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
Basketgrass, Foe or Friend?
What is this?
I've been asked by several people what this plant (see photo to the right) is and if it is a weed? Identifying this plant as basketgrass is the easy part. It is common in forests or areas with shade
09/28/2021
Peanut Butter Challenge Contributes in More Ways than One
Starting October 1st and ending on November 24th Putnam County youth will be once again participating in the Peanut Butter Challenge which provides a critical food staple to those in need. Last year, Putnam County 4-H collected and donated over 70 jars of peanut butter to Feed the Need of Putnam County which works to end childhood hunger in the county
09/27/2021
What's Going on in Florida
Green Industries Best Management Practices
When: Most Tuesday Oct. 26, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
GI-BMP Putnam County Oct 26 Tentative Agenda
Where: UF/IFAS Extension Putnam County Auditorium
111 Yelvington Rd, East Palatka 32131
Cost: $25
Registration Link:
08/30/2021
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
Fall Colors and Flavors
When you hear the word "Fall"….What is the first color that comes to mind? What food?
“Orange and pumpkins?” “Red and apples? Think of all fruits and vegetables orange and red - apples, carrots, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, acorn and butternut squash, red peppers, and of course, pumpkins!
While these colors may represent the season of fall, the red and orange colors are so much more than just the hue of the fruits and vegetables
09/22/2021
Drones are Buzzing in Putnam County Agriculture
UF/IFAS hosted the first Tri-County Agricultural Area 4-H Drone Camp during the Summer of 2021. The camp was graciously sponsored by the Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation District and so the host location was the UF/IFAS Putnam County Extension Office
09/17/2021
Enhancing Your Scholarly Works Series – Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS)
In a recent in-service-training, Scholarship in Extension 2.0 Virtual Workshop, the Central District Regional Specialized Agents (RSAs) and Associate District Extension Director (DED) reviewed program development implementation and evaluation, as well as the need for a “diversified scholarship portfolio” (Adams, et al, 2005)
09/03/2021
Plant Profile: Pencil Plant
Euphorbia tirucalli
Euphorbia tirucalli (pronounced you-FOR-bee-ya tie-roo-KAH-lee) commonly known as Pencil plant is relatively easy plant to grow in North Florida. It is well adapted to drought conditions; it enjoys full sun and has few pests
08/30/2021
