UF/IFAS Extension
Putnam County
The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is a federal, state, and county partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences.
Contact
putnam@ifas.ufl.edu
(386) 329-0318
111 Yelvington Rd., Suite 1
East Palatka, FL 32131
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Strength Training and Aging
Aging is commonly associated with decreased mobility, strength and energy. This frailty is largely due to a "decline in function of muscle mass
02/10/2018
Start Simple with MyPlate App Challenges
Making Healthy Choices
If you aren’t sure where to start when you want to begin eating a healthier diet. USDA’s ChooseMyPlate is a reliable resource to get you started
03/13/2020
What's Going on in Florida
UF/IFAS Wakulla County Office CLOSED
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex,.
04/02/2020
Hurricane Preparedness: Food Supply
Preparing Your Food Supply Before the Storm
Hurricane season is upon us. If you haven’t already started (or finished) your hurricane preparations, now is the time
06/01/2018
Show of Hands: Extension’s Role in the 2020 U.S. Census
Among the many parts of our lives that are complicated by COVID-19, add the U.S
03/30/2020
Living a Long Life and Inspiring Movement
A few weeks ago, I was chatting with a colleague about a strength training program she was teaching. In our conversation, she shared that one of her participants was 90 years old
02/13/2020
Health Benefits of Gardening
DID YOU KNOW THESE HEALTH BENEFITS OF GARDENING?
30 minutes of digging and shoveling burns about 150 calories. This is equivalent to riding a stationary bike at the gym for the same amount of time
06/29/2019
Hurricane Preparedness: Food Supply
Preparing Your Food Supply Before the Storm
Hurricane season is upon us. If you haven’t already started (or finished) your hurricane preparations, now is the time
06/01/2018
#ImSavingForSweepstakes
Share Your Savings Goal and Win up to $750 in the #ImSavingForSweepstakes
To celebrate the upcoming America Saves Week (Feb. 26-March 3, 2018), America Saves is launching the #ImSavingForSweepstakes
02/10/2018
