A Tribute to Peanut Butter Written by Samara Purvis County Director/ 4H Agent Bradford County January 24 was National Peanut Butter Day and subsequently it is also my birthday. In celebration of this festive day, I want to talk ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Food preservation has become the new trend for reducing our food budget and making our food dollars stretch. Preserving our left over produce will cut down on the use of canned foods that are high in sodium, which can lead to health issues in ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC), United States Department of Agriculture, and the US Department of Health Services has recently recognized beef's role in a healthy lifestyle. National Cattlemen's Beef Association and CEO Colin ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Now that January is gone and February is here, you should have your exercise program well underway. Well, for some you have stayed with your exercise program while others have either stopped or never got started. Here are a few tips to help ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
As you start this new year, you may be taking inventory at home of projects that need to be accomplished. As you’re considering what needs to be done, you may want to think about performing a room-by-room safety check to look for potential ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family
During a recent program, a participant suggested that I offer a class on boosting your immune system. I never thought about teaching a class on this topic but when I think about it, I have been doing it through the various nutrition classes ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Recently I had the pleasure of presenting to the Getting Ahead, Staying Ahead mentoring group. In the Getting Ahead, Staying Ahead program the participants have already created a budget and I was asked to present on tips for sticking to it. ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters
When the old year fades and the new one begins, thoughts of tax season come to mind. Most adults view paying taxes as a duty, an obligation, and things of that nature. For scammers however, tax time is simply loaded with opportunity. During ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Work & Life
Discover your Drive Join us for our next class in the Explorer Series on February 1st at Camp Cherry Lake. We will discover our drive and harness the power of being mindful. Ever struggle with "monkey mind" or feel overwhelmed with all the ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Work & Life
Poverty is a subject that many talk about but few understand. The subject is near and dear to my heart because I've experienced it. I work with people who are seeking to overcome it as well - a difficult task for sure. The biggest misconception ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters