UF IFAS/Wakulla Family and Consumer Sciences

03/21/2025

This 2-hour workshop will introduce the basics of starting your own cottage food business out of your home.

03/21/2025

03/12/2024

Let's give a hand to everyone who "went the distance" during this year's Walk Across Wakulla campaign!

If your name is on this list, you won a commemorative Walk Across Wakulla medallion. You can pick it up at the Wakulla County Extension office any time Monday-Friday between 8am and 5pm.

Congratulations, everyone and I hope you will participate again next year!

02/02/2024

Join us for our 4th annual Walk Across Wakulla event!

Walk and log at least 32 miles between February 8 and March 8 and receive a commemorative medallion at the Wakulla Wonderful festival on March 9.

To register: https://bit.ly/2024WAWRegistration

For more information, please contact Samantha Kennedy at 850.926.3931 or [email protected].

02/02/2024

The Sourdough 101 class on Mar. 16 is SOLD OUT! If you are interested in taking it, but missed out on this one, please call Samantha Kennedy at 850.926.3931 or email [email protected] to be added to the waiting list. Another class will be offered if there is enough interest.

01/31/2024

Want to make sourdough bread at home but don’t know where to begin? Start with the starter!

DATE: March 16, 2024
TIME: 9am-12PM EDT
LOCATION: Wakulla County Extension, 84 Cedar Ave. in Crawfordville
COST: $20/person

Register here: https://bit.ly/Sourdough101Mar2024

For more information, please contact Samantha Kennedy at 850.926.3931 or [email protected].

01/31/2024

The Cheese Making class on Feb. 24 is SOLD OUT! If you are interested in taking it, but missed out on this one, please call Samantha Kennedy at 850.926.3931 or email [email protected] to be added to the waiting list. Another class will be offered if there is enough interest.

01/30/2024

Like cheese? Learn to make some at home!

ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT!

10/31/2023

Need a little treat? Come to our office today between 8am and 5pm for a little early trick-or-treating! We have plenty of sweets to choose from. Open to kids of all ages.

You can find us at 84 Cedar Ave. in Crawfordville.

Happy Halloween!

08/17/2023

Mental health is part of overall health. Unfortunately, people aren't as comfortable talking about mental illness as they are about physical illness. This article by Samantha Kennedy, County Extension Director and Family & Consumer Sciences agent, talks about a few ways you can help reduce the stigma around mental illness.

In today’s high-speed and technological world, conversations about mental health have gained momentum, and the importance of addressing mental illnesses is finally being recognized. However, despite this progress, the stigma surrounding mental illness remains a formidable barrier to seeking help a...

08/17/2023

This new article by Samantha Kennedy, County Extension Director and Family and Consumer Sciences agent, focuses on how practicing mindfulness techniques can help alleviate stress.

In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, stress has become an all-too-familiar companion for many individuals. The pressure to perform, meet deadlines, and juggle personal responsibilities can leave us feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Mindfulness, the practice of being fully present and aware of...

08/04/2023

2023 Sew Much Fun camp is all stitched up for this year! 😉

The campers had fun learning new skills as they made a variety of cool projects such as a pin cushion, neck pillow, backpack, reading pillow, and barbecue apron.

A big THANK YOU goes out to our amazing and talented volunteers - Ms. Evelyn, Ms. Cathy, and Ms. Susan - who generously shared their time and talents with our campers this summer.