Composting is a big hit in Nassau County! People are excited to recycle their food scraps, cardboard, and yard waste. Below are pictures and information. The next Therm n' Worm Compost & Learn Composting Workshop is scheduled for June 7th, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources
Introduction Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an abundant source of high protein plant biomass. This plant material can be composted to produce a net gain in total nitrogen on the farm. After mixing and management, storage-ready compost can be ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Congratulations to all of competitors, exhibitors, volunteers, and friends who participated in the 2024 Northeast Florida Fair! Congratulations to our Showmanship Champions! And of course, we would like to showcase some happy moments ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Livestock
Letter from the Director Dear Nassau County Residents, We hope that everyone fared well during the storm. Nassau County and the University of Florida provide many resources to all Floridians to help in mitigation, protection, and recovery. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionLetter from the Director Dear Nassau County Residents, April celebrated National Volunteer Month. Extension offices across the country are dependent upon our volunteers. Volunteers allow extension offices to expand their outreach by bringing ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Upcoming Programs 4-H Youth Development Teen Leadership Club When: 2nd Tuesday of the month; 6:30pm – 8:00pm (subject to change) Where: Miner Road Extension Office (85831 Miner Road, Yulee, FL 32097) or (543350 US-1, Callahan, FL 32011) Youth ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS ExtensionUpcoming Programs 4-H Youth Development Teen Leadership Club 4-H Teen Leadership Council (TLC) Is a youth-led club that provides leadership and support to Nassau County. This club is designed to help youth get out of their comfort zone, achieve ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Slow down, you move too fast Do you ever feel like you are moving too fast, and you have a thousand things on your “to-do list?” It can be exhausting. We need to slow down a little bit. A recent statewide needs assessment with the University ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Hours long commutes, appointments, meetings, kids, family obligations, mindless scrolling; all the ways that we inadvertently chip away at our finite resource of time. I often find myself seeking out those timeless moments, watching a cloud ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
"4-H Youth from Nassau County Engage in Civic Education at Capitol Event" On February 6th, 2024, a group of enthusiastic 4-H members from Nassau County ventured to Tallahassee, Florida, to participate in the esteemed 4-H at the Capitol event. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers