UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Dehydrating is one of the oldest forms of food preservation. Join us Sept. 19 for our “Dehydrating Fruits and Vegetables” class to learn why people dehydrate, foods most suitable for dehydrating, the basics of dehydrating fruits and vegetables,… Read More
Don’t let the heat of the summer months deter your path to a healthy diet. Stay focused and take small steps that can make a difference in your health. Breakfast is an important part of a healthy diet…. Read More
If your vegetable gardening is limited by insufficient space or an unsuitable area, consider the possibility of raising fresh, nutritious, homegrown vegetables in containers. A window sill, a patio, a balcony or a doorstep will provide sufficient space… Read More
Early-bird registration is now open for Sarasota County’s 13th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop on Nov. 29, a day-long event to showcase solutions to creating and maintaining healthy, resilient, thriving communities. Under the “Unique Perspectives for Community Solutions” theme,… Read More
Are you looking to start cooking and shopping for healthier foods? Are you trying to work towards a new health goal that has something to do with better food choices? Do you still think healthy eating is more… Read More
Many of us have attended training(s) on the Heimlich Maneuver and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but most of us have never had to use these skills in a real-life situation. We hope we will never have to, yet we… Read More
It’s hot out. Sweltering. Rainy. But it’s also time to plan for cooler temperatures and relief from the daily downpour. It’s time to plan the fall garden. In Florida, we have two vegetable planting seasons. The warm weather… Read More
Sharing Wisdom – A six-session Educational Series Days: Fridays Dates: Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 2018 Times: 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Location: Oxford Community Center 4027 County Rd 106 Oxford, FL 34484 Topics: 10/5 –… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — If the version of the 2018 Farm Bill that has been put forth by the United States House of Representatives passes into law, it would provide more opportunities for low-income Floridians to adopt healthier habits… Read More
It is hot out there! Some days are scorching. Everyone needs water every day to ensure that we are properly hydrated. Water is essential for life. Water helps your body use nutrients, helps your body get rid of… Read More
