UF/IFAS Extension
Union County
The Union County Extension Office is a cooperatively funded service of the University of Florida / IFAS/ Extension in a partnership with USDA and the Union County Board of County Commissioners
Contact
union@ifas.ufl.edu
(386) 496-2321
15120 SW 84th Street
Lake Butler, FL 32054-1701
Silver nanoparticles show promise in fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria
For centuries, silver has been known to have antimicrobial properties. New research investigated whether silver nanoparticles could amplify the effects of antibiotics on antibiotic-resistant bacteria
01/31/2023
Extension Solutions (for your life)
Did you know that Orange TV has been interviewing UF/IFAS Extension Orange County’s faculty and volunteers for 26 years for educational content?
UF/IFAS Emeritus Extension Agents Celeste White and Tom MacCubbin began Extension Solutions as co-hosts in 1997. The show provides up-to-date information on horticulture, agriculture, nutrition, financial management, and 4-H Youth Development topics
01/31/2023
This Arbor Day, Plant an Investment in a Greener Future
January 20 is Arbor Day in Florida, and this Friday, Extension offices throughout the state will be hosting tree planting workshops and tree giveaways. Florida gets a jump on national arbor day, which isn’t until April, because this is the time of year when young trees are easiest to transplant in our warmer climate
01/18/2023
Florida opens grant program for Ian-, Nicole-damaged beaches
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection sent the following information Jan. 31 regarding a grant program for beach restoration projects resulting from Hurricane Ian and/or Hurricane Nicole damages:
For Immediate Release: Jan
01/31/2023
Let’s All Be Fair at the Fair
County fairs have a special place in people's hearts, especially 4-Hers. Many youth spend months preparing their animals for this big day
10/12/2017
Nourishment…a common thread woven through school gardens
Nourishment, a common thread woven through school gardens, and for many it is the reason to have them.
Why would teachers have a school garden? After all, for some- it adds another responsibility, to an already full plate
01/30/2023
Master Gardener Volunteers Ready to Help in Fort Walton Beach
What happened to the old Extension Office Annex on Hollywood Boulevard in Fort Walton Beach where I used to go to have my lawn and garden questions answered?
Here is the answer as well as info on where to find us now.
The main office for the University of Florida-IFAS Extension in Okaloosa County has always been located in the Crestview area since the early 1900s
01/30/2023
