UF/IFAS Extension
St. Johns County
In Florida, the Cooperative Extension Service is administered by the University of Florida. St. Johns County Commissioners provide support for local faculty, staff and facilities. Check out our recent blog posts below. You can "sort by your interest" to see blogs from other program areas.
Contact
stjohns@ifas.ufl.edu
(904) 209-0430
3125 Agricultural Center Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32092
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 5pm
Closed Weekends and Holidays
Holiday Spending Tips!
Does the holiday leave you feeling that you overspent and have to start the New Year feeling blue? Here are some holiday tips to help keep you in track of your spending during this challenging time.
Plan to spend approximately 1 to 3% of your take home income for the holidays
10/28/2019
Thanksgiving Nutrition!
Stuff the bird and not yourself! According to research from the Calorie Control Council, the average American consumes more than 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat from eating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The worst part is that these figures don’t include breakfast or a late evening snack
11/04/2019
What's Going on Near You
FCS and Horticulture Get Hands Dirty!
Terra Freeman, UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns Horticulture Agent and myself will be hosting a summer camp on growing and using herbs
05/31/2019
Osteoporosis Risk Factors
Osteoporosis, or ‘porous bone’, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist. Men, as well as women, are affected by osteoporosis, a disease that can be prevented and treated
10/28/2019
UF Students Compete as Finalists in National Product Development Baking Competition
A team of University of Florida food science and human nutrition graduate students have been selected as one of three college groups to compete as finalists for the nation’s most prominent scholarship competition for students pursuing careers in food technology and science, baking and culinary arts.
The students will compete in the final round of the American Society of Baking (ASBE) Product Development Competition on March 1, 2020 at
01/16/2020
Do I Have Enough to Retire?
When the time finally comes to retire, the first question asked is, “Will I have enough to retire?” A 2018 Bankrate survey found 61 percent of Americans don’t have a clue about how much they need to save for their future. How much you need is based on what type of standard of living you want
10/28/2019
What is Bone?
A question always asked at my calcium related programs for middle elementary grades is: How many bones does an adult body have? I get various answers but the correct one is 206. Bones serve various paramount functions in our body including: provide support to our skeletal system; stores minerals and lipids especially calcium; produce blood cells which are produced in the red marrow, which fills the internal cavities of many bones;
10/28/2019
Osteoporosis Risk Factors
Osteoporosis, or ‘porous bone’, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist. Men, as well as women, are affected by osteoporosis, a disease that can be prevented and treated
10/28/2019
Perishable Food Safety
The Atlantic Hurricane season is officially from June 1st through November 30th according to the National Hurricane Center. By living in Florida means being aware of potential hurricanes for those six months
10/28/2019
