APRIL 2025
April 24th, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Private Well and Water Quality Workshop
UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County Office
2741 Penn Ave, Suite 3, Marianna, FL 32448
Do you know where your well water comes from or how well water may become contaminated? Want to know when you should have your water tested and what to test for? Join us for a workshop to learn about how private wells and septic systems work, maintenance, and about drinking water quality. Learn how to help ensure a safe drinking water supply for you and your family! As part of our workshop, we will be offering facilitated water screening for total coliform bacteria and E. coli, as well as lead. An additional water test through UF can be purchased that will include nitrate, pH, suspended solids, calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, sodium and chloride. We will also be covering treatment options if contaminants are found. Screening kits will be provided in the workshop and samples will need to be returned after the event.
IMPORTANT: Samples for testing must be returned on May 6th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Drop-off locations are available in Bay, Calhoun, Jackson and Washington counties. Please consider this when signing up for testing.
Registration Options – you may attend in-person or virtually via Zoom. Please visit https://JacksonCountyFCS.eventbrite.com to register.
To sign up for the facilitated water screening/testing, please select the test or tests you want along with what quantity under the Add-Ons section during ticket selection. As part of our workshop, we are offering discounted screening for total coliform and E.coli. It is recommended that each household purchase one water screening for bacteria. All testing options can be added at the end of the workshop, if you would like to learn more about them before deciding on the testing. If you attend virtually and select a water testing option, you will be responsible for picking up a collection kit at a designated UF/IFAS Extension office prior to the sample return date. **Discounted testing is not available for lead testing.
April 29th, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
My Florida Home: A Class for First Time Homebuyers
UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County Office
2741 Penn Ave, Suite 3, Marianna, FL 32448
A 6-hour course that educates the participant about debt and credit for home buying, the homebuying process, financial responsibilities of home ownership, basic home care and maintenance.
Due to class size limitations, pre-registration is required – no-walk-ins are permitted. Please visit https://JacksonCountyFCS.eventbrite.com to register.
MAY 2025
May 3rd, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1200 PM
UF/IFAS Extension Office Wakulla County
84 Cedar Ave, Crawfordville, FL 32327
Ever thought about starting a food business out of your home but weren’t sure how to get started? This 2-hour workshop will provide you with an introduction to the basics of starting a food business. Topics include: cottage food regulations, business registration, budget basics, food safety, allergens, labeling, and more! This is an introductory class that will provide you with the information you need to help you decide whether to pursue your home-based food business.
The cost is $10/person (+ $2.51 Eventbrite fee), which covers materials and light refreshments.
To register, use the following Eventbrite link: https://CottageFoods101May2025.eventbrite.com
May 8th, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, CDT
UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County Office
2741 Penn Ave, Suite 3, Marianna, FL 32448
Do you want to learn about summer herbs such as basil, lemongrass, mint and chives? Join us for a workshop focusing on how to best grow and care for a summer herb garden and learn some new recipes to make with your harvest! Participants will have the chance to taste several foods and will take home a container of herbs to get started at home.
Due to class size limitations, pre-registration is required – no-walk-ins are permitted. Please visit https://JacksonCountyFCS.eventbrite.com to register.
JUNE 2025
June 5th, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
My Florida Home: A Class for First Time Homebuyers
UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County Office
2741 Penn Ave, Suite 3, Marianna, FL 3244
A 6-hour course that educates the participant about debt and credit for home buying, the homebuying process, financial responsibilities of home ownership, basic home care and maintenance.
Due to class size limitations, pre-registration is required – no-walk-ins are permitted. Please visit https://JacksonCountyFCS.eventbrite.com to register.