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
Don’t React too Quickly to Cold-Injured Plants
Our winter temperatures go back and forth all season here in North Florida – one week it’s winter, the next week we may think spring has arrived. This back and forth with cold and mild temperatures throughout winter is typical in North Florida
01/26/2022
New Year Resolution: Compost for a More Productive Garden
Much of the trash that we throw away can be used to make our gardens more productive. A great New Year’s resolution is to begin to covert yard and kitchen debris into soil-enriching compost
01/20/2022
What's Going on in Florida
Florida Certified Horticulture Professional
No previous experience or accreditation it required to be a landscaper in the state of Florida. So when homeowners are searching for service providers, it is important that they question potential companies about their skills
11/18/2021
Volunteering—Answering Life’s Most Persistent and Urgent Question
On January 17, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
01/10/2022
Is Tuna Trendy?
February is American Heart Month and when I think of heart, my thoughts turn to seafood. Perhaps that is unusual, but I love seafood and the fact that the American Heart Association recommends 1 to 2 seafood meals a week fits right into my gastronomic plans
01/19/2022
Gifts for the Gardener
Christmas is on its way and it’s time to buy those gifts. If there is a gardener on your gift list, consider a gardening gift
12/17/2021
Gulf States Horticulture Expo 2022
Here in Northwest Florida, finding horticultural supplies and plant material that is available locally is a challenge. Due to our location, looking to the neighboring states is very practical
11/30/2021
