UF IFAS Jackson County Extension, Family & Consumer Science

02/28/2024

Jackson County Extension is seeking applicant for an Administrative Assistant to work the the Family & Consumer Science Program - Application Deadline March 7. https://recruit.hirebridge.com/v3/goto/?c=avgdj5 For more information call 850-482-9620

10/16/2023

SNEAK PEEK. HEART AND SOLE 5K MEDALS ARE IN! Register now on Eventbrite!

10/02/2023

Jackson County Extension is seeking to fill an open position. We are searching for an Administrative Assistant to support the Family and Consumer Science Program as well as to coordinate meeting room usage at the Ag Office Complex, on Penn Avenue in Marianna. Application deadline October 18.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 18, 2023 STARTING SALARY: $24,960.00 (possibly higher depending on experience) Role and Responsibilities Under general supervision, performs a variety of secretarial and administrative office management duties to support the depa

07/18/2023

05/22/2023

Want to learn more about growing and cooking with herbs? Join us Tuesday, June 6th from 6:00-8:00 PM for the final workshop in our spring/summer series. We will discuss herbs that grow well in the spring and summer months, and you'll get to taste some too!

For more details or to register online, click the link below. You can also register at our office at 2741 Penn Avenue, Marianna, FL.

This is the third session in a 3-part series focused on growing and cooking food from your own garden.

05/19/2023

Summer is heating up and that can lead to higher utility bills. If you're interested in saving money, join us on Monday, June 5th for an energy workshop to learn more about ways to Cool Down Your Power Bill.

More details as well as additional class dates and locations are listed on our Eventbrite page.

Register online or call us to reserve your spot! 850-482-9620.

Learn about steps you can take to lower your energy use and bring down your utility bills!

05/04/2023

It's not too late to register for our Hike & Learn at the Florida Caverns State Park tomorrow!

The hike will start at 8:15 am. Work on your weekly physical activity goals while learning about edible plants and enjoying one of our wonderful state parks!

Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hike-learn-at-florida-caverns-state-park-registration-617341845077. If you want to join but would rather pay with cash, please email [email protected] to let us know you plan to join. We will email you the details about the hike.

This is an educational hike at the Florida Caverns State Park.

03/29/2023

UF IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program

Preparing food at home can SAVE you money and the environment! Enjoy meals with friends and family and add some variety by trying new flavors and foods from around the world: http://ow.ly/lMMz50Nkusk

UF IFAS Extension FCS University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Eat Right Kids Eat Right

03/26/2023

As a private well owner, you are responsible for ensuring that your water is safe to drink. If you want to have your water screened for FREE and learn about steps you can take to help ensure your drinking water is safe, as well as how to help protect groundwater quality, join us at our upcoming workshop on Thursday, April 13th at 6:00 PM. Follow the link below for more details and registration options. Attend in-person or virtually via Zoom!

This multi-county workshop will focus on residential private wells and water quality for homeowners. Attend in-person or virtually via Zoom.

03/24/2023

Looking for a way to add more veggies to your meals? Try growing them at home! If you're not sure where to start, join us for our next Garden to Table class on Saturday, April 1st! Follow the link below for more information and details on registering.

This is the second session in a 3-part series focused on growing and cooking food from your own garden.

03/13/2023

There's still time to register for tomorrow's Cottage Foods and Food Safety workshop! Learn about Florida's cottage food regulations and food safety considerations for cottage food operators.

The workshop is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Find more details and register online at:

This in-person workshops will review Florida's cottage food regulations and cover basic food safety training.