FAMU EXTENSION

FAMU EXTENSION FAMU Cooperative Extension Program is the outreach arm of the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences

Through the history of FAMU, countless residents in the North Florida region have been enriched through the positive impact of significant information shared by specialists and agents through the Cooperative Extension Program. Reaching out to serve farmers, rural and urban families, elderly, youth, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and underserved communities continues to be a rich tradition o

f the FAMU Cooperative Extension Program. The FAMU Cooperative Extension Program provides research-based educational information and direct technical assistance to improve the quality of life for limited resource citizens in 18 counties in Florida. As a unit of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the program is responsible for coordinating activities and events of mutual benefit with the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (IFAS).

08/27/2026
08/22/2026

🍇 It’s grape harvest time! Join FAMU Cooperative Extension for the Grape Harvest Festival and enjoy a day celebrating agriculture, community, and the harvest season.

Come out, bring your family and friends, and experience the fun with us! 🍇🌿

Herb Workshop at Gadsden County Senior Center
08/19/2026

Herb Workshop at Gadsden County Senior Center

Are you looking for volunteer or community service hours? We welcome students, schools, organizations, community groups,...
08/19/2026

Are you looking for volunteer or community service hours? We welcome students, schools, organizations, community groups, and individuals interested in volunteering at our community gardens.

For more information or to schedule a volunteer opportunity, please contact Tavia Gordon

Email: [email protected]

Address:

Coleman Park Community Garden
2147 Spruce Avenue, West Palm Beach 33407

Pleasant City Community Garden
1116 21st Street, West Beach FL 33407

08/19/2026
Join us on September 1, 2026, for the Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training in Marianna, FL!We’re proud to have FAMU C...
08/19/2026

Join us on September 1, 2026, for the Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training in Marianna, FL!

We’re proud to have FAMU Cooperative Extension Agent Donna Arnold serving as one of the trainers for this informative program. Participants will learn about produce safety, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, farm food safety planning, and more.

đź“… September 1, 2026
⏰ 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
đź“Ť UF/IFAS Extension Jackson County
đź’˛ Registration: $40

FAMU Extension was proud to be part of the 2026 FAMU Faculty Planning Conference! 🧡💚 Our team connected, collaborated, a...
08/12/2026

FAMU Extension was proud to be part of the 2026 FAMU Faculty Planning Conference! 🧡💚 Our team connected, collaborated, and shared how Extension continues to advance the university’s land-grant mission through education, outreach, and community engagement.

We’re excited to share that the FAMU Extension-West Palm Beach Community Gardens have been featured in the Smithsonian’s...
08/11/2026

We’re excited to share that the FAMU Extension-West Palm Beach Community Gardens have been featured in the Smithsonian’s Garden digital publication!

This recognition highlights the meaningful work taking place through our collaboration with the City of West Palm Beach to promote community gardening, education, sustainability, and access to fresh, locally grown food.

We are proud to see the work of our Extension team and community partners recognized on such a wonderful platform!

đź”— Read the feature:

The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Cooperative Extension – West Palm Beach partnership, launched during 2021-2022, is a collaboration between FAMU and the City of West Palm Beach that improves food access, health, and community development through community gardens, education, and outreach in under...

🚸 Getting to School Safely! 🎒Whether you walk, ride your bike, take the bus, or ride in a car, safety comes first!🟢 Stay...
08/10/2026

🚸 Getting to School Safely! 🎒
Whether you walk, ride your bike, take the bus, or ride in a car, safety comes first!
🟢 Stay alert and follow traffic signals.
đźź  Put phones and distractions away.
🟢 Wear a helmet when biking.
đźź  Buckle your seat belt every ride.
🟢 Follow school bus safety rules.
đźź  Watch for children in school zones.
Let’s start the school year SAFE, SMART & READY TO LEARN! 📚

08/07/2026

Come and join us at the 2026 Grape Harvest Festival, August 22, 2026, from 8 am- 5 pm.

Address

1740 N Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL
32307

Opening Hours

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

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+18505993546

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