Read the latest Family, Youth and Community Sciences publications for July and August 2025. In this post, you can click on the title of interest to go to the Ask IFAS page and download the document in PDF format. Stay informed about the latest contributions from UF/IFAS experts!
Healthy Harvest: Florida’s Fruit and Vegetable Crops from the Farm to Your Plate
Catherine Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette Andrade, and Wendy Wilber
This publication provides an overview of the Healthy Harvest series. The series is for Florida residents who are interested in knowing more about crops that grow well in the state of Florida.
Healthy Harvest: Florida Tubers and Root Vegetables
Catherine Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette Andrade, and Wendy Wilber
This publication from the Healthy Harvest series is intended for individuals who are interested in learning more about tubers and root vegetables that are grown in Florida, and ways to store, prepare, and cook these crops in healthy meals.
Save a Child: How to Identify and Report Child Abuse
Andrew E. Toelle and Kate Fogarty
This publication discusses child abuse laws and procedures for reporting abuse. It also contains information about different types of abuse and ways to identify abused or neglected children. Characteristics listed in this publication are general and intended as guidelines.
Healthy Harvest: Florida Herbs
Catherine Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette Andrade, and Wendy Wilber
This publication from the Healthy Harvest series is intended for individuals who are interested in learning more about herbs and seasonings that are grown in Florida, and ways to use these herbs and seasonings to prepare healthy meals.
Nonprofit Leadership: Translating Priorities into Mission Fulfillment
Kimberly Wiley, Dairys Montes de Oca, and Colby Vasquez
Organizational leaders face competing priorities when making decisions that steer the focus and resources of their organization. Choosing one pathway over another requires consideration of the organization’s needs and capacities. This publication presents four nonprofit leadership priorities central to organizational decision-making: innovativeness, staff-centered focus, strategy, and systems focus (Cameron et al., 2006). These four priorities are present in for-profit, nonprofit, and governmental organizations. This publication applies the framework to nonprofit organizations. This publication defines the four priorities and explores their relationships. Finally, leaders will be provided with tools for balancing these priorities and the associated strengths during decision-making to effectively fulfill their goals.
Healthy Harvest: Florida Brassicas, Cruciferous Vegetables, and Leafy Greens
Catherine Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette Andrade, and Wendy Wilber
This publication from the Healthy Harvest series is intended for individuals who are interested in knowing more about brassica crops, cruciferous vegetables, and leafy greens that are grown in Florida, and ways to store, prepare, and cook these crops in healthy meals.
Healthy Harvest: Florida Legumes
Catherine Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette Andrade, and Wendy Wilber
This publication is intended for individuals who are interested in knowing more about legume crops that are grown in Florida (peas and beans), as well as ways to store, prepare, and cook these crops in healthy meals.
Healthy Harvest: Florida Fruit and Nut Crops
Catherine Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette Andrade, and Wendy Wilber
This publication is intended for individuals who are interested in learning more about fruit and nut crops grown in Florida, and ways to store, prepare, and include these foods in healthy meals and snacks.
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