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Bullying – Stop It!
Have you ever been bullied or know someone who has been bullied? I know I have. October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Each October since 2006, there has been a national effort to raise awareness about bullying and provide… Read More
Salsa Canning Night! Fall Crop Food Preservation Course
Do you love salsa? Have you wanted to learn more about food preservation or canning? Then come to our fall food preservation course on the evening of Tuesday, October 29th here at the UF/IFAS Extension office! You… Read More
Grab Your Shoes and a Friend: Join us for the Heart and Sole 5K Event
The University of Florida IFAS Extension Service, the Florida Department of Health Jackson County and Jackson Hospital have collaborated to host the 4th annual Heart and Sole 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 7 am to… Read More
Free Community Wellness Event: Heart & Sole 5K
Come join us for the annual Jackson County Heart & Sole 5K on Saturday, September 7th at 7am at Citizen Lodge Park in Marianna. Check out this flyer for more information. Don’t forget to pre-register on Eventbrite for… Read More
Summer Local Eats – Supporting Farmers’ Markets
Summer is a great time of year to eat locally grown fresh produce! There are many options rich in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and nutrients. Farmers work hard to provide life-sustaining sustenance for society, and consumers… Read More
New Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent Serving Jackson County
The UF/IFAS Jackson County Extension welcomes a new Family and Consumer Sciences agent, Stephanie Herzog. Stephanie loves to serve others and help them become the best they can be, and especially enjoys working with children and youth. Stephanie’s… Read More
What’s in a Label?
For those of us who read food labels, grocery shopping can be a confusing maze of health claims enticing us to make what look like healthy choices. But, are these choices really healthy? When I noticed that my… Read More
Wells Water Safety after Hurricane Michael
PSA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wells Water Safety after Hurricane Michael October 22, 2018 To be read on the air or issued in print. After a hurricane, is your well water safe to use? If your private well or… Read More
Water Safety Month is May!
Always supervise children closely around water. Photo credit, Marie Arick Do you have firm water safety practices? Are you a strong swimmer? Do you know Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)? Each May, as the temperature rises, the gravitation to… Read More