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In the battle against citrus greening, consumers will tell growers their perceptions of genetic editing

by Brad Buck
March 26, 2025

With the citrus industry at a crossroads, growers are looking for any solution to cope with the deadly citrus greening disease. Scientists see genetic editing – and in particular CRISPR technology -- as one potential avenue to rescue Florida’s ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Bachir Kassas, Biotechnology, Citrus, Consumers, CRISPR, Crop Transformation Center, Food And Resource Economics Department, Gene Editing, Genetic Modification, Growers, Orange Juice, Preferences, Study, Survey
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Orange County 4-H Summer Camp: Opportunities for Everyone

by Melinda Souers
March 21, 2025

Orange County 4-H Summer Camp: Opportunities for Everyone Looking for fun and engaging educational opportunities for your kids this summer? The Orange County 4-H program has a wide variety of themed day camp options for all ages – even teens! ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Livestock, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: #camp, 4-H Events, Daycamp, Healthy Living, Horticulture, Life Skills, Ocextension, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, Youth

Blueberries: A healthy, tasty snack from Florida farmers

by Brad Buck
March 19, 2025

As we head into the heart of Florida blueberry harvest season – March through May -- growers are shipping the fruit to market to meet statewide and national consumer demand. You can find Florida-grown berries in stores, farmer’s markets ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Anthocyanin, Blueberry Breeding Program, Blueberry Season, Consumers, Doug Phillips, Grocery Stores, Growers, Harvest, Horticultural Sciences, Joshua Payne, Nutrition, Patricio Munoz, Registered Dietitian, Snack, Statewide Blueberry Extension Coordinator, U-pick, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County
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March 2025 Class List

by Halley Heribacka
March 11, 2025

March 2025 Upcoming Classes & Events Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County Office for some fun learning experiences! Make sure to follow us on Eventbrite to be notified by email whenever we post a new class: https://brevardextension.eventbrite.com Want ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: 4H, Donations, Farmer's Market, Florida Friendly, Florida Master Naturalist Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Gardening, Market Poultry, Plant Fundraiser, Volunteer
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UF/IFAS dietitian reveals hidden link between nutrition, dental health and overall wellness

by Megan Winslow
March 10, 2025

March is National Nutrition Month, an opportunity to reflect on diet and its impact on overall health. A powerful but often-overlooked contributor to diet’s effect on wellness is dental health. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Anti-inflammatory, Dental, Dental Health, Diet, Dietitian, Disease, Drink, Food, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Healthy, IFAS, Inflammatory, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Laura Acosta, Mediterranean Diet, National Nutrition Month, Oral Disease, Periodontal Disease, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Wellness

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