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UF/IFAS Extension
Suwannee County
Welcome to the UF/IFAS Extension in Suwannee County website. From learning principles of proper nutrition to growing profitable crops and helping youth develop leadership skills and self esteem. Suwannee County's Extension offers a wealth of practical information for the citizens of our county.
Contact
suwannee@ifas.ufl.edu
(386) 362-2771
1302 11th Street SW
Live Oak, FL 32064
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
What is the Future of our Food?
Agriculture provides the fundamental sustenance of life, and without it no human can survive. Agriculture impacts the food, health, economy, environment, technology, and well-being of all
03/05/2018
Question of the Day- What makes beef palatable?
Florida and the Beef Market
The primary product of the Florida cattle industry is weaned calves heading out of state. This is due to that fact that there aren't enough facilities close to Florida to raise all of these animals to a finished or end weight and process them
05/16/2019
What's Going on in Florida
Here is What’s Trending in Wineries
As the Baby Boomer generation ages, they are drinking less wine due to health reasons. So too, with the Millennial's
07/17/2019
High Blood Pressure
Like most people, you probably know someone that has high blood pressure also called "hypertension." Based on data from 2018, there are now more than 100 million Americans suffering from this disease
10/28/2018
Let’s Walk Florida is Coming to Pasco County!
We all know by now that living a sedentary lifestyle is not healthy. Countless studies show its association with obesity, cancer, and other chronic conditions
07/17/2019
Functional Foods
These days, it is not hard to find food advertisements that claim to do everything from supporting weight loss to reducing the risk of chronic disease. There are, however, a very particular group of foods promoted as "superfoods
11/12/2018
The Annual Suwannee Valley Fall Harvest Experience Kicks Off!
Each year during the fall harvest season, public schools from all around North Florida send youth to the Fall Harvest Experience located at the North Florida Research and Education Center-Suwannee Valley in Live Oak. In addition to hosting student participants from public schools, 4H members from around the region have also been invited to attend on a special
10/30/2018
High Blood Pressure
Like most people, you probably know someone that has high blood pressure also called "hypertension." Based on data from 2018, there are now more than 100 million Americans suffering from this disease
10/28/2018
Peanut Fun Facts
Nutritional Facts:
Peanuts provide a delicious and accessible source of protein to the human diet. Peanuts are considered a legume and are related to beans, lentils, and soy
07/01/2018
