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
Thank you for attending the Butterfly Gardening Workshop! Below are links to the presentations and the map of the garden. Butterfly Basics – Julie McConnell (Link to PDF of slides) Gardening for Butterflies – Jody Wood-Putnam (Link to PDF of… 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
After a hurricane, is the food in your home safe to eat? If you lost power, be careful: the food in your fridge or pantry could make you and your family sick. If refrigerated or frozen foods stay… Read More
Wow! I was so excited to hear the news. Dad had just called to invite me on a deep sea trip out of Galveston. I had grown up fishing but had never been to sea. My mind raced… Read More
The University of Florida does not endorse any particular brand of peanut butter. Originally printed in the Lynn Haven Ledger Once again, UF/IFAS Extension faculty and staff will be collecting unopened jars of peanut butter from residents, volunteer… Read More
Originally printed in the Lynn Haven Ledger September 21, 2018 The serene allure of life at sea fishing or sailing on Bay County’s sparkling emerald waters is enticing. These inspiring dreams and sounds of ocean waves send many of… Read More
Have you been told by family members or friends that you should sell your cookies, cakes or jams/jellies because they are so delicious? Before you venture into this endeavor, attend the upcoming Understanding Florida Cottage Food Law Workshop… Read More
On June 6th, we held an Invasive Species Workshop: Air Potato Challenge and Species Awareness day at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Panama City. Over 700 air potato leaf beetles were distributed to more than 30 sites in… Read More
The aroma of fresh herbs in cooking transforms an ordinary meal into something extraordinary. Herbs improve the flavor of foods while at the same time they help to reduce salt, sugar and fat in dishes. Fresh herbs are… Read More
Did you know that in 2011, the “baby boom” generation began to turn 65? By 2030, it is projected that 20% or 1 in 5 people will be age 65 or older. The “oldest old”, those aged 85… Read More
By L. Scott Jackson and Julie B. McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension Bay County Northwest Florida’s pristine natural world is being threaten by a group of non-native plants and animals known collectively as invasive species. Exotic invasive species originate from… Read More
The UF/IFAS Extension St Lucie County and the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center are teaming up with partner agencies to conduct Air Potato Challenge Days in 2018. During these events, residents and public land managers struggling… Read More
