The University of Florida/IFAS Extension Peanut Butter Challenge in Jackson County has a new record! Businesses, county employees, residents, and students collected a record amount of peanut butter to help local neighbors in need. This year, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
The 4-H program offers a variety of art-related projects that encourage creativity and skill development among youth. Here are some key aspects: 4-H members can engage in various arts and crafts activities, allowing them to express ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
The 4-H Lego project is a hands-on educational initiative that allows youth to engage in creative and problem-solving activities using Lego bricks. This project is part of the 4-H program, which is designed to provide youth with opportunities ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Jackson County 4-H Electronics Club, which is new this year! The 4-H electricity/electronics program provides youth with educational information about electricity and how it can be used to benefit the human race. The electricity/electronics ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
What: UF/IFAS Forage Legume Conference. When: May 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: The UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County office, 2741 Penn Ave., No. 3, Marianna About: The UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center (NFREC) ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Livestock, UF/IFAS Research
Few things taste better than a freshly grilled hamburger on a hot summer day. If your youth signs up for the 4-H Tailgating camp being held this July 8-10, they will learn how to grill multiple meats safely and tastily! Our 4-H Tailgating Camp ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp
Today is National Learn-About Composting Day! According to the USDA, food waste in the United States is estimated to be 30-40 percent of the country's food supply. This adds up to approximately 133 billion pounds of food waste per year. In our ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Long before she joined the Jackson County 4-H Livestock Club, Caitlin Caudill liked to pretend she was a veterinarian, treating her teddy bear or stuffed cow for a make-believe illness or injury. When she turned 11 and got her first real cow—a ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
On Friday August 9, 2013, 13 Innovative Farmers and Ranchers were recognized by University of Florida IFAS Extension and Farm Credit of Northwest Florida at the Jackson County Agricultural Conference Center in Marianna. This is the third ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureJune rains brought some welcome drought relief to the area. The area is still 35 inches below average over the past three years,however, Jackson County actually had an inch more rain than the 60 year average, through the first half of 2012. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture