UF IFAS Walton County Extension

UF IFAS Walton County Extension Providing UF IFAS research- based education in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry, Horticulture, Marine Science, and Youth Development.

UF IFAS Walton County Extension Service
732 N 9th Street
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
850-892-8172

Coastal Branch - Mondays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and by appointment
70 Logan Lane
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
850-622-7904

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05/29/2026

Okra is doing more than filling dinner plates, UF IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center researchers say it could help support healthier communities and strengthen .

Research has demonstrated that okra is a nutrient-rich crop containing dietary fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and bioactive compounds that may support digestive health and blood sugar regulation. At the same time, the crop is becoming increasingly important for Florida growers as demand for plant-based, health-focused foods continues to rise.

More on how this home garden staple is proving to be both a smart crop and a smart food choice 🔗 tr.ee/hNe3kYF66t

05/29/2026

Snapping a photo of a plant for a citizen-science app can take mere curiosity and turn it into a wider role in scientific research and personal discovery. It may seem trivial, but thousands of people participating in citizen science can result in meaningful data for researchers, allowing them to track changes across regions and timeframes that would otherwise be limited by traditional field studies. Participation also transforms how people learn to see the natural world.

For more information, take a look at this UF/IFAS Blog post, “From curiosity to conservation: how citizen science is teaching children and adults to see, experience nature” https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/news/2026/04/13/from-curiosity-to-conservation-how-citizen-science-is-teaching-children-and-adults-to-see-experience-nature/.

Photo: Using iNaturalist app to submit a photo for identification

05/28/2026

Email 0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Reddit 0 X Linkedin 0 Stumbleupon 0     Hay farmers, livestock producers, and anyone interested in learning about growing perennial peanut are invited to participate in the 2026 Perennial Peanut Producers Association (PPPA) Field Day, on Friday, June 5, 2026. UF/IFAS E...

05/28/2026

This multi-county workshop will focus on residential private wells and water quality for homeowners. Attend in-person or virtually via Zoom.

05/28/2026

Now is the time to get okra, southern peas, Seminole pumpkins and sweet potatoes planted in the garden

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Defuniak Springs, FL

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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