As the days of summer come and go, the reminders keep popping up that it's that time again. The fall semester is starting soon. Even before the challenges of this particular era, navigating university life in a different city could be daunting. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Your friend is back in town and ready for the best visit ever. The pollen forecast is on your side this time, so you have decided to spend the day enjoying the sunshine and summer weather. At the park, you dust off your soccer skills, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
The summer solstice has come and gone, leaving in its wake longer days and their joys. Swimming. Visiting local parks. Reading at the beach. Wowing guests with your grilling abilities, or passing these valuable skills on to someone else. The ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
As Asian Pacific American Heritage Month comes to a close, let’s spotlight some Asian vegetables Florida growers produce. The below fun facts are from the Asian Vegetables Emerging in Florida series, published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Health & Nutrition
Your friend meets you for dinner after a long day. After one look at his fitness wearable, his face falls. "I skipped my run today," he mutters. "My workouts just feel like another chore." As he picks at his entree, you propose an after-dinner ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Two gourmets sit at home and drink their coffee. It's the same brand they have been drinking every day for the past two years. "What will we have for lunch today," one wonders aloud while gazing out the window. They realize they have been alternating ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
As we enter the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the prospect of catching the virus has become less of a barrier to many of us conducting daily life. Even for those of us who are vaccinated and boosted, it is important to be aware of how ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
While scouring the produce aisles at the grocery store, a shopper ponders questions. Are these tomatoes bright enough to make a nice garnish? Are those berries ripe? How do the featured apples taste compared to my old favorites? Will my picky ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, Work & Life
As the holidays descend upon us, so do all of the related stressors. One big, ever-present concern around this time of year involves food. Perhaps you have overheard these questions while out and about at the grocery store, or asked them yourself. "I ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & Life
One feature of the Farm to School (F2S) program is the purchase of food from local farms for cafeteria service. Florida's climate and year-round production provide opportunities to expand F2S. These conditions introduce exciting ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Professional Development, Work & Life