By Chasity Turner Florida 4-H is pleased to announce the 2019 UF/IFAS Extension Florida 4-H Hall of Fame inductees. The Florida 4-H Hall of Fame was established in 2002 to recognize outstanding 4-H leaders who have contributed to… Read More
Watermelons mean summer in most places, but perhaps no more so than in Florida, the country’s number one producer of this quintessential summer fruit. They may be 92 percent water, but there’s more to growing and eating watermelon… Read More
You’re proud of yourself — you’ve just come back from the grocery store with a trove of healthy fruits and vegetables. Fast forward to a few days later when you’re throwing away all that beautiful produce because it’s… Read More
When polar bears began showing up in Russian Siberia this year, experts suggested climate change may be a cause. Higher temperatures were melting ice in the Arctic, which polar bears rely on to hunt. The hungry bears had… Read More
University of Florida faculty and students were recognized by The North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) for their excellence in teaching at its 65th annual conference in June at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin… Read More
Whether you’re hosting or attending a barbecue this summer, avoid bringing foodborne illness to the party, says a University of Florida food safety expert. “You might have a good system for keeping food safe when you’re cooking at… Read More
By Ruth Borger The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) industrial hemp pilot project has passed a critical milestone towards understanding the potential of growing hemp throughout Florida. Hemp plants have been planted at… Read More
By now, you’ve probably heard someone rave about their electric pressure cooker. Able to cook food more quickly than other kitchen appliances, these devices have recently surged in popularity. Sarah Ellis noticed the enthusiasm for the devices when… Read More
Walking has many benefits—physical exercise, stress relief, fresh air. A new University of Florida walking program adds another benefit: comradery. Let’s Walk Florida is a 12-week program where community members team up to start a lifelong walking habit,… Read More
For decades, Florida communities have battled invasive plants on land and water. These plants disrupt native ecosystems and livelihoods, and more arrive each year. Now a new study from the University of Florida and The Nature Conservancy shows… Read More
