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
Enhancing Your Scholarly Works Series – Awards and Recognition for Extension Professionals
As we wrap up the old year and before we begin diving into the new year, it is important that we take time to reflect on the highlights of our programing efforts from this past year. These highlights can then be transformed into award winning programs if we dedicate time to “toot our own horn” and submit such programs for professional awards
01/03/2022
First Farm of St. Johns County Receives CARES Award from Farm Bureau
In 2021, St. Johns County was honored to have David and Cristol Lee of First Farm be recognized as the CARES award recipient
01/01/2022
What's Going on in Florida
UF/IFAS Drone Prep Course
If you interested in preparing to take the FAA Part 107 General Knowledge Exam to become a licensed drone pilot, this program may be what you are looking for, see flier for details.
12/22/2021
The View from Two Months In
Hello all, and welcome to a brand new year!
I’ve been Dean of UF/IFAS Extension now for a little over two months. When I first started, I received a piece of advice from SVP Scott Angle: “Above all, just have fun!” he told me
01/04/2022
What Does ‘Organic’ Mean to You?
Organic crop production is increasing in the tri-county agricultural area, with a healthy abundance of vegetables headed straight to your local grocery stores and retail markets. But what makes your produce "organic?"
When discussing organic practices with the public, it is often assumed that organic produce is not treated when infected with pests
12/31/2021
Manners Do Matter
When is it important to use proper table manners? Always! Proper table manners have a place at the table, no matter where you are, who you are, or who you are with. Manners help us make a good impression and give confidence in social settings
12/07/2021
Look What’s Peeping in St. Johns County 4-H
Historically, humans and poultry have interacted in many ways beyond owning chickens as farm animals. From domesticated fowl being used for meat and egg production to fancy breeds being shown in competition, ducks, chickens, turkeys, and other poultry are a huge part of many cultures around the world
12/01/2021
Beef Cattle Workshop for Beginners
If you are interested in registering to attend a FREE Beef Cattle Workshop for Beginners on December 15, 2021 from 9 AM - 12 PM at Spring Ranch in Putnam County, contact Tim Wilson, UF/IFAS Extension, St. Johns County - Production Ag Agent at timwilson@ufl
11/24/2021
