February is National Canned Food Month

In 1795, Napoleon needed a better way to preserve large quantities of food for his troops during the Napoleonic Wars, so his government offered a reward of 12,000 francs for the invention of a new… Read More
by Terri Keith
Posted: February 23, 2021
In 1795, Napoleon needed a better way to preserve large quantities of food for his troops during the Napoleonic Wars, so his government offered a reward of 12,000 francs for the invention of a new… Read More
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Canning, food preservation, nutrition, Vegetables
Posted: February 2, 2021
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… Read More
Category: Health & Nutrition, Uncategorized, Work & Life
Tags: cooking school, Food Safety, Healthy meals, nutrition
by Doug Mayo
Posted: September 10, 2020
Opportunity Florida, on behalf of Jackson County, will be accepting grant applications from businesses that have been financially impacted by COVID-19 (farms and agricultural businesses are included). The funding for these grants has been awarded… Read More
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Money Matters, Turf
by Terri Keith
Posted: August 26, 2020
Watermelon is a tasty treat so celebrating watermelons in August sounds like a great reason to break out all the delicious and healthy watermelon recipes I’ve been saving—like this one for Watermelon Limeade. Did you know… Read More
by Doug Mayo
Posted: May 20, 2020
As a part of Phase 1 of the Jackson County Board of County Commission’s Re-Opening Plan, the UF/IFAS Jackson County Extension Office is open to the public once again. The Extension Staff have been working… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
by Terri Keith
Posted: April 15, 2020
The Jackson County Extension Service is excited to welcome Terri Keith as the new Family and Consumer Sciences Agent. Keith will be providing science-based information from the University of Florida to help Jackson County citizens… Read More
by Doug Mayo
Posted: March 18, 2020
The Board of County Commissioners met on March 17, 2020 and declared that Jackson County is now operating in a State of Emergency due to COVID19. At this time, there have been no positive cases… Read More
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Posted: November 29, 2019
Make the pledge to Dine In on Tuesday, December 3rd. Dine In for better health – physical, social, and cultural. Why Join families and communities across the country as they “Dine In” on December 3rd in celebration… Read More
Posted: November 27, 2019
The holidays are upon us! The holidays are a beloved time of year for many, but they are also a source of stress. Stress is defined by an individual’s values, beliefs, and perceptions, so it… Read More
Posted: November 22, 2019
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…. Read More
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