What beats over 100,000 times a day, and pumps over 2,000 gallons of blood every 24 hours? The Heart! February is officially American Heart month, so it is important to bring awareness to this amazing organ and how to keep it heathy. Heart disease ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences this August! Below is our current class list for the month. Bite-Sized Science 1st Thursday of every month | 12:30 pm to 1 pm Has a dolphin ever ... READ MORE
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Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences this July! Below is our current class list for the month. 4-H Makers Club 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month | 4 pm to 6 pm Kids can take their ... READ MORE
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Do you eat the recommended amount of veggies each day? On average, the adult recommendation is to eat 2 ½ cups of vegetables daily; the personalized amount can vary depending on age, sex, height, weight, and activity. So what counts as a ... READ MORE
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Did you know that February 4th is National Homemade Soup Day? Why not join in on this celebration by trying a new soup recipe that includes oysters. Florida oysters are available year-round. Oyster harvest is mainly done in the cooler months ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension
Co-authored by Holly Abeels, Beth Shephard, and Andrea Lazzari Who here likes eating seafood? Well, you’re not alone. Americans’ weekly consumption of seafood has stayed around 5 ounces per week for the past 30 years. However, this is less ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
As impacts of coronavirus spread and our communities face constant change, it is important to take care of ourselves and our families. One major factor in our health is getting the recommended amount of physical activity and movement. According ... READ MORE
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The adulting camp being hosted at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office is nothing short of memorable and constructive for the students who attend. Each year, the 4-H and Family Consumer Sciences Agents at the Brevard County Extension ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Relationships & Family
Getting kids to eat healthy is a task many parents struggle with. Another constant struggle is getting kids out of the house and focused on something other than a phone or television screen! Luckily, the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition
Turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, macaroni and cheese, pumpkin pie…cooking a Thanksgiving meal can be tiring and stressful! Why not invite your kids into the kitchen to help out? I know, I know…you’re wondering how having ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension