UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
As the Baby Boomer generation ages, they are drinking less wine due to health reasons. So too, with the Millennial’s. Their generation has continued a trend that is focused on healthy food and less alcohol. Cider, Sangria &… Read More
We all know by now that living a sedentary lifestyle is not healthy. Countless studies show its association with obesity, cancer, and other chronic conditions. But many of us may not know how to begin an active lifestyle. … Read More
Keeping food at their proper temperatures is critical in preventing the growth of foodborne bacteria. The key is to never let your picnic food remain in the “Danger Zone.” This means between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit for… Read More
Experts from the Florida Forest Service will discuss the wildfires of 1998, and steps that forest managers and homeowners can take to prevent a repeat of that catastrophic year. When?: 10 am—noon Friday, August 30, 2019 Where?: UF/IFAS Extension… Read More
Phosphorus is an essential mineral necessary for bone formation and repair as well as teeth formation. It also serves to promote normal muscle and nerve function, regulate heartbeat, support growth and repair of cells and tissues, store and… Read More
By Kim Scotto-Kelley GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new study from University of Florida researchers examines the relationship between wet and dry season length and the potential for lightning-ignited fires. The study, led by faculty from the UF Institute… Read More
Join us on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. – noon as we learn about canning and preserving while we make delicious strawberry jelly with UF Extension Agent Dorothy Lee. Sig-up at Molino Branch Library circulation desk or… Read More
Many times when we think about outdoor eating, we are grilling our foods. And just like cooking indoors, we need to follow guidelines for cooking on the grill to ensure the foods reach the table safely. Let’s review… Read More
Credit Impact: Credit Scores Workshop When: July 25, 2019 6:00pm – 8:00pm Location: Plant City Community Resource Center, 307 North Michigan Avenue, Plant City, 33566 Registration required: https://creditscore.eventbrite.com Registration deadline: July 19, 2019 Learn how to increase your… Read More
Watermelons mean summer in most places, but perhaps no more so than in Florida, the country’s number one producer of this quintessential summer fruit. They may be 92 percent water, but there’s more to growing and eating watermelon… Read More
