Category: Work & Life

Growing Together: Orange Co Master Gardener Volunteer 2023 Highlights

by Clarissa Chairez

February 2, 2024

UF/IFAS Extension owes much of its success in community outreach and horticulture education to the invaluable contributions of the Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) Program. From providing assistance in the Plant Clinic to conducting classes countywide, ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Community Outreach, Garden, Garden Festival, Garden Festival And Plant Sale, Gardening, Gardening Workshops, Landscape, Master Gardener Volunteer, Master Gardener Volunteers, New Vegetable Gardener, OC MGV, Ocextension, Orange County, Orange County Garden, Orange County Gardening, Orange County Master Gardener Volunteers, Orange County Plant Clinic, Orlando Garden Festival, Orlando Gardening, Plant Clinic, Plant Sale, Plants, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Volunteer Impact, VolunteerImpact, Volunteers

Are you “Sharenting?”

by Shari Bresin

February 1, 2024

Have you heard of the term “sharenting?” It’s when parents overshare information about their children online, from their name, school, birthdate, teacher, and so on. The unfortunate consequence of this is that it makes it easy for ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Credit Reports, Fraud, Identity Theft, Online, Oversharing, Social Media

All Aboard!

by Katherine Allen

February 1, 2024

Suwannee County History Whether you have lived here all your life or have moved to Suwannee County, there are a lot of reasons to love our “home”. Many people travel to foreign countries to learn about history. Our community is steeped ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #SuwanneeFestivals, #VisitSuwannee, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County

Go Red for Women Day: Empowering Hearts Everywhere

by Maria Portelos-Rometo

January 31, 2024

In the fight against heart disease, Go Red for Women Day has emerged as a powerful campaign to raise awareness and promote heart health among women. Historically, heart disease has primarily been seen as a "men's" disease, often overshadowing ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: American Heart Association, Cardiovascular, Go Red For Women, GoRedForWomen, Heart, Pgm_FCS

New Organization Offers Career Development and Social Support for Food Science Graduate Students

by Jessie Erwin

January 29, 2024

Welcome to the University of Florida Food Science and Technology Graduate Student Association! Learn about how food science graduate students in the Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) Department founded this student-centered association ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Food Science, Food Science Graduate Program, Food Science Graduate Student, FST-GSA, Graduate Student Association, Graduate Student Group

Support the next Generation of Leaders

by Melinda Souers

January 26, 2024

Support the next Generation of Leaders – Volunteer to Judge 4-H Exhibits and Presentations Have you considered how you might be able to guide the next generation? If so, the Orange County 4-H Program has some opportunities for you to help ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events
Tags: #4-HGrowshere, #OC4H, 4-H Events, Life Skills, Ocextension, Youth

Be Heart Smart this February During American Heart Month

by Hillary Ayers

January 26, 2024

American Heart Month is observed every February to raise awareness about heart health and encourage people to adopt heart-healthy lifestyles. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women, but the good ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: American Heart Month, Health, Heart Disease, Nutrition, Ocextension, Wellness

Handwashing is critical to good health

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez

January 25, 2024

Why is handwashing important? Handwashing is one of the best ways you can help stop the spread of infection and stay healthy. It is one of those personal hygiene activities we need to prioritize. Bacteria and germs can enter your body and make ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Tags: 20 Seconds, Handwashing, Handwashing For Caregivers, Handwashing For Elders, Handwashing For Food Handlers, Handwashing For School Children, How Long Should I Wash My Hands?, Prevent The Spread Of Infection, When Should I Wash My Hands?, Why Should I Wash My Hands?

Extension Offers You Solutions

by Andra Johnson

January 25, 2024

I’m excited to share with you a new monthly newsletter all about Florida Cooperative Extension. It's called SOLUTIONS. If you're unfamiliar with Extension, let me introduce ourselves: the University of Florida and Florida A & M ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Florida A & M University, Newsletters, UF-IFAS

Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer Series: Shamrock Park Demonstration Garden

by Ashley Ellis

January 24, 2024

Welcome to our "Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer" blog series, where we delve into the inspiring stories and impactful contributions of the passionate individuals who form the backbone of our gardening community. These dedicated volunteers bring ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Demonstration Garden, Master Gardener Volunteer, Pgm_HortRes, Shamrock Park

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