Category: Food Safety
Enjoying Fresh Fruit ~ Ripen On its Own or Ripen at Home?
September 20, 2017
Have you ever purchased fresh fruit, expecting it to ripen at home, and it never does? Perhaps you bought a pint of strawberries and noticed a few green ones at the bottom of the container. Well, no matter how long you wait, those green strawberries ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Work & LifeTags: Food Safety, Fresh, Fruit, Nutrition, Ripe, Ripening
UF expert: Protect your family from foodborne illness during hurricane season
September 19, 2017
by Tom Nordlie GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Protect your family from foodborne illness during hurricane season by following research-based guidelines and common sense, urges a University of Florida food safety expert. As part of Hurricane ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Featured Hot Topic, Hurricane Irma, IFAS, News
After the storm: food safety
September 18, 2017
As we have seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, severe storms often result in extended power losses and flooding. Many of you did a tremendous job of preparing for these calamities, protecting your health and keeping your food supply safe ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & NutritionTags: Disaster, Food, Health, Hurricane, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS, Recovery, Safety, Storm, StormPrep
UF expert: Keep healthy eating in mind when preparing for hurricanes
September 7, 2017
By Tom Nordlie Media Contact: Beverly James, 352-273-3566, beverlymjames@ufl.edu GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Last-minute grocery shoppers should keep healthy eating in mind when preparing for Hurricane Irma, says a nutrition expert with the ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Eat Healthy, Family, Hurricane, News, Youth And Community Sciences
Food and Water Safety: Before and After the Storm
September 5, 2017
Are you prepared for disaster? There is more to being prepared than just stocking up. After a disaster strikes, it is important to know proper food and water safety to ensure the well-being of your loved ones. Emergency Preparation (Before ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Work & LifeTags: Disaster, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Preparation, Evacuation, Flooding, Hurricane, Preparedness, Water Supply
Basics of Home Canning
September 1, 2017
Are you interested in home canning? The UF/IFAS Extension office in Levy County had at one time held canning classes. Sad to say, the agent who used to hold these classes has retired. Well, sad for us - good news for her. Below is a list ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & LifeTags: Home Canning
Great Grilling Safety Tips
August 30, 2017
One wonderful thing about living in Florida is you can pretty much grill any time of year. Check out these great grilling safety tips for a fabulous grilling experience. Included below are grilling safety tips for the barbecue, information ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & LifeTags: Barbeque, Grilling Safety Tips
Keeping Foods Safe: Shopping and Transporting Foods
August 23, 2017
Grocery shopping can be an entertaining activity, but effective shopping involves lots of planning and organization, depending on individual needs and choices in different grocery stores. Good planning and organization can save money and time. ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & LifeTags: Food Safety, Grocery, Shopping