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
countyextinfo@myokaloosa.com
(850) 689-5850
3098 Airport Road
Crestview, FL 32539
Farmers’ Markets and Food Deserts
Rising fuel and fertilizer prices along with ongoing supply chain issues have been devastating for our farmers. From 2019 to 2020, farm expenditures increased by 28%
06/16/2022
There has been concern about the health and numbers of pollinators in recent years. Planting a small area around your home can provide a place for pollinators to help pollinate your fruit and vegetable plants
06/13/2022
What's Going on in Florida
Time to Apply for 2022 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course
The University of Florida Extension Office in Okaloosa County is taking applications for the 2022 Master Gardener Volunteer training course.
We are looking for people who will provide volunteer time at the Extension Office in Crestview assisting with our planned educational activities
07/07/2022
Extension 101: Agriculture Agents
Your county UF/IFAS Extension office houses agents with expertise in many different fields; depending upon your needs and interests, you may be familiar with some of our agents, but not others. This is the first in a series that will explore the work extension agents do in the field
08/18/2022
Pollinator Plants, Plant Clinic & Farmer’s Market
If you are interested in learning about pollinators and how to attract them to your garden and/or need help diagnosing a lawn, landscape or garden problem and want to purchase locally grown produce, we have two upcoming events for you.
First, on Wednesday, May 18 at 10 a
05/16/2022
Successful Gardening in Summer Seminar & April Plant Clinic
It will not be long before we again are in the heat of summer here in North Florida. The heat, rain, humidity, insects and fungi all take their toll on our gardens and landscapes
04/14/2022
Spring Festival of Flowers April 1, 2 & 3, 2022 in Milton, FL
The Spring Festival of Flowers will be held this weekend in Milton. It will be held at the UF/IFAS & Pensacola State College Milton Campus (5988 HWY 90 in Milton, FL)
03/29/2022
Lawn and Groundcovers Webinar (3-31-22)
The next Gardening in the Panhandle Live webinar will be 3/31/2022 at 12 noon Central Time. The topic is “Turfgrass and Groundcovers” and Dr
03/29/2022
