UF / IFAS Extension Gulf County

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The Gulf County Extension Office conducts research-based educational programs in agriculture, horticulture, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H youth development. Programs are designed to meet various age groups, economic levels and social situations. Programs of the Gulf County Extension Office are open to all individuals and groups regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national

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🐔 Gulf County 4-H Panhandle Poultry Project is BACK!🐔It’s time to get started on our Panhandle Poultry Project! This is ...
08/25/2026

🐔 Gulf County 4-H Panhandle Poultry Project is BACK!🐔

It’s time to get started on our Panhandle Poultry Project! This is a great opportunity for Gulf County 4-H youth to learn about poultry care, nutrition, management, and showing while raising their own birds.

📋 How to participate:

1. Learn More about the project here: https://programs.ifas.ufl.edu/panhandle-poultry-project/
2.Register for the Gulf County 4-H Poultry Club through 4-H Online: https://4honline.com/
3. If you would like to participate in the bulk chick order, please complete this Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-KBNDTFKdk2s5gpiMx4bhKzNknLP5AdFi5fD92jM9IhUNDk1R0I5NlBFRlg5MDc0U0hXU0dDN0hEQy4u
4. Attend the first poultry meeting - September 22 @ T.L. James Arena!

Whether you’re new to poultry or returning for another year, we’d love to have you join us! 🐣🐓

Call the UF/IFAS Extension office with any questions - 850-639-3200

Even though scallop season has been cancelled this year, UF/IFAS Extension Gulf County was still excited to host an awes...
08/17/2026

Even though scallop season has been cancelled this year, UF/IFAS Extension Gulf County was still excited to host an awesome educational scallop event last Friday! Our workshop brought together experts from NOAA, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Department of Environmental Protection, UF/IFAS Extension, and Florida Sea Grant to share valuable information about St. Joseph Bay and Florida’s scallop fishery.

Participants learned about:
🛥️ Weather forecasting and navigation for boat operators
🌱 Current seagrass conditions in St. Joseph Bay
🦪 Scallop fishery updates
⚓ Boating safety and scallop harvesting regulations
🔎 The Scallop Sorter Program and how YOU can help conserve Florida’s scallop population

A huge thank you to all of our speakers, partners, and everyone who came out to learn more about protecting our local waters and scallop population! We may not be harvesting scallops this year, but there is still plenty to learn about the resources that make St. Joseph Bay so special. 💙🌊

08/15/2026
🌟 Find Your Club with Gulf County 4-H! 🌟Gulf County 4-H has a variety of annual clubs that meet throughout the 4-H year ...
08/11/2026

🌟 Find Your Club with Gulf County 4-H! 🌟

Gulf County 4-H has a variety of annual clubs that meet throughout the 4-H year and give youth the opportunity to explore their interests, build skills, make friends, and have fun! 🐴🐔🐄🔬

Current annual clubs include:
🐄 Animal Science Club – Livestock & Horse Education
🐴 Big River Riders Club – Horse Riding & Horsemanship
🐔 Panhandle Poultry Project Club – Poultry Education & Projects
🧪 Homeschool Club – STEM-Based Crafts & Activities

Register here: https://v2.4honline.com/

We will also be sharing more information soon about our SPIN (Special Interest) Clubs, including Beekeeping and Archery! 🐝🏹 Stay tuned for meeting dates and registration information.

Interested in starting a new 4-H club? Adult volunteers are always welcome! If you have a skill, hobby, or area of expertise you'd like to share with Gulf County youth, reach out to the Gulf County Extension Office to learn more about becoming a 4-H volunteer and starting a club.

There’s a place for everyone in Gulf County 4-H! 💚🍀

Attending bee college? Submit your honey or honey related crafts to the Honey Show on Friday to be judged by a certified...
08/07/2026

Attending bee college?

Submit your honey or honey related crafts to the Honey Show on Friday to be judged by a certified Honey judge!

The mission of the Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory (HBREL) is to advance our understanding of managed honey bees in Florida, the U.S., and globally, with a goal of improving the health and productivity of honey bees everywhere. We address this goal by conducting basic and applied researc...

07/24/2026
Interested in making a difference in the lives of Gulf County youth? We'd love to have you join us at tonight's Gulf Cou...
07/21/2026

Interested in making a difference in the lives of Gulf County youth? We'd love to have you join us at tonight's Gulf County 4-H Volunteer Meeting!

Can't make it in person? No problem! Send us a message on our page, and we'll send you the Zoom link so you can join us virtually.

Whether you're a current volunteer or just interested in learning more about getting involved with Gulf County 4-H, we hope to see you tonight! 💚🍀

Address

502 E 4th Street
Port Saint Joe, FL
32456

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

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+18506393200

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