Learning the art of getting takeout food is an important skill because it will make you feel comfortable eating take-out while supporting local food businesses. Dr. Paula Cannon, a professor of molecular microbiology and immunology at Keck School… Read More
Florida has been issued the “Safer at Home” order. Governor Ron DeSantis issued this Executive Order 20-91 on 3/31/2020. Starting Friday, April 3, we are all to stay at home unless we are obtaining or providing essential services… Read More
Don’t Touch Your Face: Tips The message is everywhere. From the CDC and public health officials to memes on social media, we’ve all heard it: Don’t touch your face. It’s one supposedly simple step you can take… Read More
Update from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Travelers returning from countries that have a Level 3 Travel Health Notice (widespread, ongoing transmission of COVID-19) need to stay home for 14 days from the time the traveler left … Read More
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office… Read More
A 1 hour webinar “Homemade Entrepreneur” will provide an introduction about how to start a business under the cottage food law. Topics will cover business and marketing plans, food safety and the cottage food law. This webinar is… Read More
SERVSAFE® FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATION CLASS Tuesday, FEBRUARY 25, 2020 9 am to 5 pm Yulee County Building The University of Florida/IFAS, Nassau County Extension Service will be holding a ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Certification Class and Exam…. Read More
If you enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D plan by mistake or after receiving misleading information, you may be able to disenroll and change plans. Typically, you have the right to change plans if you:… Read More
Medicare.gov Website Gave Inaccurate Drug Prices for 2020 Drug Plans The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services officials advise beneficiaries to call 800-633-4227 at any time during the coming year and ask for a Special Enrollment Period so… Read More
Turkey Basics: Safe Cooking A food thermometer should be used to ensure a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 °F has been reached to destroy bacteria and prevent foodborne illness. Many variables can affect the roasting time of… Read More
