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Preserving Strawberries: A Guide to Freezing

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February 16, 2024

As we relish the flavors of locally grown strawberries, their sweet aroma and vibrant hues evoke the essence of sunshine captured in each bite. In the wake of Valentine's Day, where strawberries often take center stage, let's dive into the art ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Food Preservation, Food Safety, Freezing Fruit, Strawberries
Red Snapper on a bed of ice next to shrimp at seafood market

Seafood for the Holidays!


November 20, 2023

A New Tradition Holiday dinners often involve ham and turkey. After six weeks, you might think turkey is for the birds! In Florida, many families serve a coastal catch or two by adding fresh seafood to their meals during this festive season. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety
Tags: Christmas Recipes, Coastal Holiday Meals, Fishwatch, Food Safety, Fresh Fish, Fresh From Florida, Holiday, Holiday Classic, Holiday Recipes, Holiday Seafood, New Tradition, Oyster Dressing, Oysters, Recipes, Safe Oysters, Seafood, Seafood Safety, Selecting Seafood, Thanksgiving Recipes
Hurricane Planning for Pets

Disaster Preparation for Pets: Don’t Forget the Rest of Your Family

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June 21, 2023

Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness for Your Pet It's crucial to have a comprehensive plan in place to ensure the safety and well-being of your furry friends during hurricanes and other emergency situations. By preparing early ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Adalia, Adoptable Dogs, Community Resilience, Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Emergency Planning For Pets, FL, Florida, Florida Panhandle, Food Safety, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Including Pets In Emergency Plans, Medical Needs, Panama City, Pet Adoption, Pet Safety During Emergencies, Preparedness, Safety, Storms, Take Your Dog To Work Day, Zollie Young Dog Park

Bay County 4-H Camps are in full swing!

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June 8, 2023

If you are looking for a summer activity for your child then look no further. Help your child develop pivotal life skills to help them grow and develop while having fun with their peers. You can still register for the following camps for the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Art, Art Camp, Bay County, Bay County 4-H Camps, Bugs, Cake, Cake Decoration, Child-friendly Activities, Decorating Cookies, Dessert, Life Skills Development, Peer Interaction, Plants, Science, Science Workshop, Summer, Summer Activities For Children, Summer Camp, Sweets, UF/IFAS Extension Office

Emergency Loan Programs for Small Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ian 


October 9, 2022

Last modified: October 9, 2022 10:00 PM Both the state and federal government have emergency loan programs for small businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian. The table below provides basic information on three of the loan programs and links ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock
Tags: Disaster Assistance, Fishery Disaster, Florida DEO, Hurricane Ian, Marine Industry, SBA, SBDC, Small Business, Small Business Administration
Fishery Disaster damage to marina docks and vessels after Hurricane Michael.

Resources for Florida’s Fisheries and Aquaculture Industries Impacted by Hurricane Ian


October 3, 2022

Last modified: October 10, 2022 9:30 PM Hurricane Ian caused significant damage to large parts of Florida and the state’s fisheries and aquaculture industries were particularly hard hit. Several sources are available for industry members ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, U/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Aquaculture, Charterboat, Commercial Fisheries, Commercial Fishing, Disaster Assistance, Fishery Disaster, SBA, SBDC, Shellfish
Snorkeling gear and a bag of freshly caught scallops rest on a boat ledge.

Scallop Sitter Volunteer Program Returns to Bay, Gulf, and Franklin Counties


May 12, 2021

Scallop Restoration Efforts Can you remember where you were last spring? The uncertainty of each day seemed to go on forever. We planned several education programs that eventually were canceled or migrated to online events. Scallop Sitters ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Events, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Coastal Restoration, Scallop, Scallop Sitters, Seagrass, Volunteers

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