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August-October 2011, Volume 3, Issue 3

Judy CorbusLiving Well in the Panhandle

Newsletter EditorWashington and Holmes

CountiesJLCorbus@ufl.edu

It definitely has been a HOT summer!  As we approach the traditionally more active period of the hurricane season, now is a good time to check around your home for tree limbs and debris that could cause personal or property damage in a storm.  Speak-ing of damage control, do you have adequate flood and windstorm insur-ance coverage on your home?  This issue contains important information to help you assess your current coverage and resources to obtain additional insurance, if needed; this is especially critical if you own or rent property near the coast or in a flood-prone area. 

With school resuming this month, many families will find their schedules filling up quickly with after-school practices, homework, and football games.  In the busyness, don’t let your finances fall by the wayside!  Check out Simplify Your Financial Life for tips for streamlining everyday money management tasks.

In this issue, we also have health, food safety, sustainability, and parent-ing information along with the next article in our Small Steps to Health and Wealth series.

We hope this issue provides you with helpful information to “Live Well in the Panhandle.”  For more informa-tion on these or other family and consumer topics, please contact your local UF/IFAS Extension Office.

Until next time!

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Take a few moments to enjoy the beauty of a summer evening.Photo Credits: Nikki Enfinger, Washington County

One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure - Or Is It?

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Summertime Produce: Remember to Practice Safe Food Handling

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Simplify Your Financial Life

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Teach Science Around Home Daily

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Why Water? 6A Quick Guide to Windstorm and Flood Insurance in Northwest Florida

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Small Steps to Health and Wealth™ - Making the Decision to Take Control

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University of Florida IFAS Extension Needs You!

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One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure - Or Is It?

Heidi CopelandFamily and Consumer

Sciences AgentLeon County

CopelandHe@leoncountyfl.gov

In 2010, the Florida Legislature passed House Bill 7243, setting a recycling goal of 75% by 2020 for the State of Florida (however, because of Governor Scott’s Executive Order 11-01 on January 4, 2011 regarding suspension of rulemaking, it is on hold).  Nonetheless, cities and counties around the State of Florida are taking this trash thing pretty seriously. 

The topic of solid waste disposal is a sustainability issue in which each and every one of us are stakeholders.  How it affects each of us varies by community. 

For example, San Francisco, California recently was ranked the greenest city in the USA.  Residents are required by law to put recyclable materials into a blue bin, compostables into a green bin and regular old garbage into a black bin.  According to city officials, this rigorous recycling law is keeping 77% of previously thrown away materials out of landfills. 

Consider a city closer to home - the one you live in.  What are you doing to make your community more sustainable? 

Think about it – listed are but just a few of the products that can be made anew from stuff commonly thrown in the trash:

Soft Drink Bottles

• Carpet fibers

• Luggage

Plastic Bottles and Jugs:

• Toys

• Lawn furniture

Newspaper:

• Egg cartons

• Cat litter

Magazines and Catalogs:

• Paper

• Paperboard

White Paper:

• Toilet paper

• Paper towels

Glass Bottles and Jars:

• Decorative tiles

• Glasphalt for highway construction

Aluminum:

• New cans

• Car parts

Steel Cans:

• Vehicles

• Paper clips

Plastic Bags and Sacks:

• New plastic bags

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Recyling saves landfill space and natural resources.Photo Credits: Cyndy Brantley, Leon County Recyling Coordinator

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Yard Debris and Food Remains:

• Compost

• Methane fuel

Tires:

• Door mats

• Hoses

And the list continues. 

In April this year, Leon County, Florida Solid Waste com-missioned a comprehensive Waste Audit to inform and influence solid waste reduction.  Results of the garbage analyzed (by actually picking through trash randomly collected and deposited on the transfer station floor) showed that 52% of it could have been recycled. Items found included:

• yard waste

• recyclable paper other than white paper

• glass containers, beverage and food

• cardboard

• plastic containers

• food waste

• other materials (indiscernible organics, diapers, kitty litter, toys, textiles, plastics)

It is crystal clear that many of us (self included) do not recycle enough - even the easy stuff. It makes both environ-mental and economic sense to practice sustainability.

What can you do to relieve some of the burden of the ever-growing landfills in your community?   Recycling trash is but one way to preserve our natural resources without destroying the ecological balance of Florida and other parts of the world.  Let’s help do our part!

