Category: Food Safety

Hurricane Preparedness: Meal and Menu Planning

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
June 1, 2020

Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. We have seen the devastating effects to communities that have been hit hard by hurricanes, which are always a very real threat to Florida. Preparedness is one key to successfully weathering ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: Be Prepared, Boil Water Order, Breakfast, Cleaning Supplies, Covid-19, Dinner, Disaster, Disaster Menus, Disinfectant Wipes, Emergency Food Supply, Face Masks, Food Groups, Food Safety, Food Supply Kit, Hand Sanitizer, Hurricane Food Safety, Hurricane Meal Planning, Hurricane Meals, Hurricane Menus, Hurricane Preparedness During COVID-19, Hurricane Preparedness Matters, Hurricane Season, Hurricane Shopping, Hurricane Shopping List, June 1st To November 30th, Lunch, Menu, Menu Planning, MyPlate Food Groups, Non-perishables, Preparedness, Safe Cooking Water, Safe Drinking Water, Shopping List, Stock Your Pantry, UF/IFAS Solutions
seafood dip and crackers, sardines and avocado toast, grilled fish on plate, Florida Seafood at Your Fingertips LIVE

Sardines and Avocado Toast: Florida Seafood at Your Fingertips LIVE

by Holly Abeels
May 27, 2020

The top 3 places people in Florida frequently buy seafood from are restaurants, the grocery store, and local seafood markets. So far this year, Americans are cooking more seafood at home. Seafood is a healthy part of your diet. It is a low calorie, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources
Tags: #eatseafoodamerica, #seafoodatyourfingertips, Avocados, Florida Sea Grant
Hydroponics

Broward County Master Gardener Volunteers Evaluate UF/IFAS Lettuce Lines Grown Hydroponically

by Lorna Bravo
May 26, 2020

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo Food security is a critical concern as the global population expands, and natural resources dwindle. Smart solutions for more efficient farming, hardier crops, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Work & Life
Tags: Community Garden, Conservation, Food Security, Gallons Of Water, Hydroponics, Kids Grow Food, Lettuce, Lettuce Breeding, Sustainability, Urban Farming, Urban Farms, Urban Food Systems, Vegetables
Cottage food preparation at the communal kitchen at Fifth Generation Farms in Lake City, Florida. Image used in the 2015 UF/IFAS Extension Calendar.

African Pompano Ceviche!: Florida Seafood at your Fingertips LIVE!

by Michael Sipos
May 20, 2020

Ceviche Looking for a cool, tangy, delicious summertime snack? Look no further and prepare yourself some ceviche using fresh from Florida seafood! Ceviche is a dish that has been adopted by many Latin American cultures and each has their own ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: African Pompano, Ceviche, Collier, Cook Your Catch, Fish, Fishing, Florida Sea Grant, Pompano, Seafood, Seafood At Your Fingertips, SFAYFT
Alligator breaking the water surface with plants on it's head

We’re Still Here for You!

by Heather Janney
May 15, 2020

A lot of people tend to wonder that if the rest of the world is shut down while COVID-19 is coming through our areas, what is it that Extension is doing? We are educators and we are a huge support to the agriculture industry. And we fall ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Relationships & Family, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Available Classes, Available Programming, Consultations, Covid-19, Covid19, Outreach, Reporting, Social Media
Roadside market produce. UF/IFAS Photo by Cat Wofford. File 029601

Eating from Backyard Gardens in South Florida

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 15, 2020

The pandemic of 2020 has many families faced with job loss, reduced income, and tight budgets leading to limited food options. Food donation lines are long. Many are in need. Farmers are making local produce available directly to consumers. ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: #Covid-19 Pandemic, Avocado, Carambola, Eating, Eating For Good Health, Eating From South FL Garden, Eating From The Backyard, Economical Meals, Food Safety, Green Beans, Hand Washing, Limited Food Options, Local Food, Local Produce, Mango, Nutritious Meals, Recipes, Star Fruit, Tight Budgets, Tomatoes, UF/IFAS Solutions, Well Balanced Meals

Using Zoom in our New Digital World

by Tia Silvasy
May 15, 2020

Most Extension Professionals across the nation have been using Zoom for years now. But even we had to learn new things during this pandemic. There are a few basics that you need to know when it comes to using Zoom for our meetings. Creating ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Covid-19, Covid19, How To, Meetings, Virtual Meetings, Zoom

Boom Boom Shrimp: Florida Seafood at your Fingertips LIVE!

by Ken Gioeli
May 13, 2020

Boom boom shrimp Boom boom shrimp is one of my favorite recipes to prepare at home! It is so easy, low in calories, high in lean protein, and very tasty. I am excited to share it with you in my upcoming cooking demonstration as part of the ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Seafood, Seafood At Your Fingertips, Seafood At Your Fingertips LIVE, Shellfish

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