Berry Beneficial
Red, blue, purple, frozen, fresh, dried…a berry puts a smile on your face. Berries are a sweet, tasty treat; they are beautiful to look at; and they’re good for you. Health benefits These little treats… Read More
Category: Work & Life
Families Eat Too Many SoFAS
No, not the kind you sit on. SoFAS stands for “Solid Fats and Added Sugars”. Even though the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends no more than about 15% of daily calories should come from SoFAS,… Read More
Eat More … Veggies
Eat more veggies for your health. Vegetables, or veggies, are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. When included as part of a well-balanced diet and a healthy active lifestyle, vegetables can help: lower… Read More
Diagnosis: Diabetes
Some 30 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes this year. How will their lives be affected? Diabetes does mean some big changes but you may be surprised how much diet flexibility remains. The human… Read More
Equifax Breach: How to Protect Yourself
Photo credit: Judy Corbus The recent security breach at Equifax from mid-May through July 2017 exposed the personal information of 143 million people; this included Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and driver license… Read More
It’s Pumpkin Season!
Even though the weather is still warm, fall is here! Visit any of our local grocery stores and you will see pumpkins for sale. Pumpkins are an important part of the fall season and… Read More
DNA Barcoding Our Way into Understanding the Lionfish Problem
In the late 1980’s a few exotic lionfish were found off the coast of Dania Florida. I do not think anyone foresaw the impact this was going to have. Producing tens of thousands of drifting… Read More
Equestrian Center Open as a Host to Horses During Hurricane Irma
The Escambia County Equestrian Center in times of severe weather in surrounding areas, can be opened by Escambia County to serve as a host shelter for horses. If opened for evacuees, stalls and RV sites… Read More
Intrastate Movement of Livestock Due to Hurricane Irma
Please read information below from the state veterinarian regarding intrastate movement of livestock. September 6, 2017 Effective immediately The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, has… temporarily suspended the intrastate… Read More
100 Year Flood?
In this recent era of unprecedented rainstorms, the terms “100-year flood” and “500-year flood” are in the news on a regular basis. Depending on the source, I have seen Hurricane Harvey weigh in as… Read More