Gadsden 4-H Summer Camps
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Northwest Florida Beef Conference & Trade Show – February 8
The 32nd annual Northwest Florida Beef Conference and Trade Show will be held on Wednesday, February 8th in the Agriculture Conference Center, at the Jackson County Extension Office, located at 2741 Pennsylvania Avenue, Marianna, Florida. Registration and the Trade… Read More
2017 Tri-State Cucurbit Meeting
The 2017 Tri-State Cucurbit Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 19, at the Jackson County Agricultural Conference Center, 2741 Pennsylvania Avenue, Marianna, Florida. Registration opens at 7:30 AM (Central Time) and the event will end with a… Read More
2016Sugarcane Field Day
sugarcane-field-day-2016 The Gadsden County Extension Office announces the 2016 Sugarcane Field Day. When: Monday, November 7, 2016 (registration/check-in is 8:30am) Where: University of Florida Research and Education Center (Quincy) Cost: $10 Pre-registration is encouraged. Please see the attached brochure… Read More
Cooperative Extension – Farm Fest 2016
Healthy Fun for the Whole Family Farm Fest – June 11, 2016 10am – 3pm FAMU Quincy Farm – Research & Extension Center 4259 Bainbridge Hwy – Quincy FREE for ages 18 and under – $5 for adults… Read More
4-H Day at the Capitol
4-H Day at the Capitol is an educational event that provides youth an opportunity to tour different parts of Tallahassee and the Capitol. Youth will visit with their legislators and watch them in action on the floor of… Read More
Mark Your Calendars
2016 February 1st District Council meeting (video conference) 3rd 4-H Day @ Capitol (registration needed) 19th – 21st NW District 4-H Teen Retreat (Camp Cherry Lake) 25th Chickens & Rabbits workshop (Extension office)… Read More
Saddle Club Meeting – November 19th
Join Us!!! Thursday, November 19, 2015, 7:00 pm Gadsden County Extension Office 2140 W. Jefferson Street—Quincy Come learn how to work with and care for horses while making friends and having fun. You do not have to own a… Read More
2014-15 Standards of Excellence – Awards Recognition
The 4-H Year is coming to an end and we are preparing for the annual awards program. Individuals and clubs are required to complete a “Standards of Excellence” packet, which can be found at the link below…. Read More
Camp Cherry Lake Here We Come!!!
July 6th marks the first day of fun and adventure for Gadsden County youth at Camp Cherry Lake in Madison.
Gadsden County 4-H Summer Program
What will your children do over over the summer? Looking for an engaging summer program . Visit the Gadsden County 4-H Summer program page for more details.
Aquaponics Seminar
The Florida A&M University, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences Cooperative Extension Program will be conducting an Aquaponic Seminar. When: Monday, February 23, 2015. Location: Cooperative Extension Teleconference Center, 2010 Pinder Drive, Tallahassee Time: 6:00 – 8:30PM For… Read More
Gadsden Tomato Forum
2014 Gadsden Tomato Forum December 4, 2014 North Florida Research & Education Center Quincy, FL Registration begins at 8:00 (lunch included) Please see the attached brochure for more details. Brochure: 2014 Gadsden Tomato Forum Program final (2)
Sugarcane Field Day
Monday, November 3, 2014 Sugarcane Field Day is an annual event hosted by the University of Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy. Registration Fee is $10 (only registered participants will be allowed in the fields) Please see… Read More
New 4-H Year Begins
It’s time for the kickoff of the Gadsden County 4-H program year. We are geared up and looking forward to serving the youth in our community. The first meetings are a great opportunity for parents and youth to meet… Read More
Fall Into Vegetable Gardening
UF/IFAS Extension presents an interactive video series for Novice Gardeners Tuesdays, September 9th, 16th and 23rd 6:00 – 7:30 pm Central 7:00 – 8:30 pm Eastern Cost: $30/person or $45/couple see attached flyer for more details Fall Into Vegetable… Read More
Make a Difference Mondays
Inspiring 4-H Leaders of Today to Make a Difference for the Leaders of Tomorrow!!! September 15th marks the kickoff of the 2nd annual Make a Difference Mondays series. This session the topic will be “4-H Club Management for… Read More
Full Moon Apiary’s 3rd Annual Essay Contest
Essay Topic “Why Honeybees are Essential to Agriculture” The winner will receive a deluxe beekeeper’s beginner kit including bees!! Deadline to enter is October 6, 2014. Please review the attached flyer for more details, “Full Moon Apiary Essay… Read More
Integrated Pest Management Update
IPMU_flyer_2014 AB 2014 Integrated Pest Management Update Friday, September 5, 2014 – 9:00AM—1:30PM North Florida Research & Education Center-Quincy The integrated pest management update (IPMU) is a statewide extension video conferencing program that provides nursery and landscape… Read More
Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference
Conference highlights: Farm tours Educational workshops Exhibits Keynote address Hands-on “Learning Zone” Innovative Farmer Awards Cutting-edge information A celebration of local foods Hosted by: For more information, visit http://smallfarms.ifas.ufl.edu
Beef Reproduction Technology Training in Gadsden County
Please join us at: Croley Cattle Company Longview Farm 255 Longview Lane, Havana, FL 32333 (Off Highway 12 between Quincy and Havana) Please RSVP to Henry G. Grant @ hgg@ufl.edu to confirm attendance by June 11, 2014 or… Read More
