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Cottage industry expo for local food entrepreneurs

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July 5, 2016

Have you ever dreamed of selling your own cheese or marketing your grandmother’s jam recipe? Budding entrepreneurs are invited to the first annual Tampa Bay Cottage Industry Expo to hear experts from the University of Florida Institute of ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Food Safety, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Featured Hot Topic, Hillsborough County, Mary Campbell, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Stephen Gran, Tampa Bay Cottage Industry Expo, Whitney Elmore

Dehydrating/Vacuum Sealing Class – July 26

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July 4, 2016

It’s time to move beyond jerky and learn how to preserve a wide variety of foods! What percentage of food is water? How much space can be saved removing the water from food? How much longer can food last if it’s dehydrated and vacuum ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Canning/Food Preservation, Dehydrating Food, Family And Consumer Sciences, Food Preservation, Food Safety, Foods Safety, Vacuum Sealing

National Fruit & Vegetable Month!

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June 24, 2016

June is National Fruit & Vegetable Month! Are you ready for fresh summer produce? Here is a refresher on how to choose and store your fresh fruits and vegetables. Make the most of your fruits and vegetables by keeping them healthy from ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety

Food Safety for the Grilling Season

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May 27, 2016

Warm weather ushers in the grilling season and those wonderful get togethers with family and friends. Grilling season also comes with the potential for foodborne illnesses. Prevention and preparation are key to keeping you and your love ones ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety

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