Summertime Produce: Remember to Practice Safe Food Handling

Pamela H. AllenCounty Extension Director

Escambia Countypha@ufl.edu

Summer time means a bounty of local fruits and vegetables in Northwest Florida.  It is one of my favorite seasons due to the variety of fresh produce in our local markets.  Consumers are constantly reminded to eat more fruits and vegetables for improved health.  As we dive into the summer season, we must remember that food safety is important to practice even when we are handling fresh produce. 

One in 6 Americans will get food poisoning this year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fight BAC campaign.  You can reduce the risk of food contamination and foodborne illness by practicing simple steps suggested by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service as they relate to produce selection, storage, and preparation:

• Selection of fresh fruits and vegetables is the first step in safe food practices.  Avoid bruised, damaged produce.  Any cut or tear in fruits and vegetables is an entry point for outside contamination.  Make sure any pre-cut produce is packaged and kept cold either on ice or in a refrigerated section.

• Preparation of fruits and vegetables includes rinsing produce before preparation or eating.  As with any food preparation, all surfaces and utensils should be cleaned with soap and hot water - this includes cutting boards, peelers, counter tops, and knives that will touch fresh produce.  As a reminder, washing hands is primary to any food preparation.  This includes using soap and water for at least 20 seconds before handling food.

• Separate raw foods like meat, poultry, and seafood so that fresh produce does not come in contact with it in the shopping cart, grocery bags, or the refrigerator. Cross contamination can occur on counter tops, cutting boards, and shared utensils for cutting and preparation.  Remember: When in doubt, throw it out!

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• Refrigerate within 2 hours any prepared, cut, peeled, or cooked produce.   Harmful bacteria can grow on produce after this time and can increase the risk for food poisoning.

Produce labeled pre-washed or ready-to-eat does not need any further washing. 

Remember that produce was grown in soil and the outside environment.  Engaging in good food safety practices can diminish the incidence of foodborne illness. 

For more information on food safety, contact your local UF IFAS Extension Office or visit www.cfsan.fda.gov.

Simplify Your Financial LifeElaine Courtney

Family and Consumer Sciences AgentOkaloosa County

ecourtne@ufl.edu

Do you have time to manage your money?  Most of us would answer, “yes, but….”  We might mention that we are working, taking care of family, running errands, etc.  We lead very busy lives and there may be little time left for the everyday financial management tasks.  However, we know we cannot afford to ignore our money!! 

Good organizational skills can help you.  According to Dr. Barbara O’Neill, (CFP® Extension Specialist in Financial Resource Management, Rutgers Cooperative Extension), “Organizational skills are essential to getting everything done in a limited amount of time.”  To simplify your financial life, try the following tips from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC):

• Use Direct Deposit - Arrange to have regularly recurring income (e.g., paycheck, Social Security, and pension benefits) automatically deposited into a checking or sav-ings account. Direct deposit is safer and more convenient than having a paper check mailed to you and then having to take it to a bank or credit union to deposit it. It gives you access to your money sooner and may help you avoid bank fees.  Beginning in March 2013, the U.S. govern-ment will only issue Social Security and other federal benefit payments electronically.

• Automate Recurring Bills - Many merchants, including car loan providers, insurance companies, and utilities, allow their customers to pay regularly recurring bills with an automatic payment. The money needed to pay a bill can be withdrawn automatically from a checking account or charged to a credit card. If bills are charged to a credit card, pay the balance in full by the due date to avoid interest charges.

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Summer months provide us with an abundance of local produce. Remember, even fresh food requires safe food handling.Photo Credits: Pamela H. Allen, Escambia County

Online banking helps you stay up to date on your accounts.Photo Credits: Elaine Courtney, Okaloosa County

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• Explore Online Banking - Whether you use online bank-ing to actually pay bills or not, electronic access to your accounts offers a number of benefits. For example, you can review deposits and withdrawals, keep track of your balance, print off a copy of a cancelled check to document an expense, and transfer funds between accounts (e.g., from checking to savings). You’ll also be able to quickly identify any evidence of identity theft.

