Did you know a home or commercial building can be certified as sustainable? Here in Sarasota County, many of the county’s facilities are certified by the as green buildings through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Food is national security. Food is economy. It is employment, energy, history. Food is everything. - José Andrés, chef and humanitarian Imagine living in a neighborhood where fast-food chains and liquor stores outnumber grocery stores. Snack ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced its predictions for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. While there is a higher likelihood for below average activity in the Atlantic Basin, even one storm can have extreme ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for May 21, 2026 IFAS Human Resources has now created an opportunity for you to view, at a glance, newly posted IFAS TEAMS positions. Please click on the link for further details. These positions were vacant ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Weathering the Storm Together As spring in Florida gives way to hurricane season, it’s natural to feel a mix of anticipation and concern. That’s why now is the time to proactively prepare your farm or ranch before a storm is on the horizon. Just ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock
Growing Seminole Pumpkin in Florida pumpkin is a great vegetable to grow in Florida's summer heat because it is heat tolerant. It's an heirloom vegetable that dates back to the native American times you can save the seeds from year to year. ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
If you’ve ever been told your cookies could win awards, your spice blends should be bottled, or your sourdough starter deserves its own fan club, you might be sitting on more than just a hobby. Many home cooks don’t realize that their passion ... READ MORE
Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
I really enjoy baking and cooking, which is good because a fair chunk of time in my life (and likely yours) is spent eating and preparing that food to eat. While I am neither a youth nor cooking contest material, a recent Ask IFAS publication ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
Spring is the season of renewal. The sky is opening, the trees whisper new leaves, and for those of us in perpetual motion, an invitation to pause can feel surprisingly scarce. Yet what if you could swap a few minutes of your day for a small ... READ MORE
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Osteoporosis, often called a “silent disease,” affects millions of Americans and poses a significant public health challenge. Characterized by weakened bones and an increased risk of fractures, the condition frequently goes unnoticed until ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life