Category: Food Safety
Think Nutrition and Wellness During a Quarantine
March 13, 2020
Many families and consumers are wondering about how to prepare for meals and wellness during a two-week quarantine. This is a new concept, yet it is very similar to preparing for a hurricane. You may be faced with limited food supplies, social ... READ MORE
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Proper hand washing hygiene resources (corona virus COVID-19)
March 13, 2020
UF/IFAS Extension has hand washing posters available for download: Proper Hand Washing for School Children (1.38MB PDF) Proper Hand Washing for Elders (1.22MB PDF) Proper Hand Washing for Caregivers (1.38MB PDF) Proper ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & LifeTags: Corona Virus, Covid19, Handwash, Hygiene
Preventing the Spread of Germs and Viruses-Frequently Asked Questions
March 6, 2020
I get a lot of questions in the classes I teach about hand hygiene, handwashing and etiquette. In this article, I would like to review proper handwashing instructions and some of the related questions I have received along with some resources ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,Tags: Coronovirus, Coughing, Germs, Handwashing, Respiratory Etiquette, Sneezing, Virus
Preventing the Spread of Germs and Viruses
March 6, 2020
There are many germs, microorganisms and viruses in our environment. With a healthy immune system and cooking food to the proper temperature along with proper handwashing, we can usually fight off these germs and stay healthy. How do germs ... READ MORE
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UPCOMING WORKSHOP: Infused Oils & Vinegars – CANCELLED
March 3, 2020
THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED CLASS: Infused Oils & Vinegars DATE: March 16, 2020 TIME: 6-8pm LOCATION: Wakulla County Extension, 84 Cedar Ave., Crawfordville COST: $10/person (cash or check only) Learn how to make simple and delicious ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Cheese, Cheese Making, Class, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Workshop
ServSafe Training in Broward
February 3, 2020
The University of Florida's Food Safety and Quality Program provides training which enables food managers and staff to offer Florida consumers food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment. The ServSafe Manager’s class and exam ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & LifeTags: Davie, Exam, FL., Food Safety, Food Safety And Quality, ServSafe, ServSafe In Broward County, ServSafe Manager 7th Edition Textbook, ServSafe Registration, UF/IFAS Solutions
Star Fruit-A Source of Vitamin C
January 21, 2020
Carambola is a south Florida tropical that is also called star fruit from its unique shape when sliced. This fruit has a sweet, sour, tart flavor and is very refreshing to eat by itself. It tastes great in a salad and makes a beautiful garnish ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition,Tags: Carambola, Dehydration, Diabetes, Kidney Injury, South Florida Tropicals, Star Fruit, Star Fruit Consumption, Star Fruit Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe, Vitamin C
Upcoming Canning Class
January 17, 2020
It's strawberry season. In addition to getting ready to attend the strawberry festival, why not make your own strawberry jam as well? UF/Pasco Extension will be offering its first canning class at the One Stop Shop building (formerly known as ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Canning, Jam, Strawberry
ServSafe Class Coming Soon to Pasco
January 17, 2020
The ServSafe Manager’s class and exam session will be offered again Pasco County. ServSafe is the national food safety certification for those working, or planning to work, in the food industry, including running your own food business. ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & LifeTags: Certificate, Exam, Food Safety, ServSafe