• Make Saving and Investing Automatic - Put saving and investment deposits on autopilot. For example, sign up to have a portion of each paycheck deposited into a savings account. If you invest in stocks and/or mutual funds, sign up for an automatic investment plan where you can arrange to deposit a certain amount on a certain date (e.g., $50 on the 15th of each month). By investing automatically, you’ll be following a strategy called dollar-cost averaging, which can result in a higher return over time than trying to time the market.

• Consider Consolidating Accounts - Too many accounts make it harder for you to adequately monitor your money, and you may pay more account fees. If you have a number of accounts spread across multiple financial institutions, consider “de-cluttering”  by consolidating them. You’ll reduce mail (e.g., bank statements and 1099 forms at tax time), lower account management fees, and perhaps get better rates of return.

By spending a small amount of time organizing and simpli-fying your financial life, you can save many hours and, in some cases, money, too!  Set aside an hour next week to get things started! 

Teach Science Around Home DailyMonica L. Brinkley

County Extension DirectorLiberty County

brinkley@ufl.edu

What comes to mind when you hear the word “science?” For many, the idea of science is difficult to grasp. However, it is a part of our everyday lives.

The United States is at a critical juncture relative to science literacy. Studies reveal that science literacy among school-age children in the United States is among the lowest in the developed world and the problem is worsening (Hiraoka, 1998: National Center for Education Statistics, 2000; NSTA, 2005; Zinsmeister, 1998). Factors contributing to this problem include a lack of emphasis on science in schools, the use of traditional teaching methods, and the inadequate training of educators (Smith & Trexler, 2006). Science literacy is important for everyone, not just for scientists or youth going into scientific fields.

As parents/grandparents, we are our child’s first teacher; quite possibly, we need to change our perception of science. Science can be a lot of fun, is very simple, and can be taught every day in our homes.

Babies naturally start off as scientists exploring. Observa-tion takes place through the senses. Touch is where ex-ploration begins; therefore, expose them to many textures. Sight is the primary sense and hearing is used for speech and communication. The earliest sense is smell and is very closely linked to our memory. Early interaction with babies and toddlers will give the foundation for learning.

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Much of what we know comes from our experiences. One of the first experiences I remember about mixing colors was through dying Easter eggs. I mixed the wrong colors and came up with brown eggs instead of beautiful colors. My mother then explained to me which colors could be mixed to make another color. This was a scientific experi-ment at its best. Did my mother say, “Let’s plan a science experiment today?” No, instead, she allowed me to explore and then discussed the conclusion. Allowing children to explore for themselves will give them experiences that teach scientific principles.

Quite naturally, babies are questioning, “What happened?” Older babies and toddlers ask, “What happens if I...?” Preschoolers and older kids ask, “Wouldn’t it be cool if...?” Follow their lead, talk through what they are doing. Out loud, ask the questions they are thinking, then answer the questions. You can turn anything into an experiment by asking questions and changing something.

Start today by looking at yourself as a science teacher. Every day, you have opportunities to help your child explore, question, process, and come up with conclusions. Allow children to take reasonable risks and make mistakes while exploring and questioning in order to develop a love for science. Help combat science illiteracy in the United States - look for ways to begin teaching science at home today.

Why Water?Angela Hinkle

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Agent

Escambia Countyahinkle@ufl.edu

People can live without food for nearly eight weeks as long as they have water to keep them well-hydrated.  How long a human can survive also depends on what size they are, their general health, and the weather.  How long we can live without water, though, is an entirely different matter.  Under ideal conditions, most people could probably survive 3-5 days.  However, if it is hot and there is no water, dehy-dration can set in within an hour, then body temperature

would rise and the result would be heat stroke.  If not treated, heat stroke can progress to coma and death.

Okay, so we know water is essential for life.  But what does it do for our bodies to keep us healthy?

Water:

• moistens the tissues of our mouth, eyes, and nose

• regulates our body temperature

• lubricates our joints

• carries nutrients and oxygen to our cells

• flushes out waste

• prevents constipation

• dissolves nutrients so our body can use them

Water is so important that most human bodies consist of between 50% and 75% water.  This includes our blood, bones, muscles, and even lungs.  Our body loses water when we go to the bathroom, sweat, sneeze, cry, and even breathe.  So we must constantly replenish our water supply.  Most of us in the United States are quite lucky because we have quick and easy access to clean, safe drinking water.

