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Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer Series: Shamrock Park Demonstration Garden

by Ashley EllisAvatar photo
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

Preparing 4-H Youth to be Tomorrow’s Leaders – Communication Skills Vol 2

by ambernorris
January 23, 2024

Welcome to Volume 2!  Congratulations on nailing down a topic for your presentation. Now comes the important work.  It is time to break the topic into three main ideas and write a paragraph for each. After you finish writing each section, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Communication, Leadership, Life Skills, Public Speaking, Youth

Private Well and Septic System Care Workshop in Sumter County

by Yilin
January 23, 2024

Join Us for a Workshop on Private Drinking Well Maintenance, Well Water Quality, and Septic System Care! Are you concerned about the safety of your drinking water and the health of your septic system? Your worries end here! We are excited ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, Event, Florida Well Owner Network, FWON, Onsite Sewer, Private Well, Septic System, Water Quality, Water Testing, Well Water
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Faculty Feature: Dr. Bin Liu, Nutritional Sciences

by Jessie ErwinAvatar photo
January 22, 2024

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Bin Liu to our Discover FSHN Series! Dr. Liu is an assistant professor of human nutrition in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida. Her lab's research focuses on investigating ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Calcium Signaling, Cardiac Health, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Dr. Bin Liu, Faculty, Faculty Feature, Faculty Profile, Faculty-research, Heart Disease, Metabolic Disease, Nutritional-sciences-faculty-feature, Nutritional-sciences-research, Prediabetes, Research
Glass of water with tropical plants in background

Sipping With Confidence: All About Sarasota County’s Drinking Water

by Michael D'ImperioAvatar photo
January 18, 2024

Sarasota County is privileged to source its drinking water from diverse outlets, combining surface and well water to cater to the county's needs. The Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority contributes roughly half of the county's ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Conservation, Drinking Water, Pgm_Water, Public Water Supply, Water, Water Quality
the ground level, surface opening to a septic system.

New UF/IFAS publication: Managing impacts of flooding, groundwater rise on septic systems

by Mike Loizzo
January 16, 2024

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection estimates the state has more than 2 million septic systems. If an owner does not properly maintain one, it poses an environmental threat to the state’s drinking water. Besides regular maintenance, ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management
Tags: Flooding, Groundwater Level Rise, Mary Lusk, Septic Systems, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences
Nina stands with colleagues in front of new Innovation Center cutting a red ribbon with scissors | Food Science and Human Nutrition UF/IFAS

Alumni Feature: Nina Burt, Food Science

by Jessie ErwinAvatar photo
January 16, 2024

Welcome to Nina Burt, the latest guest in our Discover FSHN Series! Nina is an alumna of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida, graduating with a master's degree in food science and launching a decades-long ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Alumni, Alumni Profile, Alumni Research, Alumni-feature, ConAgra Foods, Discover Fshn, Discover Fshn Series, Food Science, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Food Science Careers, Food Science Jobs, Food-science-alumni-feature, FSHN Alumni, Nina Burt, RD, Research And Development, Singleton Seafood Company, Tampa Maid Foods, UF Alumni

New Year, Resolutions, and New Habits: Setting Realistic Goals in 2024

by Elizabeth ShephardAvatar photo
January 11, 2024

Happy 2024! As we usher in a new year, many of us are pulling out our resolution lists and thinking about eating in a healthier way. However, with so much information out there about nutrition, it can be overwhelming. But fear not, for we ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Food, Goals, Health, New Year, Resolutions

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