Pond Management Techniques 2014
Spend the early evening learning and understanding pond biology and proper management techniques from experts in the field. This program is for all pond owners, managers and others interested in pond management. Topics and Demonstrations include: • Pond… Read More
FAMU FARM FEST 2014
FAMU FARM FEST 2014 SPRINGTIME – AGRI-SHOWCASE Saturday, June 7, 2014 9am – 3pm FAMU Research & Extension Center 4259 Bainbridge Highway – Quincy Registration: $5 Adults/$2 kids under 18 Children 5 and under free For more information call:… Read More
4H Camp Cherry Lake
Run, Run, Run!! 4-H Camp Cherry Lake 2014 applications are ready!!! For kids ages 8 – 13 June 30 – July 4, 2014 Call 875-7255 for additional information or stop by the office to pick up your application…. Read More
Centennial Anniversary Crop Block Party
Celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 that created the National Cooperative Extension Service FAMU/Extension Teleconference Center “Agriculture Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Feeding and Beautifying the World” April 16, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00… Read More
2014 Gadsden County Events
Applications are now available for participation in the 2014 Gadsden 4-H County Achievement Night Thursday, April 10, 2014 @ 7:00 pm at the Gadsden County Extension Office Demonstrations, Posters, Photography, Illustrative Talks, Public Speaking Categories, and Talent Registration deadline… Read More
4-H Day at the Capitol
4-H Day at the Capitol April 23, 2014 in Tallahassee, FL In total, more than 750 youth and adults have participated in 4-H Day at the Capitol. 4-H Day at the Capitol is an educational event that provides hands-on… Read More
Florida Beef Cattle Short Course
“Manage Your Enterprise, Manage Your Herd” May 7 – 9, 2014 Professional Development Center – Gainesville, FL The course addresses issues for beef cattle enterprises at an elevated level of management skill with practical applications for every beef… Read More
AgriReach Workshop
Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension Program received a capacity building grant from USDA tp establish a Farmer-to-Farmer Mentorship Program with community-based farmers in North Florida. March 21, 2014 9:00am – 3:00pm Lunch will be provided. Contact: Carmen Lyttle… Read More
District III – 4-H Blitz
Registration form attached: Registration_Blitz_District_14 (3)
New Technology for Commercial Vegetable and Fruit Production
Attention: Vegetable Growers and Restricted-use Pesticide applicators North Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy February 26, 2014 (12:00 to 4:50 pm EST) To register call Paula Alday @ (850) 875-7255
Tri-County Cucurbit Meeting
Jackson County Agriculture Center Monday, February 24, 2014 9:00am – 4:00pm FREE Topics: Fertilizer application, insect & disease management, weed management, squash & melon cultivars, food safety issues, pesticide handling
Vineyard Management and Pesticide Safety
Are you a grape producer? Hobbyist? Homeowner? Backyard grape enthusiast? Well this workshop is for you!!! Please join us February 13, 2014 from 1 – 4pm at the Center for Viticulture & Small Fruit Research (FAMU) See the… Read More
Northwest Florida Beef Conference & Trade Show – 2014
Northwest Florida Beef Conference & Trade Show Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Jackson County Extension Agriculture Conference Center 2741 Pennsylvania Avenue, Marianna, FL (850) 482-9620 View attached flyer for details including Grilled Steak Lunch. Beef Conference 2014
2014 Beekeeping in the Panhandle Short Course
The UF/IFAS Panhandle Agriculture Extension Team is pleased to offer a Beekeeping Short-Course in February and March, 2014. These classes will be offered via interactive video conferencing at Extension Offices across the Panhandle. Please review the attached document… Read More
2014 First TIme Home buyers Workshop Schedule
First Time Homebuyers Education Program 2014 Workshop Schedule To register for the class please call the Gadsden County Extension Service at (850) 875-7255 or the Gadsden County… Read More
First Time Home buyer Education Workshops 2015
First Time Homebuyers Education Program 2015 Workshop Schedule To register for the class please call the Board of County Commissioners at (850) 875-8659. For class schedule please call (850) 875-7255. Day Month Date Time Monday January 12th 6:00… Read More
2013 Sugar Cane Field Day
The Sugarcane field day is November 4, 2013. Please click on the heading to see the link for the brochure to register. Sugarcane field day brochure 2013. If you have any questions, please contact the Gadsden County office… Read More
Take a Bite Out of Hunger
Join the UF/IFAS Extension – Gadsden County office as we join together to take a bite out of hunger. Please bring jars of peanut butter to the Gadsden County office until November 15, 2013. This is the second… Read More
NW 4-H Team presents: Make a Difference Mondays
New and seasoned 4-H Volunteers will have an opportunity to gain and enhance knowledge and skills to be effective partners in the area of youth development, leadership, and club development. Please click here MakeADiffFlyer01 to read more. There are… Read More
4-H Dynamics of Flight Daycamp Date Change
The Dynamics of Flight 4-H day camp will be combined with the Junk Drawer Robotics day camp the week of July 22. If you have any questions, please contact Gadsden County 4-H at 850/875-7255.
