I cannot cook a meal without my trusty digital food thermometer. It gives me peace of mind and better health. It may be ever so tempting to assume food is fully cooked by looking at it, but this is not a reliable way to confirm food is safe ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
How you start your morning can shape your entire day. A mindful morning routine is not just about checking things off a to-do list—it is about creating mental clarity, reducing stress, and showing up fully for whatever comes next. Instead ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Our department is proud to have employees with many years of dedicated service. This year, I would like to honor two highly valued members of our team who, after many years with FPO, are preparing to begin a well-deserved new chapter. Frank ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, , Work & Life
Florida is famous for its warm beaches, swaying palms, and marine life. But when winter cold fronts sweep through, even our Sunshine State can get chilly enough to place sea turtles in danger. What is Cold-Stunning? Sea turtles are ectothermic ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
We’ve got something new for you! Each month, we’ll be sharing a quick look at the classes and workshops happening at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. Think of it as your go-to guide for learning something new, meeting neighbors, and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS. Algún día podría existir una nueva prueba para detectar la diabetes tipo 1, gracias a que científicos de University of Florida y Linköping University en ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
One day, there could be a new test to screen for type 1 diabetes, now that scientists have found markers in the blood of the umbilical cords of children who were later diagnosed with the disease. In new research published in the journal ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic
We often see gardeners using non-native tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica L.) in their landscapes—sometimes without realizing it was recently added to the UF/IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida’s Natural Areas list as ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Work & Life
Functional movements are movements that mimic activities of daily living. Incorporating functional movements into your daily routine can help you lower your risk of injury and increase your ability to perform activities of daily living. This ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Winter in Florida? Yes, we do get wintry days in Florida, although they are (thankfully) few and far between. Pinellas County is in USDA hardiness zone 10 and freezes are uncommon, but frosts can happen even when the forecast temps range in ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life