Delicious Gift Ideas
Homemade gifts are the BEST! If you are wondering what to get someone why not make a delicious basket full of mixes! Be sure to attach a recipe card to each of the mixes explaining how to use… Read More
Category: Work & Life
CALS Alumna Highlight: Dr. ArNelle Wright
Majoring in nutritional sciences, University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alumna ArNelle Wright earned her undergraduate degree from the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department (FSHN). She is currently working as a Doctor of Dental… Read More
CALS Alumna Highlight: Christina Criser Jackson
University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alumna Christina Criser Jackson graduated with her master’s degree from the Family Youth and Community Sciences (FYCS) Department in 2010. She is currently serving as President and CEO of… Read More
Seasonal Sustainability: Festive fixings
Winter festivities bring great transformation to our spaces — indoors and outdoors — as they’re bedecked with lights and all things shiny and bright. As you meticulously plan your holiday decorations, remember the waste associated with your choices…. Read More
Festive Meals on a Budget
By Lakisha Crumpler The holidays may look different this year as we adjust to the changes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many will have smaller family gatherings than usual. Others who have faced financial challenges related to the pandemic… Read More
Snapshots of research in 2020
Enjoy a few photos from 2020, with links to the projects and events they represent. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, our work continued. We were also fortunate to receive a renewal award from USAID for another five years… Read More
Hats and Pesticides
To Hat or Not to Hat, That is the Question. It is common to see pesticide technicians in hats, particularly logoed ballcaps. They are practical for keeping the sun off while providing visibility for the company logo. The… Read More
Finding Self-Compassion for a Smooth Holiday Season
During the holidays, we often find that sense of giving and the conviction to extend empathy and compassion to all of those around us. If anyone around us is hurting, we often lend a listening ear or even… Read More
Be S.M.A.R.T. and Say “NO” to Resolutions in 2021
Resolutions Rarely Succeed Since the time of the Babylonians, people have used the transition to a new calendar year as a time to make positive changes (history.com). Unfortunately, few people actually follow through with these commitments. In fact,… Read More
Holiday Treats to Feel Good About
January 1st, 2020. More than 51% of Americans started the year, as they have many others, with the New Year’s Resolution to “eat healthier” (Buchholz, 2019). What we know is that in a normal year, fewer than 10% of Americans maintain all or most of… Read More