--- title: New Agriculture Learning Center Opening in Okaloosa County description: "Exciting news: on Wednesday, July 17, Okaloosa County is breaking ground on a brand new agriculture learning center! " image: https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hubfs/elaine-casap-qgHGDbbSNm8-unsplash.jpg --- [![EmeraldCoastme3](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hs-fs/hubfs/EmeraldCoastme3.png?width=185&name=EmeraldCoastme3.png "EmeraldCoastme3")](https://www.emeraldcoast.me) [![EmeraldCoastme3](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hs-fs/hubfs/EmeraldCoastme3.png?width=185&name=EmeraldCoastme3.png "EmeraldCoastme3")](https://www.emeraldcoast.me) [**](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/new-agriculture-learning-center-opening-in-okaloosa-county#) 1 ![featured image 1](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hubfs/elaine-casap-qgHGDbbSNm8-unsplash.jpg) News # New Agriculture Learning Center Opening in Okaloosa County ![](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hubfs/BEAADA8B-EAB9-41DB-B81E-479BD788DF9F.jpg) By [Bailee Wilson](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/author/bailee-wilson) July 9, 2024 ### Posts by Topic - [Activities (135)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/activities) - [Amusement (117)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/amusement) - [Events (106)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/events) - [Shopping and Dining (75)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/shopping-and-dining) - [Family (74)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/family) - [Around Town (58)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/around-town) - [Holiday (56)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/holiday) - [Beach (41)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/beach) - [Summer (34)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/summer) - [Outdoor (33)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/outdoor) - [Winter (27)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/winter) - [Free (26)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/free) - [Date Night (23)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/date-night) - [Music (20)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/music) - [News (18)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/news) - [Tips and Tricks (16)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/tips-and-tricks) - [Nightlife (8)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/nightlife) - [Contest (5)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/contest) - [Charity (4)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/charity) - [History (4)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/history) - [Services (3)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/services) - [Fitness (2)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/fitness) - [Golf (2)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/golf) - [local charity (2)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/local-charity) - [Off-Season (1)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/off-season) - [Pets (1)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/pets) - [Surf (1)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/surf) - [Swimming (1)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/swimming) - [Videos (1)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/videos) - [Wildlife (1)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/wildlife) Search Exciting news: on Wednesday, July 17, Okaloosa County is breaking ground on a brand new [agriculture learning center](https://myokaloosa.com/sites/default/files/RELEASE-NewAgricultureCenter.pdf)!  ![dan-meyers-IQVFVH0ajag-unsplash](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hs-fs/hubfs/dan-meyers-IQVFVH0ajag-unsplash.jpg?width=3992&height=2992&name=dan-meyers-IQVFVH0ajag-unsplash.jpg) On July 17th, 2024, a groundbreaking ceremony will be held to mark the beginning of construction for a brand new Agriculture Extension Office. The new facility will be situated near Miss Ruth's Farmers Market at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach. This project will replace a storm-damaged building in south Okaloosa County and serve as a much-needed resource for the community. ![markus-spiske-ZSZ6wzNU12Q-unsplash](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hs-fs/hubfs/markus-spiske-ZSZ6wzNU12Q-unsplash.jpg?width=2667&height=4000&name=markus-spiske-ZSZ6wzNU12Q-unsplash.jpg) The new 3000 square foot agriculture learning center will allow the Okaloosa County’s University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Services [(UF IFAS) Extension](https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/) to offer a variety of courses, programs, workshops, and meetings. You can expect courses and events featuring agriculture, family and consumer sciences, commercial and residential horticulture, natural resources, and 4-H Youth Development program areas. The building will also offer accommodation for large groups. There will be a full teaching kitchen, a small laboratory, storage, and office space. Construction is expected to be completed in the summer of 2025!  ### POPULAR POSTS ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Activities (135)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/activities) - [Amusement (117)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/amusement) - [Events (106)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/events) - [Shopping and Dining (75)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/shopping-and-dining) - [Family (74)](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/tag/family) ![emeraldcoast-footer](https://www.emeraldcoast.me/hs-fs/hubfs/emeraldcoast-footer.jpg?width=1920&name=emeraldcoast-footer.jpg "emeraldcoast-footer") Contact Us [800-678-9999](callto:800-678-9999)   SIGN UP FOR UPDATES Copyright © 2022 Resortia LLC [Privacy Policy](http://steamboat.net/privacy-policy)