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
Technical and Financial Assistance Available for Producers to Implement Agriculture Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Central Florida
Producers have implemented Best Management Practices (BMPs) that maintain or improve water quality, quantity, and soil conditions on their farms for many years. For the purposes of the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services (FDACS) Office of Agricultural Water Policy (OAWP) BMP program, a BMP is defined by law as a means, a practice or combination of practices determined by the coordinating agencies, based on research,
06/24/2021
An Eggcellent Project: 4-H Embryology
That's a wrap! June marks the end of the St. Johns County 4-H Embryology Program for the Spring 2021 Semester
06/08/2021
What's Going on in Florida
Irrigation Orientation – A Webinar Series for Florida Homeowners
Are you frustrated that with all the energy and money devoted to your yard, you still have patchy turfgrass or weed spots? Or you are spending too much money to keep your grass green? Did you know.
04/20/2021
A Boost for Hernando County’s Scallop Season
Over the last year, a team of volunteers worked hard to help give the bay scallop population off Hernando's coast a much-needed boost. These volunteers go by the name of "Scallop Sitters
07/27/2021
Celebrating Outdoors – Sun Safety
Time to Celebrate!
As we move towards Memorial Day weekend, many of us may have plans to spend it outdoors grilling, enjoying the beach or lake, picnicking with friends, and remembering those special people in our lives who have passed while serving our country. As you celebrate and honor the service women and men and enjoy the outdoors, it is important to remember to protect your skin
05/25/2021
Youth Learn to Appreciate Nature Through Video Series
After in-person programming was suspended in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a questionnaire was sent to 4-H families. The majority of the 31 families who responded said they did not want online programs
04/26/2021
Horse Judging & Hippology: A Closer Look
Have you ever wondered what our youth on the St. Johns County 4-H Horse Judging and Hippology teams do?
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04/16/2021
Get to Know St. Johns County 4-H Again: Enroll in 4-H Summer Day Camp
In the Past Year
Last year, the state 4-H office cancelled in-person programming from March 2020 through August 1, 2020. Subsequently, we created the summer video series while the state offered virtual day camps
03/30/2021
