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The Power of Peanut Butter: How a Simple Jar Can Make a Big Difference

by Sophia Merkle
September 30, 2026

Peanut butter is a household staple, but did you know that it can also help support individuals and families facing food insecurity? Peanut butter is a high-demand food item at pantries because it is shelf-stable and nutrient-dense. Every year, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Community Volunteers, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Living Well In The Panhandle, PBChallenge, Peanut, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge
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Spread the Word: 2026 Peanut Butter Challenge runs Oct 1 to Oct 31 in Polk County!

by Jasi Cairns
September 30, 2026

Join the Peanut Butter Challenge! Get ready to go nuts for a great cause! The Peanut Butter Challenge is back, and it’s more exciting than ever! Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension and Florida A&M University (FAMU) Cooperative Extension, this ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Charity, Donate, Featured, Featured Hot Topic, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food Banks, Food Pantries, PBChallenge, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Polk County, PolkExtension, PolkPBChallenge, Spread The Love, Spread The Peanut Butter
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Always on the Go: Nicole Geller’s Journey to a Ph.D.

by Jessica Alday
September 30, 2026

Nicole Geller has two speeds: stop and go. This mentality has brought her through life, from playing sports to teaching, parenting, playing more sports, and now getting her Ph.D. in Youth Development and Family Sciences. As a child, Nicole ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: CALS, Family Youth And Community Sciences, Student Profiles, Youth Development And Family Sciences

Recap: Septic System 101 – Understanding Septic Systems and Common Homeowner Practices

by Yilin Zhuang
September 29, 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Septic System 101 webinar, hosted by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Well Owner Network (FWON). This was the second webinar in our Private Well and Septic System Webinar Series, and we appreciated everyone’s ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drainfield, FWON, Household Wastewater, Household Water, Private Wells, Septic, Septic System, Septic Tank
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Buyer Beware of Fake Shopping Websites

by Alicia Betancourt
September 29, 2026

The internet has made shopping more convenient than ever—but it has also opened the door for scams. Fake websites that claim to sell cheap products are increasingly common, targeting people looking for good deals. While these sites may look ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Consumer Fraud, Consumer Protection, Counterfeit Products, Credit Card Fraud, Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Fake Shopping Websites, Fake Websites, Fraud Prevention, FTC, IC3, Identity Theft, Internet Fraud, Online Safety, Online Scams, Online Shopping Scams, Safe Online Shopping, Scam Awareness, Shopping Scams, Social Media Scams, UF/IFAS Extension
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Developing Critical Thinking Skills in the Age of AI

by Melinda Souers
September 28, 2026

Since the 1990’s the internet has provided a portal to the world of information. We could simply type a question or topic into a search engine and be provided with a long list of possible resources on that topic. It was then up to the researcher ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #OC4H, 4-H, Artificial Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Ocextension, Youth
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¡Regresa el Desafío Anual de la Mantequilla de Maní! ¡Únase a la iniciativa!

by Luz Bahder
September 28, 2026

Creado por Chris Vivian, vicepresidenta adjunta del Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Aspectos destacados: Las oficinas de Extensión de UF/IFAS recolectarán donaciones de mantequilla de maní durante octubre y noviembre. Toda ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Andra Johnson, El Desafio De La Mantequilla De Mani, Español, Kevin Camm, Mantequilla De Mani, Spanish
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It’s time for the 15th annual Peanut Butter Challenge! Spread the word

by Chris Vivian
September 28, 2026

Highlights: UF/IFAS Extension offices will collect peanut butter donations in October and November All collected peanut butter will be distributed to local food pantries Don’t pass up those peanut butter sales—you can help fight ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Donate, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food Security, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Peanuts

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