In recent years, it seems, retailers have multiplied the number of meat product choices in their stores. With consumers becoming more aware of where their meat comes from, retailers are becoming more savvy in their marketing techniques. One… Read More
University of Florida/IFAS Extension Manatee County recently provided some financial insights and answers to adolescents during a day-long financial literacy program called Living On My Own (LOMO). The program included a workshop, field trip, and simulation. At the… Read More
Joining the Master Naturalist Training Program in Florida is a wonderful experience for Florida residents and visitors too. The program introduces many facets of Florida ecology, fauna (our wonderful wildlife and some invasive species too), and flora (native… Read More
Posted by Martha Glenn, Ornamental Horticulture Agent Hundreds of our local youth are working hard this year on their entries for the Manatee County Fair in January. They may be showing dogs, cows, rabbits, pigs, goats, chickens, and/or… Read More
Posted by Martha Glenn, Ornamental Horticulture Agent In 1992 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implemented Agricultural Worker Protection Standards (WPS). These federal regulations are designed to reduce the risk of pesticide poisoning and injury among agricultural workers (people… Read More
On Saturday, October 1, 2016 the weather was slightly cool from the oppressive weather of September. Over 500 residents of Manatee, Hillsborough, and Sarasota Counties visited the annual Master Gardener Plant Sale. Plant selection varied from an abundant… Read More
Do you find yourself in a sea of information overload and not knowing what’s true and what’s a myth? Unfortunately, it can be difficult to decipher at times. One of the first questions we should ask ourselves is… Read More
Taken from http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm502182.htm. FDA modernizes Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods Refreshed design and relevant information will help consumers make healthy food choices Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took a major step in making sure consumers have… Read More
Posted by Michelle Atkinson, Environmental Horticulture Agent Can you tell me how old a fish is just by looking at a slice of bone? That’s one question youth will learn how to answer in the Manatee Marine Explorers… Read More
For more than 100 years, the Extension Service has helped improve the lives of Florida’s citizens through research, education, and the application of practical knowledge to solving everyday problems. During this year’s National Agriculture Week, we are celebrating… Read More
