On December 6, 2019, the UF/IFAS Extension Bay County Office welcomed Melanie Taylor as their new Family & Consumer Science Extension Agent. Melanie is no stranger to Extension. She grew up in Virginia 4-H and followed in her… Read More
This year there are two options for VITA tax preparations in Bay County. A non-income limited VITA tax preparation site will begin on Monday, January 27. The site is located at the UF/IFAS Extension Bay County Office at… Read More
In case you missed a class videos are below! Trees https://www.facebook.com/CommodoreProductions/videos/952059805003194/ Shrubs and Screening https://www.facebook.com/CommodoreProductions/videos/412397666254372/ Groundcovers, Perennials, & Annuals https://www.facebook.com/CommodoreProductions/videos/2553087261386615/ Turfgrass Renovation with Dr. Bryan Unruh https://www.facebook.com/CommodoreProductions/videos/2814350868790670/ Landscape Recovery Series: Part I Trees Handouts Assessing Hurricane-Damaged Trees and Deciding What… Read More
Originally published in the News Herald, February 2019 L Scott Jackson and Julie McConnell Large holes, swampy ruts, and bare ground have become common in Hurricane Michael impacted areas. It is apparent that we need cost-effective, short-term solutions… Read More
Please check out our Upcoming Events page to see what classes are offered in the Panhandle for Green Industry Professionals. If you’d like to have emails about upcoming events sent directly to your inbox, sign up for our… Read More
Originally published February 12, 2017 The News Herald Celebrate Outdoors insert When we moved to Florida four years ago we gave away our heavy coats and stocked up on flip flops looking forward to mild winters and hot… Read More
Florida Sea Grant is a partnership with the Florida Board of Education, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Florida’s citizens, industries and governments. Bay County Marine Extension Agent, Scott Jackson, supports education programs in these areas: Artificial… Read More
Ever had that one gardening or landscaping question you wished you could get a definitive answer to? The Gardening in the Panhandle Team, made up of UF/IFAS Extension Horticulture Agents, is coming to you to answer those questions…. Read More
The Hurricane Michael Debris Removal Team Wants to Hear from You! Need a Hurricane Michael-impacted vessel removed? The Hurricane Michael Marine Debris Removal Project team wants to help! UF/IFAS Extension and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission collaborated… Read More
Hope you enjoyed the April Gardening Matters and explored your back yard. Exploring the yard provides an opportunity to really look at see what is around you – plants, insects, birds, or other wildlife. May is a… Read More
According to the University of Florida/IFAS Invasive Species Council, invasive species are organisms that are non-native to an area, introduced by humans, and are causing an environmental or economic problem. For residents and visitors to Florida, this definition… Read More
“This article was originally published in the Panama City News Herald” https://www.newsherald.com/lifestyle/20200506/extension-connection-outdoor-exercise-options-abound By: Scott Jackson UF/IFAS Extension Bay County / Florida Sea Grant I was able to safely access the bay for a Sunday afternoon paddle boarding… Read More
4-H youth can promote Florida agriculture with new #FreshFromFL4H design contest! WHY FRESH FROM FLORIDA? The “Fresh From Florida” program originated within the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in 1990 to promote Florida’s farmers and ranchers,… Read More
By: Rhett Register Florida Sea Grant is maintaining a curated list of disaster assistance options for Florida’s coastal businesses disrupted by COVID-19. The list contains links to details about well- and lesser-known options and includes “quick takeaway” overviews… Read More
By Paula Davis, Jennifer Sims, and Janet Psikogios https://www.facebook.com/events/2493946037587324/ Most people think of the color green when they think of 4-H, but on Friday, April 17, 2020, 4-H youth and volunteers in Florida will Purple Up! for Military… Read More
Welcome to Gardening Matters. During this time of social distancing and online schooling, this newsletter provides some gardening activities and fun facts for youth and families. This newsletter is a joint UF/IFAS Extension Bay County 4-H, Master Gardener… Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to Florida food markets. Sales of food products to restaurants and schools have fallen drastically. Some farmers markets have closed. Sales through grocery stores spiked upward initially, but recent limits on… Read More
