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.
May 20th, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, EST
Havana Public Library
203 E 5th Ave, Havana, FL 32333
Learn how eco-friendly cleaning can benefit your home and the environment. Participants will make their own sample of laundry detergent to take away with them.
Due to class size limitations, pre-registration is required. Please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nckFlZDNA-dhVpTysNywnbG-78GJ_GXX77PnFxGnUvw/preview to register. Cost to attend is $10 and may be paid at the event.
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.
June 13th, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM CDT
Private Well and Water Quality Workshop
UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County Office
2741 Penn Ave, Suite 3, Marianna, FL 3244
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.
Please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/multi-county-private-well-water-quality-workshop-registration-1272574567789?aff=oddtdtcreator to register
August 2025
August 19th and 26th, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT
My Florida Home: A Class for First Time Homebuyers
UF/IFAS Extension Washington County Office
1424 Jackson Ave, Chipley, FL 32428
or
UF/IFAS Extension Bay County
2728 E 14th Street, Panama City, FL 32401
This 6-hour course is designed to help you better understand the homebuying process, the financial responsibilities of homeownership, and basic home care and maintenance techniques to maintain the value of your home and save money on repairs. This course is open to all participants, from individuals just beginning to those further along in the process. Completion of this course fulfills the homeownership education requirement for the SHIP and Rural Development programs. You are not required to apply for either of these programs to attend the class.
Due to class size limitations, pre-registration is required – no-walk-ins are permitted. Please visit My Florida Home: A Class for First-Time Homebuyers to register.
October 2025
October 11th, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
My Florida Home: A Class for First Time Homebuyers
UF/IFAS Extension Washington County Office
1424 Jackson Ave, Chipley, FL 32428
or
UF/IFAS Extension Bay County
2728 E 14th Street, Panama City, FL 32401
or
UF/IFAS Extension Calhoun County
20816 Central Ave E, Blounstown, FL 32424
This 6-hour course is designed to help you better understand the homebuying process, the financial responsibilities of homeownership, and basic home care and maintenance techniques to maintain the value of your home and save money on repairs. This course is open to all participants, from individuals just beginning to those further along in the process. Completion of this course fulfills the homeownership education requirement for the SHIP and Rural Development programs. You are not required to apply for either of these programs to attend the class.
Due to class size limitations, pre-registration is required – no-walk-ins are permitted. Please visit My Florida Home: A Class for First-Time Homebuyers to register.
November 2025
November 6th, 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, Marianna, FL 32448
or
UF/IFAS Extension Bay County
2728 E 14th Street, Panama City, FL 32401
or
UF/IFAS Extension Calhoun County
20816 Central Ave E, Blounstown, FL 32424
or
UF/IFAS Extension Walton County
732 N 9th Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
This 6-hour course is designed to help you better understand the homebuying process, the financial responsibilities of homeownership, and basic home care and maintenance techniques to maintain the value of your home and save money on repairs. This course is open to all participants, from individuals just beginning to those further along in the process. Completion of this course fulfills the homeownership education requirement for the SHIP and Rural Development programs. You are not required to apply for either of these programs to attend the class.
Due to class size limitations, pre-registration is required – no-walk-ins are permitted. Please visit My Florida Home: A Class for First-Time Homebuyers to register.