UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Did you know that food establishments, including mobile vendors, that process, pack, hold or prepare food require a trained and certified individual in food protection and safety? The skilled and certified staff member is referred to as a… Read More
Group work can be a hassle. Making assumptions and ignoring group dynamics can create needless stress and derail a project. It may be necessary to go back to basics, ask questions, and consider things that were taken for… Read More
Peter Bostanescu has spent a career’s worth of time tending to the garden at the UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Office. He can’t recall exactly when he got his 30-year plaque for his service as a Master Gardener Volunteer…. Read More
Last year, the pandemic certainly gave us all pause to reflect on our personal and professional priorities. The impact of that short impromptu global shutdown was seen throughout the world with reports of less air pollution, lower greenhouse gas… Read More
By Carol Wyatt-Evens and Sarah Bostick Gardening in Florida can be incredibly rewarding and incredibly frustrating at the same time. If you are new to the region, you soon learn that gardening in the sunshine state can quickly… Read More
Reduce Your Outdoor Water Use April is Water Conservation Month. Now is a perfect time to examine our water-spending behaviors and see where we can save big on our water bill. Most of our water use is outdoors,… Read More
Making a financial plan is not one and done, it’s a continual process that requires time and attention. Scheduling time for planning and tracking along the way will help you reach your savings and other financial goals. Continual… Read More
What is Earth Day? Earth Day is not any old holiday. We don’t celebrate with feasts and presents or balloons, but often through volunteerism and activism. Initially, Earth Day was a day of advocacy and civil action paired… Read More
What’s the best kind of workout? Is it swimming? Running? Organized sports? There is no one-size-fits all answer because the best kind of workout is one that you will stick with. Some people love the “me time” from… Read More
Foodies and agricultural enthusiasts can “visit” six farms across the county for the annual UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County Farm Tour, which moved to a virtual format for this year. Beginning April 19, participants can access farm tour videos… Read More
