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Broward Landscape Maintenance Personnel, Growers, and Pest Management Professionals Staying Healthy During COVID-19: Symptoms and Testing Sites

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
June 5, 2020

COVID-19 is a virus that has affected many individuals and industries across the county and beyond. You cannot watch the news without hearing an update. Landscapers and those working outside to grow ornamentals, mow lawns, engage in pest ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition,
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COVID-19 and Cottage Food Operations: 10 Considerations

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
April 8, 2020

As Florida consumers are concerned about coronavirus, it is crucial that sanitation and hygiene best practices are followed. This is very important to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to help flatten the curve in our county and state. Consumers ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
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Think Nutrition and Wellness During a Quarantine

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
March 13, 2020

Many families and consumers are wondering about how to prepare for meals and wellness during a two-week quarantine. This is a new concept, yet it is very similar to preparing for a hurricane. You may be faced with limited food supplies, social ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,
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Preventing the Spread of Germs and Viruses

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
March 6, 2020

There are many germs, microorganisms and viruses in our environment. With a healthy immune system and cooking food to the proper temperature along with proper handwashing, we can usually fight off these germs and stay healthy. How do germs ... READ MORE

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