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UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns County is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners.  Our residents are supported with research-based solutions to many of your everyday problems.  We can help you save water, shop smarter, eat healthier, identify your plant problems, and help prepare our youth for adulthood. 

In doing this, we offer a variety of programs.  To find out more information about a specific program or to sign up, please click the link below.  Many of our programs are offered virtually.

Power of Plant Based Eating

When:  May 30, 2023 1:00 - 3:00 p.

Where:  UF/IFAS Extension Office Auditorium, 3125 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092

Discover how eating a plant-based, meatless meal a few times a week can lower your cholesterol and improve your heart health. Meatless meals are a great way to help you increase your servings of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and nuts! During this workshop, participants will learn about basics of plant-based eating and will prepare two delicious recipes.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/power-of-plant-based-eating-tickets-631617303357

Appeeling Desserts

When:  May 31, 2023, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Where:  UF/IFAS Extension Office Auditorium, 3125 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092

Do you have a special occasion coming up or feel like treating yourself to something sweet? Fruit is nature’s sweet treat. You will discover healthy cooking techniques that allow fruit's  natural sweetness to shine. Bonus: Fruit for dessert reinforces a healthy eating pattern!

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/appeeling-desserts-tickets-631646209817

Med Instead of Meds

Interested in the Mediterranean Way, but not sure where to start? This 6-part series will help you take simple steps to eating the Med Way.

In this 6-part series for adults, you will learn the 7 simple steps to eating the Med Way. Learn Med tips, life hacks, and recipes that will help you eat the Med Way every day. Participants will engage in hands-on food preparation, making simple, delicious, and satisfying Med Way of eating that will keep you coming back for more.

When:  Cohort I - 10:00 a.m. to Noon on the following Thursdays:  June 1st, 8th, and 22nd, July 6th, 13th, and 20th

Registration: https://bit.ly/medinsteadofmedsI

              Cohort II - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on the following Thursdays:  July 13, 20th, 27th, August 3rd, 10th and 17th.

Registration: https://bit.ly/medinsteadofmedsII

Where:  UF/IFAS Extension Office Wind Mitigation Building, 3111 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092

Kid-Friendly Family Cooking

When:  August 12, 2023, 10:00 a.m.  - 12:00 p.m.

Where:  UF/IFAS Extension Office Auditorium, 3125 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092

This workshop is intended for kids ages 7-17 and their parent(s) and/or grandparent(s). Each family may enroll up to 4 individuals per family registration and requires at least one adult per registration. During the hands-on cooking experience, each family will create two recipes with their families and learn tips to get your kids in the kitchen and eating healthy.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kid-friendly-family-cooking-tickets-631181870967

 Save the Date 

Growing Local in St. Johns County

October 27 and 28, 2023 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.