Category: Relationships & Family

Egg-cellent Celebrations: Safeguarding Springtime Traditions with Egg Safety Tips

by Melanie Thomas
March 28, 2024

Springtime brings warmer weather and festive occasions like Easter, Passover, and graduations. And what's a spring celebration without eggs? From cooking all the traditional recipes to preparing for the annual egg hunt, it's important to handle ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Easter Eggs, Egg Safety, Food Safety, Foodbourne Illness, Healthy Holiday, Salmonella

Preserving Strawberries: A Guide to Freezing

by Melanie Thomas
February 16, 2024

As we relish the flavors of locally grown strawberries, their sweet aroma and vibrant hues evoke the essence of sunshine captured in each bite. In the wake of Valentine's Day, where strawberries often take center stage, let's dive into the art ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Food Preservation, Food Safety, Freezing Fruit, Strawberries

TITLE 1 PARENT WORKSHOPS – IT TAKES A VILLAGE

by nladd
April 1, 2021

J.Rodriguez, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, J. Anderson, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, T. Silvasy, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, LuAnn Duncan, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County. Situation: As the coronavirus pandemic overwhelmed hospitals ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: 2021, 2021-UF/IFAS-central-district-symposium, Central District, Covid-19, Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, IFAS Extension, J. Rodriguez, Orange County, Orlando, Symposium, UF/IFAS Extension

SOUP TO NUTS: HOME CARE AND MAINTENANCE EDUCATION GOES VIRTUAL

by nladd
April 1, 2021

J. Rodriguez,UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, J.Gomez-Gonzalez, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County, L. Hamilton,UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County, L. Duncan, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County, K. Allen, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County, J. Corbus, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: 2021, 2021-UF/IFAS-central-district-symposium, Central District, Covid-19, Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, IFAS Extension, J. Rodriguez, Orange County, Orlando, Symposium, UF/IFAS Extension

OUTDOOR FAMILY RECREATION VIDEOS INCREASE CONCERN FOR FLORIDA PLANTS AND WILDLIFE

by nladd
April 1, 2021

J.S. Kelly, UF/IFAS Extension, St. Johns County, St. Augustine, FL and K.C. Helseth-Anderson, UF/IFAS Extension, St. Johns County, St. Augustine, FL. Situation: After in-person programming was suspended in April due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2021, 2021 Central District Symposium, 2021-UF/IFAS-central-district-symposium, 4-H, Central District, IFAS Extension, J.S. Kelly, St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Symposium, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth Development

A 4-H Family Sewing Project: Meeting Community Needs

by nladd
April 1, 2021

J. Sprain, UF/IFAS Extension, Osceola County, Kissimmee, FL. K. Stump, UF/IFAS Extension, Osceola County, Kissimmee, FL. Situation: 4-H has a long history of members and volunteers stepping up in times of need to serve their communities. ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2021, 2021 Central District Symposium, 2021-UF/IFAS-central-district-symposium, 4-H, Central District, J. Sprain, Kissimmee, Osceola County, Symposium, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth Development

Expanding Experiences for Education through the Victory2020 Garden Community Course

by nladd
April 1, 2021

E.Cannon, Marion County. C. Mulvaney, Marion County. E. Harlow, Columbia County. M. Hunter, Marion County. T. Silvasy, Orange County., L. Duncan, Sumter County. H. Janney, Columbia County, H. Corbitt, Columbia County. A. Marek, Marion County. ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2021, 2021 Central District Symposium, 2021-UF/IFAS-central-district-symposium, 4-H, Central District, E. Cannon, IFAS Extension, Marion County, Ocala, Symposium, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth Development

IMPROVING FUNCTIONAL FITNESS AND REDUCING RISK OF SARCOPENIA IN OLDER ADULTS.

by nladd
April 11, 2020

W. Lynch, UF/IFAS Extension, Putnam County, East Palatka, FL. Situation: Florida’s 65 and older population is 19.9%[1] and is estimated to reach 32.5% by 2030 [22] ; 23.2% of Putnam[33] County residents are ages 65 or older. Aging is often ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family
Tags: 2020, 2020 UF/IFAS Central District Symposium, Aging, Central District, Family And Consumer Sciences, Putnam County, Sarcopenia, UF/IFAS Extension, W. Lynch

‘AROUND THE WORLD’ IN THE KITCHEN.

by nladd
April 11, 2020

L. Cash, UF/IFAS Extension, Volusia County, DeLand, FL. Situation and Objectives: Diversity and inclusion are critical concepts for youth to understand and put in practice (Tirell-Corbin, 2015). In 4-H, we focus on life skills related to ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2020, 2020 UF/IFAS Central District Symposium, 4-H, 4-H Youth Development, Central District, L.Cash, UF/IFAS Extension Volusia Co., Volusia Co. DeLand

YOUTH LEARN LIFE SKILLS THROUGH “SHARE THE FUN” STORYTELLING

by nladd
April 11, 2020

K. Henry, UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County, Sanford, FL. Situation: Communication is important for organizations, employers, and life. In a 2010 study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, communication skills ranked first ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 2020, 2020 UF/IFAS Central District Symposium, 4-H, 4-H Youth Development, Central District, Karen Henry, Seminole Co. UF/IFAS Extension Seminole Co.

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