Below is a listing of events occurring in July at Escambia County Extension. For more information about Extension events, please call 850-475-5230, visit sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/escambia or like Escambia Extension on Facebook.
Escambia County Extension location
3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment
Highlighted Events:
Beef Cattle Dystocia and Artificial Insemination Workshop
- Tuesday, July 16, 5:30 -7:30 p.m., Escambia County 4H Livestock Facility, 5701 Hwy 99, Molino
Hands-on workshop led by UF/IFAS Extension Faculty to discuss common problems with calving difficulty in beef cattle operations. Participants will be able to observe handling techniques with an artificial teaching cow and to learn about proper cow/calf safety. Faculty will also be educating participants on artificial insemination techniques to improve genetic quality in their herd.
Registration is $10 and can be paid on site. Free to youth enrolled in 4H and FFA. Dinner will be provided. For more information, contact UF/IFAS Extension Director Nick Simmons at 850-475-5230 or [email protected].
Basic Canning
- Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. to noon, Molino Library, 6450-A Hwy 95A, Molino
Canning can be a safe and economical way to preserve quality food at home. Home-preserved foods can help provide a variety of nutritious meals for your family all year long.
For more information, contact Dorothy Lee, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, at 850-475-5230 or [email protected].
Lunch Break Garden Series
- Wednesday, July 10 through Wednesday, July 31, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. West Florida Genealogy Branch Library, 5740 N. Ninth Ave., Pensacola
Topics:
Saving Seeds from Your Favorite Plants – July 10
Starting with Seeds – July 17
Growing Basil – July 24
Compost: Garden Black Gold – July 31
The Lunch Break Garden Series is hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County Master Gardeners. There are three ways to register: https://gardenlunchbreak.eventbrite.com, 850-475-5230 or [email protected].