About 80% of our water intake comes from drinking water and other beverages.  Some experts will say we need more, some less, but on average, most health professionals recommend drinking about eight 8-ounce glasses of water

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every day.  The other 20% of our water intake generally comes from food.  Fruits and vegetables are the best sources for water, yet all food groups have some water content.  The United States Department of Agriculture Dietary Guidelines 2010 suggests we drink water instead of sugary drinks and that half our plate should be made up of fruits and vegetables.  Go to http://www.choosemyplate.gov to learn more.

Water keeps us alive and healthy; it is readily available and cost effective; and it is a true thirst quencher.  So whether it is from the faucet, a glass, a pitcher, a water fountain, or a bottle, drink up.  Water -- it is that good!

A Quick Guide to Windstorm and Flood Insurance in Northwest Florida

L. Scott JacksonMarine Science Agent

Bay Countylsj@ufl.edu

Most basic policies for the homeowner or renter do not protect against all damages experienced during a tropical storm or hurricane.  In addition to renter and homeowner insurance, consumers should consider the purchase of flood and windstorm policies to receive full protection.

Windstorm insurance policies are designed for areas prone to impact from coastal storms.  The need for a windstorm policy is usually determined by your proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and your mortgage company’s requirements.  If you find that windstorm is excluded from your current policy, contact your insurance agent or the company directly for a windstorm quote.  In most cases, you can purchase a separate wind policy through Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, a state program, and retain your current policy for the other perils such as fire or theft.  Windstorm policies are available to most coastal property owners.  To learn more about windstorm insurance, visit your local insurance agent or go to www.citizensfla.com.

Flood - Rising water that floods a home is not covered under a homeowner, renter, or windstorm insurance

policy.  Areas that seldom or never flood can experience storm surge and deluges of rainfall during a coastal storm.  Approximately 20% of the annual flood claims are from properties in moderate to low risk zones.   Flood insurance is provided by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and FEMA.  The cost of flood insurance is determined by flood zone, property elevation, and amount of coverage.  The insurance agent that writes your homeowner or renter’s policy should be able to give you a flood quote. Your insurance agent already has much of the information needed and it will be a single call when you have a claim.  FEMA provides a resource directory of local insurance agents offering NFIP which can be accessed on the web at www.floodsmart.gov or by calling 1-888-379-9531.  Flood insurance is available to homeowners, condo owners, mobile homeowners, and renters.

What to do next - Review your current insurance policies with your insurance agent.  If you don’t have an insurance agent, then visit http://fmap.org  or call 800-524-9023 for the Florida Market Assistance Plan.  You also can review an insurance agent or company’s Florida insurance busi-ness credentials by contacting the Florida Department of Financial Services at 877-693-5236 or on-line at www.myfloridacfo.com/Consumers.  This service is especially helpful when doing business with someone you don’t know.

Final Thoughts - Generally, a waiting period of 30 days is required for new flood or windstorm insurance.  Policies cannot be purchased when there is a named storm in the Gulf.  Today is always the best day to investigate your options and purchase appropriate insurance coverage for your property.

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For more information on preparing for coastal storms, contact your local UF/IFAS Extension Office.

Small Steps to Health and Wealth™ - Making the Decision to Take Control

Shelley SwensonFamily and Consumer Sciences/ EFNEP Agent

Wakulla Countysswenson@ufl.edu

Several years ago, two Rutgers University Extension Specialists, Dr. Barbara M. O’Neill and Dr. Karen M. Ensle, published a curriculum entitled Small Steps to Health and Wealth™. The curriculum includes strategies through which to implement small, practical changes in a person’s life in the areas of health and financial practices.  By diligently practicing their ideas, the authors believe that persons can enhance both their health and wealth. 

UF/IFAS Specialists, Dr. Michael Gutter and Dr. Linda Bobroff, condensed the curriculum.  The FCS Agents from the Florida Panhandle wish to share some of the strategies throughout the year in our newsletter. It is our hope the ideas will have application to your life. 

This article is intended to assist you to take action to change.  The strategy is to seize control.  Think of the vari-ous health and wealth behaviors you would like to change.  Behaviors often can be seen as finding balance between resources and consumption.  For example, the more food you eat, the more calories you have to use in order to maintain energy balance (your weight).  You are in a state of energy balance when your caloric intake and use are equal.  The same is true for income and expenses.  Spending more than your income, called deficit spending, reduces your net worth.  Deficit spending requires that you either use assets or take on debt to fund your excess consumption.  Balance is spending no more than you make and/or making more money so you can spend more. 

