Beginner's Pressure Canning Class
Thursday, August 20th, 6:00-9:30 p.m., at the Washington County Ag Center, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley
Participants will learn the basics of pressure canning by canning vegetables. Class format is demonstration and some hands-on. Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Space is limited. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by contacting the Washington County Extension Office, 850-638-6265, or the Holmes County Extension Office, 850-547-1108. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact 850-638-6265 (TDD, via Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771) at least two weeks prior to the class so that proper consideration may be given to the request.
Home Buyer Education Class
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., at the Jackson County Agriculture Office, 2741 Penn Avenue, Marianna
This course is designed to help you better understand the homebuying process, analyze your personal financial and credit situation, and learn 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 satisfies the homeownership education requirement for the SHIP and USDA Rural Development programs. The Florida Cooperative Extension Service is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency.
Due to class size limitations, pre-registration is required - no-walk-ins are permitted. For more information, class schedules, or to register, please call the Jackson County Extension Office, (850) 482-9620, the Washington County Extension Office, (850) 638-6265, the Calhoun County Extension Office, (850) 674-8323, or visit https://JacksonCountyFCS.Eventbrite.com. For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact the Extension Office (TDD, via Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771) at least ten working days prior to the class so that proper consideration may be given to the request. UF/IFAS Extension is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
On September 1, there will be a Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training hosted at the UF/IFAS Jackson County Extension Office (2741 Penn Ave, Marianna, FL) from 8:15 am - 5:00 pm CST. This is a one-day training to provide growers with knowledge and resources needed to satisfy the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.
Cost to attend is $40. Upon completion of the training, attendees will receive an official certificate. Registration cost includes training materials, lunch, and refreshments. Advance registration is required. To register please visit: https://psa090126.eventbrite.com. Registration closes one week before the training date. For more informatin please visit: Save the Date: Produce Safety Grower Alliance Training- September 1 or click on the viewable flyer: PSA Training_Marianna. For questions or concerns, please contact crec-foodsafety@ifas.ufl.edu or call 850-482-9620.
UF/IFAS Open House
What: Meet and Connect with Extension
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 9 am-11 am
Where: Ag Center East Classroom at 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley
Cost: Free
Whether you’re new to Washington County or have lived here for years, we’d like to share with you how UF/IFAS Extension Washington County can be of service to you! The event will feature informational displays, educational materials, and opportunities for participants to meet with Extension agents on agriculture, natural resources, residential horticulture, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H youth development topics. You’ll learn about our upcoming hands-on workshop and learning experiences in home landscapes, lawn care, gardening, pasture health, weed control, wildlife habitats, 4-H opportunities for young people and volunteers, and housing, health and wellness. Door prizes and light refreshments.
Garden to Table Workshop: Fall Gardening
Saturday, September 12 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Jackson County Extension Office, 2741 Penn Ave, Marianna
This is the first session in a 3-part series focused on growing and cooking food from your own garden. In this workshop, we will cover what to do this fall to have a flourishing vegetable garden, including best practices for planting during the fall and winter months. Participants will have the chance to taste vegetables that they can grow at home and take home a variety of seeds to get started. The series will continue with a session on winter herbs and another on temperate fruit. Each workshop is $15 per person or you can register for all three at once and save $10.
Pre-registration is required. For questions, please call us at 850-482-9620. Please visit the Jackson County Extension Office at 2741 Penn Avenue, Suite 3, Marianna, FL or visit http://JacksonCountyFCS.eventbrite.com to register.
UF/IFAS Extension is an Equal Opportunity Institution. The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations, such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact Abbey Smith (payne.abigail@ufl.edu) or Terri Keith (teri2003@ufl.edu) at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Introduction to Cottage Foods in Florida
Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM • UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County Office, 2741 Penn Avenue, Marianna
If you want to learn more about producing food from a home kitchen to sell to the public, this workshop is for you. This workshop will provide information on Florida’s cottage food regulations, labeling requirements, guidance on which foods qualify as cottage foods and food safety considerations. This course is open to all participants, however it is an introduction and designed for those just getting started. Registration is $15 per person.
To register, please visit our Eventbrite page at https://JacksonCountyFCS.Eventbrite.com/ or visit our office at 2741 Penn Avenue, Marianna, FL. For questions, please call 850-482-9620. Pre-registration is encouraged as classes are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of attendees is not reached. The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact Terri Keith, teri2003@ufl.edu, 850-482-9620 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. UF/IFAS Extension is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
Building a Food Business 101
August 31, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, at the UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County Office, 2741 Penn Avenue, Marianna.
An introduction to different types of food businesses. It will include an overview of business basics, permits and zoning, and food safety. If you have ever wondered where to start, then join us for this information packed workshop. Registration is $10.00 per person.
Participants may attend in-person or online. To register, please visit our Eventbrite page at https://JacksonCountyFCS.Eventbrite.com/ or visit our office at 2741 Penn Avenue, Marianna, FL. For questions, please call 850-482-9620. Pre-registration is encouraged as classes are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of attendees is not reached. The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact Terri Keith, teri2003@ufl.edu, 850-482-9620 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. UF/IFAS Extension is an Equal Opportunity Institution.