UF/IFAS Extension Director John Lilly retires

Laura Young ECB Publishing, Inc. Jefferson County Extension Director John Lilly has retired after more than three decades of distinguished service. Lilly started his career with UF/IFAS Extension in 1986 when he became the 4-H agent for Alachua County. Two years later, in 1988, he took a job as the 4-H agent in Jefferson County, and he has been working in this community every since. Although he hailed originally from Jasper, in Hamilton County, Fla., Lilly quickly built connections across Jefferson County and came to “absolutely love it” here. He rose to the position of Jefferson County Extension Director in 2010 and led the local ag team until his retirement in June of 2024. As the