Livestock Club Graduation Party – Event Postponed
Join us Tuesday, June11th at the Livestock Pavilion for a Graduation party for our outgoing seniors. This is a date change from the 28th of May to the 11th of June. This will also be the chicken pilaf to raise… Read More
Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference
The 5th Annual Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference promises to inform and inspire agricultural innovators. Join us August 2-4 in Kissimmee, Florida for farm tours, a trade show, networking opportunities, live animal exhibits, hands-on workshops, and… Read More
4-H Camp Cherry Lake
It’s time to plan for your summer experience. Youth 8 – 13, whether 4-H members or not, are invited to a week of “Out of this World” fun at 4-H Camp Cherry Lake from June 17-21,2013. Some scholarships… Read More
4-H Fundraiser Atocha Silver 4-H Pendant
When Mel Fisher discovered the long lost Atocha in 1985, little did we know we might someday own not only a piece of history but would be able to help fund Florida 4-H. Follow the link [http://florida4h.org/youth_/council/fundraisers/atocha-silver/] to… Read More
WANTED: Volunteer Counselors for Summer Camps
If you like to camp, enjoy working with children and have some free time this summer, I may just have something for you. Camp Cherry Lake is a 4-H camp loaded with a variety of activities and day camps are held… Read More
Gadsden County Beekeeping Club
Note: TO ENABLE LINKS, BE SURE TO CLICK ON TITLE ABOVE The Gadsden County Beekeeping Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month. This is for beekeeping enthusiasts, hobbyists, beginners and those simply interested in knowing more… Read More
Shooting Sports meets Saturdays
Note: TO ENABLE LINKS, BE SURE TO CLICK ON TITLE ABOVE The Gadsden 4-H Shooting Sports Club meets at the Livestock Pavilion the first Saturday of each month at 9:00 am. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to attend… Read More
About FCS Program
Family & Consumer Sciences offers you information about health and nutrition, food safety, money management, home concerns, relationships, and many other topics. Our resources can help you with life-long learning programs. UF/IFAS Extension works in cooperation with county government, the United… Read More
Io Caterpillars Pack Painful Punch
Article and Audio Introduction by Les Harrison Looks, as the old saying goes, can be deceiving. It is a cautionary pronouncement from experience, usually painful and expensive, to serve as a warning to those who follow and hopefully… Read More
Make Saving a Lifelong Habit
by Samantha Kennedy According to the Federal Reserve, most Americans do not have enough money saved to even cover a $400 emergency. Many factors contribute to this lack of savings, such as low income, high debt, and unexpected… Read More
April Gardening Tips
by Les Harrison At last it looks like the winter of 2018 has finished, at least in north Florida. The storm systems which are still heaping snow and ice on the northern tier states are producing April showers… Read More
Carpenter Bees Bore Problems
by Les Harrison There are certain sounds which cannot be ignored. They convey an immediate message which calls the listener to be alert and prepared. These noises, even here in the Florida panhandle, are uniquely distinct and are… Read More
UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Spring Vegetable Canning
Turn your spring harvest into delicious canned goodies! Learn the basics of pressure canning vegetables, from vegetable preparation to processing. DATE: May 14, 2018 TIME: 6:00 – 9:00pm WHERE: Wakulla County Extension office, 84 Cedar Avenue in Crawfordville COST: $10.00/person This… Read More
Homemade Cleaners are Safe and Inexpensive
Ever thought about making your own homemade cleaners? You should! Many of today’s commercial cleaners are petroleum-based, which may have harmful effects on human and environmental health. But have no fear! On the market today are many wonderful… Read More
Starfish Found In Florida Waters
by Les Harrison With the return of warmer weather, the focus of outdoor activities is shifting to pursuits where the partakers can maintain a comfortable temperature personally. So logically this means taking advantage of the local water resources…. Read More
Don’t Murder the Myrtles
by Les Harrison “If once a man indulges himself in murder, very soon he comes to think little of robbing,” so said English essayist Thomas Penson De Quincey. This early 19th century writer and social commentator published extensively… Read More
Wild Azaleas Are Here To Stay
by Les Harrison There is something to be said about being a longtime resident. While it does limit ones outlook from a global perspective, it promotes focus on perfecting applicable traits which are close to home. The unique,… Read More
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
pixabay.com March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death from cancer. Colorectal cancer is cancer… Read More