Chipley, Fla.-The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Washington County’s Extension Office has redesigned their website to be more user-friendly.
The website offers the latest information on upcoming events, and web-based updates on topics including Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H and Horticulture.
The Washington County agriculture page offers the latest marketing solutions for producers and consumers as well as research based information. Visit the agriculture page for updated information on integrated pest management, agricultural markets, and small farms.
The Washington County Family and Consumer Sciences page offers information and education to help you live well. This page can provide information on canning, nutrition, raising children, and financial planning
The 4-H page plugs the visitor into a community of young people across America who are learning and practicing leadership, citizenship and life skills. The Washington County 4-H website page provides information on 4-H camps calendar of events and activities, volunteer information, Washington County Youth Fair and 4-H in the classroom.
By visiting the Gardening and Landscaping page on the Washington County Extension website you will receive information about home gardening, lawns, turfgrass, weeds, bugs, ornamental plants and more
This page also offers material on how to become a Master Gardener and upcoming Master Gardener activities. It features information and a photo gallery about the Chipley Farmers Market as well.
Gardening and Landscaping also has a frequently asked questions list, and fact sheets on pesticide licensing will also be provided. It also contains a list of subtopic categories featuring Lawn and Landscapes, Plant Identification, Gardening, Weed Management, Pest/Insect and Disease Management and Water Conservation.
Along with specific sections, this website also features a home page which provides information on upcoming events with local and regional extension offices, contact information, maps and directions, links and a blog page.
In addition, Washington County Extension has also updated their service directory. Local business should call the extension office to be added to this newly updated list.
The ultimate goal for the Washington County Extension website is to provide easy access to the latest research based information provided by the University of Florida.
For more information on the Washington County Extension Office website, visit us on the web at blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/washingtonco, or feel free to contact us by telephone at 850-638-6180.
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