About Us
What Is Extension ?
The Extension Service is nationwide and was established by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. It is a partnership between state land grant universities, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and county governments throughout the nation. All of these groups share in the planning, financing, and operation of extension programs. In Florida, the Extension Service is administered by the University of Florida.
Contact Information
Address
111 Yelvington Road, Suite 1
East Palatka, FL 32131
Phone
(386) 329-0318
Fax
(386)329-1262
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM -5:00 PM
Staff
County Extension Director/Agriculture Agent
Edsel Redden joined the Putnam County Extension Service in July 2003 as the County Extension Director and Agriculture Agent. Edsel hails from West Virginia, where he was a County Agriculture Agent. Edsel has a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Agriculture Education and a Master's of Agriculture Degree in Vocational Administration. Edsel specializes in cattle, forestry, aquaculture, and production management.
Family & Consumer Science Agent
Wendy Lynch began working with the Putnam County Extension Office in October of 2006. She is a Florida State Graduate and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Wendy specializes in Nutrition and Wellness, as well as, financial management.
4-H/Youth Development Agent
Crystal Fincher was welcomed as the new 4-H Agent for Putnam County in March of 2007. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Education and Communications from the University of Florida. Crystal's programming covers a variety of subjects and skillswith a focus on youth development.
Horticulture Agent
Joe Sewards
Multi-County Agriculture Agent
Tom Donovan joined the St. Johns County Extension Service in April 2003 as a Multi-county Agriculture Agent, serving Flagler, St. Johns, and Putnam counties. Tom specializes in vegetable and sod production and visits Putnam and Flagler Counties frequently.
Office Manager
Susan Goolsby
4-H Program Assistant
Summer Tillman joined the Putnam County Extension Service in August 2005 as the 4-H Program Assistant. Summer works with youth, volunteers, and spends much of her time implementing school enrichment programs in the Putnam County School System.
Staff Assistant
Lisa Mullis