After spending so much time away from friends and friends, many of us are looking forward to getting together again! But we don't want to invite food borne illness germs to our gatherings. Here's how to keep food safe when shopping, preparing, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
The 2020 Hurricane season is here but do you have your hurricane kit ready? Emergencies are not planned they suddenly occur so you much you must be prepared. You should have your disaster supply kit ready and know where it is to grab when ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences Over the last several months, as you’ve learned to adjust to the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have become more interested in producing ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Seafood at Your Fingertips Live is going tropical! Summer is in full swing and mangos are ripe for the picking! Try your hand at preparing this nutritious, sweet, savory and refreshing seafood dish! The proportion of the ingredients in this ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Livestock, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Glyphosate is an herbicide commonly used in Florida landscapes and agriculture. UF/IFAS is committed to safety and supports integrated pest management as the first line of defense against weeds and other pests, including the use of glyphosate ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Food Safety, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Water
As a hurricane approaches our state it’s important to remember to prepare now so that no matter what happens you are ready. Of course, there are tons of things to do to prepare, but making sure you have food that’s safe to eat is the focus ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences A friend of mine recently shared with me a few recipes for what is known as “cooler corn.” As the name implies, it’s a way of cooking a large amount ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
There are several potential causes of loss of liquid from the jars. Lowering pressure in canner suddenly after the processing period. Make sure you are not forcing the pressure down by placing the canner in a draft, under a fan or A/C, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS Extension