June 24, 2021. This class will cover the basics of Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification
06/03/2021
Amazing AmeriCorps
We’re highlighting all things Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) in 2021 as the program marks its 20th anniversary. To learn more about FMNP, view the first blog post here
04/29/2021
Florida’s Great Pumpkins
The Season for the Pumpkin
The Autumn season screams cooler weather, warm colors, rich spices, and Pumpkin. I adore pumpkin, including all its many varieties
10/26/2021
Avocados!
Avocado!
One of the major attractions of Florida for many people is our ability to grow a variety of tropical and subtropical fruits. It was at the very top of my list when I decided to return to Florida from a slightly cooler region
10/26/2021
