FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer (904) 530-6010 [email protected] County Extension Office Welcomes New Director Nassau County, Florida, August 5, 2021 – We are excited to announce that the County Extension Office has a new Director, Dr. Taylor Clem. Dr. Clem brings with him extensive knowledge in agriculture, horticulture and planning and we are excited to have him join our team. Dr. Clem’s work history includes a Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant Position at the University of Florida; Parks Planner for the City of Farmington, New Mexico; and most recently, an Environmental & Community Horticulture Agent II and Master Gardner Volunteer Coordinator for UF/IFAS Extension Office in Gainesville. Dr. Clem has two degrees in landscape architecture: a Bachelors Degree from the University of Kentucky and a Master’s Degree from the University of Florida. Dr. Clem also has a doctorate in Horticulture Services from the University of Florida. In addition, Dr. Clem has numerous certifications including, but not limited to: Certified Florida-Friendly Landscaping Professional; Green-Industries Best Management Practices Instructor Training; and Teaching and Learning in Agriculture and Life Sciences. Dr. Clem stated, “My family and I are excited to move to Nassau County and I am grateful to join UF/IFAS Extension Nassau County. Our goal is to continually bring science-based recommendations to every citizen of Nassau County regarding agriculture, natural resources, and horticulture through our education and 4-H youth development programs. I look forward to working with all our community stakeholders to address Nassau County’s social, environmental, and economic needs through the lens of extension.” The County Extension Office is a Joint Partnership between the University of Florida and the Board of County Commissioners made possible by the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 which established land-grant institutions at Florida A&M University and the University of Florida. As such, Dr. Clem is a faculty member for the University of Florida and was ultimately selected for the position by Dr. Eric Simonne, Director of the Northeast Extension Office in Gainesville. Dr. Simonne stated, “Taylor has a unique combination of perspective from his doctoral training at UF, his government experience in New Mexico and his successes as an environmental horticulture agent and master gardener coordinator in Alachua county. Taylor has been keen in taking a multi-facet approach to teaching the principles of Florida friendly landscaping to homeowners, HOAs and elected officials through the recruitment, training, and retention of Master Gardeners. Taylor’s vision will be an asset in a developing county like Nassau County. Three candidates applied to the Nassau County Environmental Horticulture and Master Gardener Coordinator and County Extension Director position. The screening process identified one suitable candidate who was interviewed at the state and county levels. Taylor accepted our offer”. If you have any questions, please contact the County Manager’s Office at (904) 530-6010 or email [email protected]. 8/4/21 @ 3:45 p.m. - The Florida Department of Health-Nassau will host a Back to School Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, August 7th. During this event, students can obtain any vaccine needed for school. The COVID-19 vaccine will also be available for children ages 12 and over, as well as family members, if desired. Note: No school or sports physicals will be offered. WHAT: Back to School Vaccine Clinic WHEN: Saturday, August 7th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Yulee Health Clinic, 86014 Pages Dairy Rd. Call (904) 875-6100, Option 1 if you have any questions. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 8/4/21 @ 10:00 a.m. - Below is a Health Department issued by the Florida Department of Health-Nassau. August 4th, 2021 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RECOGNIZES WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK Contact: Amber Lee [email protected] 904-557-9164 Tallahassee, FL.— The Florida Department of Health (DOH) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) are celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2021 during August 1-7, 2021. This year’s theme is Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility. The World Breastfeeding Week 2021 theme encourages everyone to support breastfeeding mothers, babies and their families through creating a breastfeeding-friendly environment. Protecting breastfeeding ensures:
✓ Breastfeeding is readily available without needing other supplies. ✓ Breastmilk production does not require the use of energy for manufacturing and does not create waste or air pollution. To protect breastfeeding:
About the Florida Department of Health The Florida department of Health, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. Follow us on Twitter at @HealthyFla and on Facebook. For more information about the Florida Department of Health please visit www.FloridaHealth.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 8/3/21 @ 3:30 p.m. - Nassau County Animal Services currently has limited staff. As a result, they have implemented a few temporary changes. Beginning this morning, Animal Services will be operating BY APPOINTMENT ONLY until further notice. Please give them a call at (9040 530-6150 to schedule a date/time to visit the shelter. Animal Control Officers will still be available to help with public safety related issues. Thank you in advance for your understanding. If you are interested in filling one of their vacant positions, please click here to view the job description, salary range or to apply online or contact Human Resources at (904) 530-6075. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 8/3/21 @ 1:15 p.m. - As COVID-19 cases in Nassau County continue to rise, the Florida Department of Health-Nassau, has provided the below reminders to help slow the spread.
Let's get back to the basics. To prevent infection and slow the transmission of COVID-19, do the following:
Vaccines help. We are fortunate to have vaccines locally that can prevent one from COVID-19 infections/symptoms. Get vaccinated to protect yourself and others. To find a location: Know Before You Go Trust your doctors. The Nassau Medical Society has endorsed COVID-19 vaccines and is encouraging all persons eligible to get vaccinated. Trusting your doctors will help us move towards a healthier community. As a reminder, the Florida Department of Health-Nassau (FDOH-N) is the lead agency on all COVID-19 related matters in Nassau County. As such, questions should be directed to their office at (904) 875-6100. You can also find updates and other information on the OneNassau website. This page is managed by Nassau County Emergency Management, however they work directly with FDOH-N to disseminate information to the public through the OneNassau Joint Partnership to ensure accurate and consistent messaging. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 8/3/21 @ 11:15 a.m. - For the July 2021 Proudly Serving Nassau Series, we highlighted our Assistant Facilities Director, Jeff Little. Jeff has worked for Nassau County in different capacities for nearly 33 years and is a great asset with a lot of knowledge about County operations. Watch this video and learn more about what makes him an outstanding employee. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 8/3/21 @ 11:00 a.m. - Below is a COVID-19 testing and vaccine schedule for the month of August. The Florida Department of Health-Nassau is the lead agency in COVID-19 matters in Nassau County. If you have any questions about testing or vaccines, please contact them directly at (904) 875-6100. Information can also be located on the OneNassau website. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 8/2/21 @ 9:50 a.m. It is with great sadness that we announce the decision to cancel the Back-2-School Event scheduled for this Saturday, August 7, 2021. The health and safety of our residents is our number one priority. With the recent rise of COVID cases in the County, we do not feel it would be responsible to host an event that promotes gathering of crowds and interaction of large groups of children prior to sending them back to school. We are very disappointed about this situation but we feel that cancelling is the right thing to do at this time. We appreciate the sponsors and community organizations who agreed to be part of what was going to be a great event. We look forward to hosting special events at a time in the future when it is safer to do so. If you have any questions, please contact Parks & Recreation Director, Jay Robertson, at (904) 530-6120 or via email at [email protected]. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 8/2/21 @ 9:35 a.m. - Shown to the left of public meetings scheduled for this week. Agendas can be located on our website. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer |
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