Category: Work & Life

An Italian stew cooking in a pot on a hot plate. Photo taken 02-26-25.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Family, Youth and Community Sciences (Jan.–Feb. 2026)


March 4, 2026

A Taste of Culture: Overview of the Systematic Refinement of a Culinary- and Spice-based Extension Program Isabella Alobele, Lori Johnson, Hillary MacMichael, Amy Mullins, Ava Theng, Madison Gindea, Ryan Perez, Tatiana Tchuisse, Yvette Vork, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Curriculum, Heat, Heat Stress, Herbs, Safety, Spices, Taste Of Culture
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What’s New on Ask IFAS: Food Science and Human Nutrition (Jan.–Feb. 2026)


March 3, 2026

Shopping for Health: Sweet Corn By Audrey Mailly and Wendy J. Dahl. Sweet corn is not just a side dish for summer barbecues. It is a delicious, crunchy vegetable you can enjoy throughout the year! Many love its natural sweetness, but sweet ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS Journal, Education Programs, Family Nutrition And Health, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Shopping For Health Series, Sweet Corn
CALS students listening to an instructor in the CALS computer lab. Photo taken 11-20-17.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Agricultural Education and Communication (Jan.–Feb. 2026)


March 3, 2026

Preventing Teacher Burnout in Agricultural Education Savannah J. Scott, Sarah A. Bush, and Debra M. Barry. This publication provides insight into ways school-based agricultural education (SBAE) teachers can prevent burnout. International ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Group Work, Hofstede Cultural Dimensions, Intercultural Competencies Series, International Volunteering, Irrigation, Participatory Action Research, Water Conservation, Youth Environmental Education
Blueberries on a bush branch.

A Heart Full of Health


February 13, 2026

Valentine’s Day is around the corner! Do you have a favorite movie for this time of year? Perhaps you commemorate the day by visiting a green space or a favorite trail, or enjoying music and art at one of Gainesville’s many charming venues. Maybe ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Diabetes, Disease Prevention, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Health, Recipes
Person uses meat thermometer to check doneness of chicken while grilling.

The Importance of Using a Food Thermometer


January 30, 2026

I cannot cook a meal without my trusty digital food thermometer. It gives me peace of mind and better health. It may be ever so tempting to assume food is fully cooked by looking at it, but this is not a reliable way to confirm food is safe ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Ask IFAS, EDIS Journal, Family Nutrition And Health, Food Safety, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Health, Thermometer
Plant Sciences students picking through a tray of plants. Photo taken 09-01-23.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Agricultural Education and Communication (Nov.–Dec.)


January 8, 2026

Co-Design for Participatory Action Research in Agriculture: A Practical Guide for Extension John Diaz and Ysabel Polanco. This is the third article in the Participatory Action Research (PAR) series that explores the co-design phase of ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Co-design, Cultural Relativism, Intercultural Competencies Series, Leadership, Participatory Action Research, Research
A plate of green and black olives.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Food Science and Human Nutrition (Nov.–Dec.)


January 8, 2026

Fermented Foods: Olives By Fidela Gjondrekaj and Wendy J. Dahl. Olives are small fruit that grow on the olive tree, scientifically known as Olea europaea. These fruit have been cultivated and consumed for thousands of years, primarily ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Ask IFAS, Cooking Safety, EDIS Journal, Food Safety, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Nutrition, Olives
CALS water bottles in a row. Photo taken 07-05-23.

Hydration for Healthier Holidays


December 9, 2025

Time is hurtling toward the finish line of both the holiday season and 2025. Perhaps you managed to limit your intake of Halloween sweets and pumpkin-flavored novelty snacks for the better part of autumn. However, now the special winter beverage ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Health, Hydration, Nutrition, Water

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