UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County

The Cooperative Extension Service is nationwide and was established by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. It is a partnership between state land grant universities, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the county governments throughout the nation. All of these groups share in the planning, financing, and operation of extension programs. In Florida, the Cooperative Extension Service is administered by the University of Florida.Wakulla County Commissioners provide support for local faculty, staff and facilities. The Wakulla County Cooperative Extension Service conducts research-based educational programs inAgriculture,Horticulture,Natural Resources,Family & Consumer Sciences,marine interest, and4-H Youth Development.Locally based advisory committees assure that programs are designed to meet community needs. Volunteer training is strongly emphasized in our programs to enable us to reach more of the county’s population.Extension programs are open to everyone regardless of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations.