UF/IFAS Extension
Washington County
We're your front door to the University of Florida. Our extension programs include 4-H, agriculture, natural resources, horticulture and family and consumer sciences. Research-based & non-biased solutions for your life.
Contact
washington@ifas.ufl.edu
(850) 638-6180
1424 Jackson Ave Suite A
Chipley, FL 32428
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 4pm
Simple Cranberry Sauce
Cranberries were likely a part of the Thanksgiving tradition dating all the way back to the very first one. Native Americans ate dried or fresh cranberries and they used cranberries for dye and medicinal purposes
11/22/2019
Writing a Prescribed Burn Plan – A Review for Private Landowners, Webinar 12/3
Join us for a review of things to consider when planning a prescribed burn as we go through the Florida Forest Service burn prescription form during a webinar provided by Tall Timbers, Florida Forest Service, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The webinar will be on Thursday December 3rd from noon - 2:00pm central time
11/10/2020
What's Going on Near You
Fall CEU Classes – Sign Up Now
Need CEUs to keep your pesticide applicator's license current and don't like the idea of watching online videos? You're in luck, there will be a series of in-person CEU classes taught this fall at the Washington County Ag Center. Due to COVID related restrictions, the number of class participants will be strictly limited to 9 individuals per class and advanced registration (online only, links below) and payment are required - no
08/31/2020
Dine In on December 3rd
Make the pledge to Dine In on Tuesday, December 3rd. Dine In for better health – physical, social, and cultural
11/29/2019
Pandemic eating among the food-secure: more comfort foods, but not a drastic increase
During the first three months of the pandemic, food-secure people did not change their eating habits very much, although some of them turned a bit more to comfort foods, new University of Florida research shows. The study also serves as a cautionary tale for how people might want to eat in future pandemics
01/05/2021
WHIP+ Application Deadline October 30
The deadline to apply for the WHIP+ program (crop losses associated with Hurricane Michael) is October 30, 2020. See the press release from USDA below for more info
10/16/2020
After a Hurricane – Keep Food Safety in Mind
By: Kendra Zamojski and Laurie Osgood
If you lost power or your home was damaged by flooding, the food or water in your home could make you and your family sick.
Fridge and Freezer Food Safety
After only a few hours without electricity, refrigerated or frozen foods can reach a temperature that can make your food unsafe to eat
09/18/2020
Dine In on December 3rd
Make the pledge to Dine In on Tuesday, December 3rd. Dine In for better health – physical, social, and cultural
11/29/2019
How to Use a Food Thermometer
You can’t tell by looking if your food is done cooking. Using a food thermometer not only ensures your food is properly cooked to reduce the risk of harmful bacteria, but it also prevents overcooking
11/22/2019
