Category: Health & Nutrition

Egg-cellent Celebrations: Safeguarding Springtime Traditions with Egg Safety Tips

by Melanie Thomas

March 28, 2024

Springtime brings warmer weather and festive occasions like Easter, Passover, and graduations. And what's a spring celebration without eggs? From cooking all the traditional recipes to preparing for the annual egg hunt, it's important to handle ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Easter Eggs, Egg Safety, Food Safety, Foodbourne Illness, Healthy Holiday, Salmonella

Preserving Strawberries: A Guide to Freezing

by Melanie Thomas

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

Nurturing Emotional Wellness

by Melanie Thomas

December 21, 2023

Emotional wellness plays a crucial role in our overall health and quality of life. Understanding the determinants of health, especially those related to emotional well-being, is essential for leading a balanced and fulfilling life. What is ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Emotional Health, Healthy Lifestyles, Mindfulness, Stress, Well Being, Wellness

Embracing Fall: Sip Your Coffee and Enjoy the Crisp Weather

by Melanie Thomas

October 13, 2023

As the leaves change color and a gentle chill fills the air, coffee lovers have yet another reason to rejoice. Fall has arrived, bringing with it the perfect backdrop for enjoying your favorite brew. In this article, we'll explore the wonderful ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Coffee Benefits, Fall Flavors, Good Mornings, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Wellness

Beat the Florida Heat: Hydrating Foods to Keep You Cool and Refreshed this Summer

by Melanie Thomas

May 17, 2023

Florida's scorching summer temperatures can be relentless! The heat can take a lot out of us – especially water. It leaves us searching for ways to cool down and stay hydrated. While drinking plenty of water is essential, did you know ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, , WORK & LIFE
Tags: Health And Wellness, Hydration, Nutrition, Staying Cool, Summer Heat, Water

Mindfulness at the Holidays

by Melanie Thomas

December 21, 2022

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, it’s supposed to be anyway according to all the hoopla. In reality the holidays are stressful. We all feel stressed from time to time and that’s very normal. However; the holidays bring ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE

Comarco Eggplant Inhaled by Cows at Spring Ranch

by Wendy Mussoline

January 14, 2022

When Tom Hoversen, co-owner of Comarco Products, graciously welcomed me into his facility, I was simply overwhelmed with the scale of production. I thought to myself “I must be dreaming.” This absolutely impressive operation with three ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, Livestock
Tags: Alternative, Cows, Eggplant, Fried, Livestock, Peels

Comarco Eggplant Inhaled by Cows at Spring Ranch

by Wendy Mussoline

July 1, 2021

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, Livestock
Tags: Alternative, Cows, Eggplant, Fried, Livestock, Peels

I Saw Santa Eating Sweet Corn

by Wendy Mussoline

December 29, 2020

The UF/IFAS Hastings Agriculture Extension Center (HAEC) accomplished a challenging feat and grew sweet corn during this wet fall weather. Two phases (0.84 acres each) of 8 different commercial varieties of sweet corn were planted on August ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Health & Nutrition, Livestock
Tags: Agritourism, Cows, Farm, Food Bank, Gleaning, Produce, Sweet Corn

Gardening During Covid-19

by Mimi Vreeland

June 15, 2020

Benefits of Gardening During Covid-19 This week's Virtual Plant Clinic topic is facilitated by Joanne Mason, Master Gardener Volunteer for UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County, RN, MS. We encourage you to attend our Thursday Plant Clinic ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Adult Children, COVID-19, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Planting, Plants

UF/IFASExtension Flagler County

Subscribe For More Great Content

UF/IFAS
Extension Flagler County