I like this phrase, “First, say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do” - Epictetus.  One of the most powerful motivational strategies to improving health and increasing wealth is visualization.  It is believed that

people can alter their lives just by altering their mindset.  It is a powerful step in the process of setting and achieving goals.  Unfortunately, it is often ignored.  Strive to develop a physical, mental, and emotional “picture” of your future reflective of what you want to achieve and then make a plan to achieve your “picture.”

Another way to advance is to remind yourself of your strengths and the past goals you have set and achieved.  Success is a powerful motivator; failure is a mind-set that can be changed.  Let me suggest that you sit down and make a list of your strengths and past successes.  Review the list periodically to remind yourself of how you have over-come many negative events and things in your life.  Remind yourself that you have the ability to alter your health and wealth by incorporating small changes that result in big achievements. 

Have you ever heard the term locus of control?  Locus of control is a concept that refers to the extent you perceive your personal behavior influences life events.  Internally controlled people perceive themselves as having control over the outcome of events, including their health and finances.   Externally controlled persons perceive that things “happen” by luck, fate, or the control of powerful people.  Life is seen as a game of chance where most aspects of one’s future are pre-determined with outcomes being controlled by others. 

In your life, a particular situation will determine whether you react with internal or external control.  People are generally more internal in familiar situations where they have some experience.  In unfamiliar situations, people are more external and are apt to defer to the expertise of others.  This concept is reflected in your behavior with respect to health and wealth. 

Which are you?  Do you see yourself as having some control over future life outcomes or are you at the mercy of “the powers that be”?  Julian Rotter developed a 13-item scale to test your Locus of Control (LOC) concept in the 1960s and it has been refined several times since.  To test your personal LOC, type “Locus of Control” into your Internet search engine.  Your will find dozens of questionnaires, including several for health locus of control (HLC).  HLC is the degree to which people believe their health is controlled by internal or external factors. 

The original 13-item LOC questionnaire developed by Rotter can be taken online at WWW.PSYCH.UNCC.EDU/

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PAGOOLKA/LC.HTML.  It will require you to choose between pairs of statements and pick the one that best describes your feelings about your control over life events.  For example, “Does it pay to plan things in advance or do most things work out as a result of good or bad luck?” 

As you may foresee, having an internal locus of control allows you to have more ability to change because you are internally driven by your strengths and your past successes.  Please be reminded that you can change and move from an external LOC toward an internal LOC.  Educators and psychologists suggest the following: 

• Set small goals with a high probability of success so you will learn to attribute positive results to your own efforts.    

• Since you have a tendency to rely on others for feedback and direction, find people to support you who serve as positive role models. 

• Make a list of your targets of blame for poor health or spending deficits.  Consider if the blame is rightly placed. 

Remember what Anatole France once said, “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan but also believe”.  Visualize your future and take small steps to achieve it. Work to increase the control you feel for reaching your future goals. 

Sources: Portions of this article were adapted excerpted from: O’Neill, B. and Ensle, K. (2006). Small Steps to Health and Wealth™, Ithaca, NY: NRAES, Natural Resource, Agriculture and Engineering Service, Cooperative Exten-sion, Ithaca, New York.  Visit www.nraes.org or http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu for related topics.

University of Florida IFAS Extension Needs You!The University of Florida IFAS Extension works towards agricultural, environmental, and economic sustainability in our rapidly growing state and communities. We accomplish this through research-based educational programs, publica-tions, and opportunities provided to you locally. Please consider donating to the UF/IFAS County Extension office in your county. Your monetary gift is greatly appreciated and will be used to continue our efforts at providing information and education you want and need. To find out more about making donations and endowments to Univer-sity of Florida IFAS Extension, please contact your County Extension office, or Joe Mandernach, IFAS Development Office, at 352-392-5457 or jmandern@ufl.edu. Thank you!

