Agriculture. For some people this is a dirty word (pun intended) and for others it defines who they are. Agriculture is defined as the science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of… Read More
We are all navigating new territory during this COVID pandemic. 4-H hasn’t stopped during this time even though we aren’t meeting face to face. During this time we have seen 4-H’ers contribute to their community by doing things… Read More
Just because libraries are physically closed doesn’t mean that you still enjoy the plethora of resources the library provides. Many local, national and international libraries have eBooks and other learning opportunities available online. There are other learning resources… Read More
Did you know keeping your hands clean is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others? It is also the easiest and cheapest way too. Hands are of… Read More
You have company coming and want to make their favorite dish however you don’t have all the ingredients in your pantry. No need to worry because you probably have something you can substitute in your pantry. Countless simple ingredients… Read More
Food Preservation has played a big role in my growing up, I remember picking vegetable in the garden and helping my parents preserve the produce. Living in a small rural community my family preserved most of our food… Read More
Proper Handwashing Can Reduce the Number of Harmful Microorganisms on Your Hands Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect ourselves and families from getting sick. Germs are everywhere so you need to wash your hands often… 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
In an effort to reach a non-agricultural audience, the “Alachua County Farm Bureau Food and Agriculture Festival” was held on Saturday, November 23rd 2019. This event was planned by the District 4 Farm Bureau Young… Read More
Four Steps to Follow to Keep Food Safe Now that you have purchased your food for the holiday let’s look at preventing foodborne illness. CDC estimates that each year 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness, 128,000… Read More
