UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
I want to thank everyone who attended the Extension Symposium last week. I also want to thank the team that put the symposium together, and the dedicated faculty who conducted each of the in-service trainings. Even after all… Read More
Please join us for a workshop on Stormwater Management, Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development Friday, June 14, 2019 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CST Okaloosa County Extension Office 3098 Airport Road Crestview, FL 32539 For More Information:… Read More
Since 2015, the Alan and Cathy Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry has assisted members of the University of Florida campus community who experience food insecurity. At a groundbreaking ceremony on May 7, UF announced it will expand the… Read More
After Hurricane Irma in 2017 and Michael in 2018, there is no telling what this year’s hurricane season has in store for Florida. Yet these recent storms have shown us that preparation is key, according to experts with… Read More
Earlier this year I continued the annual tradition of writing my new year’s resolutions on a note pad. This year, my note said in big bold letters: Less time on work, less time on being distracted, and more… Read More
Did you know that there is a week that is dedicated to drinking water? It’s through the American Water Works Association, and this year, it is May 5-11. It’s not just about recognizing the health benefits of water, but… Read More
Students won’t find monotonous lectures with rote memorization assignments in Laura Acosta’s dietetics courses at the University of Florida. Instead, dietetics majors find themselves engaged in memorable, meaningful learning experiences, such as conducting mock nutrition interviews, creating educational… Read More
You’re at a local park. The sun is shining and there’s a gentle breeze. You hear the leaves of nearby trees rustle and the slight movement of water from a lake. You take a deep breath of fresh… Read More
As we Floridians know it is that time of year again, which means spending more money on keeping ourselves cool. Here are some cool summer savings tips on how to lower your utility bill and also stay comfortable:… Read More
This is the fifth blog post in our six-part series on how to prepare your Florida home if you’ll be away for an extended time. In this post, we will review air conditioning considerations, as well as our… Read More
