I grew up in Kentucky and attended 4-H camp every year from age 8-18. Wanting to be part of the whole camp experience, I became a counselor-in-training when I was eligible and then a full-fledged counselor. Then when… 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
Make the pledge to Dine In on Tuesday, December 3rd. Dine In for better health – physical, social, and cultural. Why Join families and communities across the country as they “Dine In” on December 3rd in celebration of home cooked… Read More
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. Check out this… Read More
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. They also used… Read More
You have your frozen turkey. Now what? Plan ahead to be sure your bird is safe and ready to cook. Do not thaw your frozen turkey on the counter. All parts of the turkey must be kept at… Read More
You get home after a busy day and now it’s time to figure out what to make for dinner. You open the pantry and the refrigerator in a search for something to make for dinner. Maybe you can’t… Read More
Authors: Holly Abeels, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension; Gabby Barbarite, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, FL Atlantic University; Betty Staugler, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension; L Scott Jackson, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension Recent news headlines report another emergence… Read More
It’s still the dog days of summer so it’s hard to believe that the first day of school is right around the corner. Soon, the kids will be wrapping up the lazy days of summer and the fun… Read More
I know I am not the only one fed up with the robocall madness. I no longer answer calls from numbers I do not recognize, and I block known scam numbers. These tactics don’t stop the incoming calls,… Read More
Originally published in the Panama City News Herald Scott Jackson UF/IFAS Extension Bay County / Florida Sea Grant In the past month, Bay County worked with fishing and diving groups as well as numerous volunteers to deploy two artificial… Read More
Originally published in the Lynn Haven Ledger By Julie McConnell We are still a few weeks away from the official start of summer, but the recent hot dry weather pattern has been hard on landscapes. Sun exposure in… Read More
