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Mastering Holiday Spending: 7 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Season


December 4, 2024

The holiday season brings joy and celebrations, but it can also lead to unexpected expenses. Without a solid plan, the festivities might end up costing you more than you intended. Here are some tips to help you stay financially savvy while still ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Finances, Financial Management, Financial Strategies, Financial Stress, Holiday Budget, Holiday Spending, Ocextension
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USDA selects UF/IFAS to lead food safety education program


December 2, 2024

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has selected a UF/IFAS-run center for food safety training to coordinate similar facilities across the country. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Food Safety, Pests & Disease
Tags: Agriculture, Education, FDA, Food Safety, Food Safety Modernization Act, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Foodborne Pathogens, Grant, Instructors, Keith Schneider, Michelle Danyluk, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture, Nifa, Outreach, Southern Center For Food Safety Modernization Act Training, Training, U.S. Department Of Agriculture, U.S. Food And Drug Administration, USDA

Meet Our FSHN Administrative Team!


December 2, 2024

Behind every renowned department is a talented and dedicated support team, and the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida is no exception. From fiscal responsibilities to departmental onboarding, the exceptional ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Administrative, Administrative-staff-feature, Dana Conway, Denise Kirkland, Julie Barber, Kelly Smith, Mary Ann Spitzer, Shelly Stiriz
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Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer: Cultivating Gratitude Through Service


November 27, 2024

Meet a Master Gardener Welcome to our "Meet a Master Gardener Volunteer" blog series, where we spotlight the dedicated individuals who make a significant impact in our community through their passion for horticulture and education. As ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Master Gardener Volunteers, Pgm_HortRes

Help for the Holidays: Community Assistance We’re Thankful For!


November 27, 2024

This Thanksgiving, we want to show our gratitude by highlighting some amazing programs and organizations in Sarasota County that help our community all year-round. We’ll go over local assistance available for utility bills, financing programs ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Aid, Assistance, Budget, Conservation, Energy, Help, Pgm_Sust, Sustainability, Sustainable, Water

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