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.
Apply for Books & Cooks with the Healthy Living Program and discover how reading and cooking can bring your family closer together. To register fill out this Google Form: Apply for Books & Cooks
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Family and Consumer Sciences Program. Thinking about purchasing your first home? In this workshop, you will learn the steps to home ownership and how to obtain an affordable mortgage. After completing the 2-session course requiremtnt, you will receive the certificate of completion. To register visit: First Time Home Buyer Workshop.
Join the Urban Demonstration Garden Program for a hands-on Vegetable Seed Starting Workshop, Saturday, January 24th from 10AM-NOON at the Urban Demonstration Garden located at 1032 Superior St., 32254. Start the New Year off right! In this made-and-take workshop, you'll learn everything you need to know in order to sucessfully start your own seeds and grow your own transplants.
Workshop fee includes a seed tray, growing media and a variety of seeds to take home. Course fee: $15 plus fees if registering online. Pre-registration is required. For more information, email bmarlowe@ufl.edu
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Family and Consumer Sciences Program. Ensure your staff is up to code! Classes are available upon request. Our training is flexible to fit your schedule. To register and for more information email nparks@ufl.edu or call 904-255-7450.
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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