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	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. Click here to view County Extension Office fees. 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.

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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.

Click here to view County Extension Office fees.

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.

Duval County Extension Open House

Join us for the UF/IFAS Duval County Extension Open House on Saturday, August 29, 10am - 1pm Discover the many research-based programs, services, and resources available to help you and your family thrive. Whether you're interested in gardening, agriculture, nutrition, youth development, or natural resources, there's something for everyone! Come explore, learn, and see how UF/IFAS Extension provides research-based solutions for your life. We look forward to seeing you there!

Current Programs and Workshops

New to Florida or inexperienced in gardening or landscaping? Welcome to Florida Gardening 201 a Florida-Friendly Landscaping series of classes.

Dates: Thursdays - September 3, 10, 17
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Extension Auditorium
Fee: $10 plus fees

Participants can attend all three classes for a discount or pick and choose your class of interest:

-DIY Your Lawn Care
-Right Plant Right Place
-Attracting Wildlife

A series of classes tailored to individuals who are new to Florida as well as long-time residents who are inexperienced in garden or landscape care.

Click here for Florida Gardening 201
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Interested in raising chickens at home this year?

Join our monthly Backyard Hen Seminar hosted by the Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Program:
Date: Wednesday, September 23rd
Time: 2:00pm -3:30pm
Location: Extension Auditorium
Fee: $10 plus fees

The seminar is required to obtain a backyard hen permit in Duval County. By attending you will get information to help get you started on your backyard flock.
Click here to register

Join the Urban Demonstration Garden for a Cool Season Herbs and Spices for Northeast Florida online class. Learn what herbs and spices grow well in the cool season and how to get them started!

Date: Thursday, September 17th
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Virtual
Fee: $5 plus fees

Click here to register

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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