Jackson County Extension
850-482-9620 Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Central Time 2741 Pennsylvania Ave Suite 3 Marianna, FL 32448
Welcome to Jackson County Agriculture Extension
Contact the Agents: 850-482-9620 Doug Mayo: livestock, pastures, fish ponds; Ethan Carter: row crops, pest management, CEU & pesticide license training; Matt Lollar: vegetables, fruits, & specialty crops
Farm Cost-Share Kickoff Breakfast – September 18
The Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a Cost-Share Kickoff Breakfast on Wednesday, September 18. The event will begin at 7:00 AM Central Time and will be located at the Jackson County Extension Office Auditorium, 2741… Read More
Proactive Preparation – National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, so right now is a great time to think about how you can be prepared, and then act on those thoughts and get ready for an emergency! This article will help get 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
Master Gardener Tree Giveaway – August 24
Re-Tree JC – Saturday, August 24 The Jackson County Master Gardeners received a donation of an assortment of small trees from Chestnut Hill Nursery, Alachua, Florida to been given away to homeowners to replace trees lost from Hurricane… Read More
Panhandle Youth Expo – October 9-12
The Panhandle Youth Expo (PYE) is a volunteer led youth fair held in Marianna, Florida. This year the event will be held October 9-12, 2019, at the Jackson County Agriculture Center, 3631 Highway 90, Marianna, Florida 32446. The… 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
Plan Ahead for Back to School Savings
It’s still the dog days of summer so it’s hard to believe that the first day of school is right around the corner. Soon, the kids will be wrapping up the lazy days of summer and the fun… 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
Stop the Robocall Madness
I know I am not the only one fed up with the robocall madness. I no longer answer calls from numbers I do not recognize, and I block known scam numbers. These tactics don’t stop the incoming calls,… Read More