Calendar of EventsBay County

August 17 - Preserving Your Garden: Canning Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS Bay County Extension Office

August 23 - Food Safety & Quality program training

September 21 - Food Safety & Quality Program Training

October 19 - Food Safety & Quality Program Training

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Gadsden County

August 16, 17, 18 - First time Homebuyers Workshops

August 20 - Childcare Exam

September 13, 14, 15 – Florida Master Money Mentors Training

September 17 - Childcare Exam

Holmes County

August 24 - Cooking Demonstration, 10 a.m., Holmes County Agricultural Center

October 27-29 - Holmes County Fair, Bonifay

Okaloosa County

August  4 - Okaloosa Saves Coalition Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Niceville

August 9 - Plan Ahead to Meet Rising Cost of College, WEBINAR, 11:30-12:30 CDT

August 17 - Military Community and Career Expo, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Crestview

August 25 - Eco-Nomic Living Expo 2012 planning meet-ing, 9 a.m., Niceville

September 21 - Okaloosa Home & Community Education Council, 10 a.m., Ft. Walton Beach

October 18 - Holiday Showcase, 6 p.m., Ft. Walton Beach, $5 fee

October 24 - Holiday Showcase, 6 p.m., Crestview, $5 fee

Wakulla County

August 1-3- Wakulla County Culinary Day Camp

August 16- Wakulla County Food Preservation Workshop

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Bay CountyMarjorie Moore, Ph.D.mreem@ufl.edu2728 East 14th StreetPanama City, FL 32401-5022(850) 784-6105http://bay.ifas.ufl.edu

Calhoun CountyJudy Ludlowjudy.ludlow@ufl.edu20816 Central Ave E.Blountstown, FL 32424-2295(850) 674-8323http://calhoun.ifas.ufl.edu

Escambia CountyPamela H. Allenpha@ufl.eduDorothy Leedclee@ufl.eduAngela Hinkleahinkle@ufl.edu3740 Stefani RoadCantonment, FL 32533-7792(850) 475-5230http://escambia.ifas.ufl.edu

Franklin CountyBill Mahanbmahan@ufl.edu66 4th StreetApalachicola, FL 32320-1204(850) 653-9337http://franklin.ifas.ufl.edu

Gadsden CountyElizabeth Gorimanigorimani@ufl.edu2140 West Jefferson StreetQuincy, FL 32351-1905(850) 875-7255http://gadsden.ifas.ufl.edu

Gulf CountyMelanie Taylormetaylor@ufl.edu200 North 2nd StreetWewahitchka, Fl 32465-0250(850) 639-3200http://gulf.ifas.ufl.edu

Holmes CountyJudy Corbusjlcorbus@ufl.edu1169 E. Highway 90Bonifay, FL 32425-6012(850) 547-1108http://holmes.ifas.ufl.edu

Jackson CountyMandy Griffinamandangriffin@ufl.edu2741 Pennsylvania Ave.Marianna, FL 32448(850) 482-9620http://Jackson.ifas.ufl.edu

Jefferson CountyKristin Jacksonkris88@ufl.edu275 North Mulberry StreetMonticello, FL 32344-2249(850) 342-0187http://jefferson.ifas.ufl.edu

Leon CountyBetty MillerMillerB@leoncountyfl.govJo Shuford-LawShufordLawJ@leoncountyfl.govHeidi CopelandCopelandHe@leoncountyfl.gov615 Paul Russell RoadTallahassee, FL 32301-7060(850) 606-5203http://leon.ifas.ufl.edu

Liberty CountyMonica Brinkleybrinkley@ufl.edu10405 NW Theo Jacobs WayBristol, FL 32321-0368(850) 643-2229http://liberty.ifas.ufl.edu

Okaloosa CountyElaine Courtneyecourtne@ufl.edu5479 Old Bethel RoadCrestview, FL 32536-5512(850) 659-5850http://okaloosa.ifas.ufl.edu

Santa Rosa CountyGinny Hintonghinton@ufl.edu6263 Dogwood DriveMilton, FL 32570-3500(850) 623-3868http://santarosa.ifas.ufl.edu

Wakulla CountyShelley Swensonsswenson@ufl.edu84 Cedar AvenueCrawfordville, FL 32327-2063(850) 926-3931http://wakulla.ifas.ufl.edu

Walton CountyKendra Zamojskihughson@ufl.edu732 N 9 Street Ste BDeFuniak Springs, FL 32433(850) 892-8172http://walton.ifas.ufl.edu

Washington CountyJudy Corbusjlcorbus@ufl.edu1424 Jackson Avenue Ste AChipley, FL 32428-1602(850) 638-6265http://washington.ifas.ufl.edu