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Engaging in Food Safety Behaviors Does Matter

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
February 8, 2022

There has been a renewed emphasis on food safety, handwashing, and other personal hygiene practices with the COVID-19 pandemic. Foodborne illness has been known for years to affect an estimated 48 million people each year with approximately ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Bacteria Can Spread Through Cross Contamination, Broward County, Chill, Clean, Cook, Cook Food To A Safe Internal Temperature, COVID-19, Food Borne Illness Reduced, Food Safety, Food Safety Matters, Food Safety; Cutting Boards, Food Thermometer, Foodborne Illness, Handwashing, Keep The Incidence Of Food Borne Illness Low, Personal Hygiene, Separate

2021 Sustainable Urban Food Production Short-Course

by Giselle Llanes
August 27, 2021

Join us for this years Sustainable Urban Food Production Online Short-Course starting September 20th, 2021. Participants will gain a better understanding of the social and environmental benefits of urban agriculture, diversified urban food ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Horticulture
Tags: Broward, Broward County, COVID-19, Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscape, Gardening, Native Plants, Sustainability, UF/IFAS Solutions, Urban Area, Urban Forest, Water Conservation

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,
Tags: Agriculture And Horticulture Workers, Broward COVID-19 Testing Sites, Broward Health Department, Broward Testing Sites, Commercial Horticulture, Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 Testing, Department Of Health In Broward County COVID-19 Toolkit, Drive Thru Testing Sites, Face Coverings, Face Masks, Growers, Handwashing, Information To Prevent COVID-19, Landscape Maintenance Personnel, Landscapers, Pest Managment, Prevent The Spread Of COVID-19, Protect Against COVID-19, Stay Healthy, Symptoms Of COVID-19, Tree Trimmers, UF/IFAS Solutions, Walk Up Testing Sites

Hurricane Preparedness: Meal and Menu Planning

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
June 1, 2020

Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. We have seen the devastating effects to communities that have been hit hard by hurricanes, which are always a very real threat to Florida. Preparedness is one key to successfully weathering ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: Be Prepared, Boil Water Order, Breakfast, Cleaning Supplies, COVID-19, Dinner, Disaster, Disaster Menus, Disinfectant Wipes, Emergency Food Supply, Face Masks, Food Groups, Food Safety, Food Supply Kit, Hand Sanitizer, Hurricane Food Safety, Hurricane Meal Planning, Hurricane Meals, Hurricane Menus, Hurricane Preparedness During COVID-19, Hurricane Preparedness Matters, Hurricane Season, Hurricane Shopping, Hurricane Shopping List, June 1st To November 30th, Lunch, Menu, Menu Planning, MyPlate Food Groups, Non-perishables, Preparedness, Safe Cooking Water, Safe Drinking Water, Shopping List, Stock Your Pantry, UF/IFAS Solutions
Sunrise at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center (RCREC).

COVID-“19 Ways to Control Anxiety and Stress”

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
April 24, 2020

Stress comes in many forms. People are experiencing different levels of stress and anxiety. Many are having success with established coping mechanisms already in place. Some have set great routines for activities of daily living and others have ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition,
Tags: Anxiety, Clean, Connect, COVID-19, Destress, Gardening, Gather Donations, Good Nutrition, Meditate, Physical Activity, Read, Stress, Stress Management, UF/IFAS Resources, UF/IFAS Solutions, Vitamin D, Ways To Handle Stress

COVID-19 “Food and Recipe Ideas”

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
April 24, 2020

Many people are trying new recipes with more time on their hands to cook. Several are having a taste-bud-awakening as they are trying new spices and flavors using up what is in stock in the pantry and cupboard. Often comfort foods are those ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: COVID-19, Easy To Prepare, Entrees, Food Safety, Menu Ideas, Menu Suggestions, New Spices And New Flavors, Recipes, UF/IFAS Solutions, Wash Hands, What To Eat?
Cooking on a stove top. UF/IFAS Photo by Cat Wofford. File 029278

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
Tags: Coronavirus, Cottage Food, Cottage Food Business, Cottage Food Operations, Cottage Food Operators, COVID 19 Considerations For Cottage Food Operators In FL, COVID-19, Essential Services And Activities, Farmers Market, Fight Bac, Florida, Food Safety, Good Hygiene Practicies, Handwashing, Home Kitchen, In Home Sales, Personal Hygiene, Sanitation, Sanitation And Bleach, UF/IFAS Solutions

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