Category: Food Safety
How to keep food safe during power outages
November 8, 2022
During hurricane season, it is essential to take the correct precautions regarding food safety to prevent foodborne illnesses. Besides hurricanes, tropical storms can also cause power outages for an undetermined time. Learn nine practical ... READ MORE
Category: Food SafetyTags: #2022HurricaneSeason, #FloridaTropicalStorm, #HowToPrepareForaHurricane, #Nicole, #NicoleTropicalStorm
The holidays are coming…
October 31, 2022
The cavalcade of holidays is upon us once more, along with its social and alimentary conventions. If the idea of sorting through the sugary spoils of Halloween and preparing menus for Thanksgiving, December holiday parties, and New Year's ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeTags: Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Eating Well, Finances, Food, Food Safety, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Holidays, Stress
Turkey Express: Instant pot? Temperature? Thawing? Your Questions Answered
October 28, 2022
Turkey Express: Your Questions Answered Turkey time is right around the corner. Don’t wing it! Here are some questions and answers to get you warmed up for the season. Can you make a turkey in an air fryer? Yes, as long as it fits. ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,Tags: Anikolai, Cooking, Foodsafety, Healthy Meals, Holidays, Polk County, Thanksgiving, Turkey, UF-IFAS
Sustainable Development Goals and One Health: SDG 6
October 27, 2022
Sustainable Development Goal 6 reads: “Ensure access to water and sanitation for all.” This SDG opens our eyes on what is the reality in many parts of the world that completely lack access to clean water. It is true that the western world ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Conservation, Farm Management, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Livestock, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Circular Health, IFAS One Health, Interdisciplinarity, One Health, Sustainability, Sustainable Development Goals
Celebrate National Pumpkin Day
October 26, 2022
It’s National Pumpkin Day! This is the time of year to celebrate everything pumpkin and recognize this squash for its history and traditions. If pumpkins are part of your holiday celebrations, enjoy them in all forms, colors, uses, and flavors! Pumpkins ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Canned Pumpkin, Carving Pumpkins, Children And Pumpkin Carving, Eat More Fruits And Vegetables, Fall Recipes, Heaviest Pumpkin, Knife Safety, MyPlate, National Pumpkin Day, Nutrition And Pumpkins, Pumpkin Dip Recipe, Pumpkin Everything, Pumpkins, Pumpkins Decorations, Pumpkins Food, Support Pumpkin Farmers, Wash Hands For 20 Seconds
Why Slow Cookers Are Here to Stay
October 20, 2022
Slow cookers were first introduced in the 1940’s and it was originally intended to prepare a traditional Jewish dish that needed to cook all day. In the 1970’s, the design was sold to another manufacturer and was rebranded as a "Crock Pot", ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Coming soon…the Food is Our Middle Name Podcast
October 17, 2022
Food is everywhere. Whether you are a foodie that spends the weekend exploring the latest trendy eatery or crafting a homecooked meal is how you unwind each day, food is important for all of us...because, you know, we all eat! But how do our ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & LifeTags: #FoodIsOurMiddleName, Agriculture, Communications, Food, Food Is Our Middle Name, Podcast, UF/IFAS Communications
Media Alert: Food Week at UF
October 13, 2022
WHEN: October 17 - 21 WHERE: Various locations on the UF campus. Visit the Food Week 2022 website for a full schedule of activities and locations. ABOUT: Food Week is an annual event hosted by the UF/IFAS food science and human nutrition ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS TeachingTags: Food Is Our Middle Name, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Food Week, Global Food Systems Institute
Connect with your local food system this World Food Day
October 11, 2022
World Food Day is celebrated globally each year on October 16. Those in Central Florida can celebrate with local UF/IFAS Extension events throughout October. In 2021, 13.5 million U.S. households were food insecure, meaning they lacked reliable ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Community Gardens, Farm To Table, Farms, Food Banks, Food Insecurity, Food System, Food Systems, Global Food Systems Institute, Hunger, Local Food, World Food Day