Register for upcoming UF/IFAS Extension Programs

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.

Living on a Few Acres - St. Johns County

When:  The 3rd Thursday of the month from 6 - 7 p.m.

Where:  Wind Mitigation Building, 3111 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092

Information and Registration: Living on a Few Acres Workshops

Workshops:  Aug 15 - Cool-Season/Wildlife Forages; Sep 19 - Drones on the Farm; Oct 17 - Cattle for the Small Farmer.

This workshop series covers a variety of topics to help you and your small farm! 

To learn more about Living on a Few Acres watch this short video

If you missed a workshop or would just like to attend in a different county that better meets your schedule please click the link below.

Living on a Few Acres - St. Johns - Duval - Clay Counties

Butterflies in Your Florida Landscape

Florida's Butterfly Species: Explore the diversity of butterfly species native to our region and their unique characteristics.

Host Plants: Learn about the host plants that caterpillars rely on and how to provide essential habitats for these magnificent insects.

Nectar Plants: Discover the colorful array of nectar-rich plants that will entice butterflies to visit your garden.

When:  Tuesday, August 13 - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Where:  3125 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092

Registration:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/butterflies-in-your-florida-landscape-tickets-938787517737?aff=oddtdtcreator

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Certified Professional

The Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program offers a Florida-Friendly Landscaping Certified Professional (FFLCP) designation to individuals who have completed the required training in FFL principles and are familiar with the latest UF/IFAS recommendations. These trained professionals have demonstrated the ability to recognize and address common landscape issues by using environmentally sustainable landscape management practices that help preserve and protect Florida’s water and natural resources.

When:  Tuesday, October 15, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where:  3125 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092

Registration:  link will be provided when available

Master Gardener Volunteers Fall Plant Sale

When:  October 11 & 12, 2024 - 9:00 a. m. - 2:00 p.m.

Where: 3125 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092

Cash or Check only.

Developing Partnerships to Reach a Common Goal

Growing Cool-Season in Central Florida