The 2026 Tri-State Fruit & Vegetable Conference was held on Thursday, January 29. There were 6 educational presentations, 8 tradeshow booths, and 11 event sponsors. Speakers included UF/IFAS Extension faculty and industry representatives ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Start Giving Season early this year by participating in UF/IFAS Extension’s Peanut Butter Challenge this October. Jackson County is participating again this year. The friendly competition among counties asks community members to bring a ... READ MORE
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Country Bumpkins is a club with a variety of things for the members to choose from to learn this year. They can learn some cooking and baking skills, practice some artistic techniques as well as do some Geocaching. The sky is the limit for ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension,
What is the Beef Cattle Project? The beef cattle project teaches production methods of the current beef cattle industry. The beef cattle project allows youth to explore the areas of animal husbandry, livestock selection and evaluation, health ... READ MORE
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Does your child have an interest in crochet, needlepoint, or embroidery? If so, our upcoming 4-H Hooks and Needles Summer Camp will give them a great introduction to these skills and more. This summer camp will be hosted at the Jackson County ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp,
UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County is pleased to announce that Abigail (Abbey) Payne is the new Commercial and Environmental Horticulture Agent. Abbey will be focusing on consultations and educational programs for specialty crop ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Sarranda Myrick is Jackson County 4-H's Volunteer of the Week! Helen Keller once said, "Alone we can do so little, but together we can do so much." This statement reflects Sarranda Myrick's heart for service and passion for providing ... READ MORE
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have turned to cooking more meals at home. Preparing meals and eating at home has many benefits. When cooking meals, you can select the ingredients and choose healthy recipes lower in saturated ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, , WORK & LIFE
You can’t tell by looking if your food is done cooking. Using a food thermometer not only ensures your food is properly cooked to reduce the risk of harmful bacteria, but it also prevents overcooking. Check out this video for more information: https://www.facebook.com/UFIFASNWFCS/videos/vl.3187756837932254/491642101442297/?type=1 Sources: IsItDoneYet.gov Is ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, , WORK & LIFE
You have your frozen turkey. Now what? Plan ahead to be sure your bird is safe and ready to cook. Do not thaw your frozen turkey on the counter. All parts of the turkey must be kept at a safe temperature during the thawing process and cooked ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, , WORK & LIFE