Duval County Extension is a partnership of the City of Jacksonville, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS),and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Research- based education is offered by trained professionals and volunteers in agriculture, lawns, gardens and trees, professional horticulture and pest services, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H youth development. We also operate the Jacksonville Canning Center.
Our mission is to continually enhance the quality of life for a unified Jacksonville through strengthening decision making, knowledge application, economic security, environmental care and leadership skills for all citizens.
Sponsored by UF's extension service, the Solutions for Your Life website provides consumers and industry professionals with a one-stop source of information on family life, gardening, agriculture, the environment and youth development. It serves as a gateway to extension, research and education resources from UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, or UF/IFAS.
Go to the Duval County Extension Solutions for Your Life website
The link above will take you to specific areas on the Duval County Extension Solutions for Your Life website.
To view the UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program 2023 SNAP-ED Impact,
click here. The Family Nutrition Program has provided Supplemental Nutrition Assistance in Florida since 1996; it is a great resource to youth. Due to the pandemic, FNP offers online options for nutrition education and partner training in 2021.
Monthly Newsletter - Extension Connections is our monthly newsletter including upcoming programs and resources for Duval County residents. Below are a few programs coming up. For a full listing, click on the Monthly Newsletter.
You're Invited to the Duval County Extension Open House! Tell everyone you know about the event and plan on joining us, Saturday, August 16th from 10AM - 1PM. Come explore everything your UF/IFAS Extension has to offer?
What to Expect:
- Fast-paced lightning sessions
- Informational booths where you can meet the experts
- Bounce house and kid-friendly fun
- Guided tours of the Canning Center
- 4-H Kick-off
- 4-H Club's Food, Drinks, and Treats Fundraiser (Cash, Checks only)
Backyard Hen Seminar - Tuesday, June 24 from 2 - 3:30PM. This course is a pre-requisite to receive a BAckyar Hen Permit from Duval County. Cost is $10 plus tax.
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Health & Wellness. Brothers Fish Fry & Community Engagement - Saturday, June 21 from 12 - 2PM. Registration required, text FISH FRY and Name to 904-556-7413 to register. Event will be held at Greater Jacksonville Community Church. FREE
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Teachers/Educators/Volunteers, do you want to earn to learn? Join us for a professional development opportunity. To register: https://tinyurl.com/UFLomo. The workshop is Wednesday, June 18 from 10AM - NOON. Earn $20 an hour.
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Volunteers are needed for various programs. Call the office to find out more.
The 2024 Year in Review recaps the work being done at Duval Extension. Click here to see the full report.
UF/IFAS Duval County Extension Office
Stephanie Toelle, Director
1010 N. McDuff Ave.
(Map)
Jacksonville, FL 32254
Phone: (904) 255-7450
Fax: (904) 255-7399
duval@ifas.ufl.edu