UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Summertime brings together friends and families outside for vacations, BBQ’s, and park picnics. Through our travels and gatherings, food is a big part of it. We love to come together and share family favorite snacks and meals. As… Read More
People all over the planet are at the epicenter of three epochal influences – the pandemic crisis, the climate crisis, and the technological revolution. These will have a considerable social, economic, and environmental impact for years to come,… Read More
Youth ages 8-18 are invited to enter the Sustainable Communities Workshop Youth Video Contest for their chance to win $100, and more! The winners will be announced during the 16th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, Nov. 10. Task Create… Read More
As an Environmental Education and Outreach Intern for the Ecology and Natural Resource Program at UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, I was afforded the opportunity to engage with our flora and fauna in ways I never had before. After… Read More
For me, a visit to the doctor can be an inconvenience. Between fighting traffic, finding a parking spot, checking in and doing time in the waiting room, I usually have to carve out an hour or more of… Read More
Angie Lindsey is an assistant professor of family, youth and community sciences working within the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education. She is also the UF/IFAS point of contact for the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN). How many… Read More
With kids returning to school soon, there may be some anxiety about returning to the hustle and bustle. However, as chaotic as evenings can get between pick up from extracurricular activities, helping with homework, and sticking to a… Read More
There are many reasons to purchase a home, from building generational wealth to not hearing neighbors’ footsteps all night. Whatever the reason, make sure your financials are on the right track. To begin, ask yourself the following questions:… Read More
Written by Mark Clark, Associate Professor, Wetland Ecology with UF/IFAS Soil and Water Sciences Dept. Tropical Storm Elsa passed 35 miles west of Cedar Key on July 7 with a peak wind gust of 49.6 kn. A maximum… Read More
Online shopping scams involve scammers pretending to be legitimate online sellers, either with a fake website or a fake ad on a genuine retailer site. How this scam works While many online sellers are legitimate, unfortunately scammers can… Read More
