Blueberries were once known as star berries because of the pointy flower calyxes on top of the berries. Blueberries have grown in North America for thousands of years. Native Americans dried the berries in the sun and crushed them into a powder ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Canning Flyer_2022 Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/Basic-Canning READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
“Leave the food on the table and we will nibble on it later.” This is a familiar phrase during the holidays, but according to food safety experts it is not a good idea. About two million cases of food poisoning occur in the home each year ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Pensacola, Fla. --- The Peanut Butter Challenge, UF/IFAS Extension’s annual jar collection for local food pantries that launched in the Florida Panhandle in 2012, is again spreading statewide this year. Unopened jars of peanut butter ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
A Healthy Table virtual workshop returns with holiday meal prep It’s hard to believe, but the holiday season is just around the corner again, and many people will look forward to cooking festive meals. “A Healthy Table, Festive ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life
July in National Watermelon Month. Watermelon is a sweet, low-calorie summer treat. The taste and fragrance of a cool, juicy slice of watermelon can't be beat. Celebrate by trying this different recipe using nutritious, delicious watermelon. https://youtu.be/gYejGCUS9C0 READ MORE
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When bad weather strikes it's best to be prepared by having all your important paperwork in one safe place for a quick pick up and go. https://youtu.be/WbxE_uspuHs READ MORE
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Blackberries are one of the easiest fruiting crops to grow in the North Florida garden. Fruits mature during the month of May and early June. If you don't plan to eat your blackberries fresh, learn some quick tips from UF IFAS Escambia County ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Spring has arrived. It is fresh produce season. The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend that half your plate should be filled with fruits and vegetables. Select a rainbow of colorful fresh fruits and vegetables to enhance your diet. There ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life