GAPs Training: Food Safety and the USDA Audit Learn how to develop a Food Safety Record Book to help pass a USDA Farm Audit January 30, 2014 9:00am-2:00pm CST Washington County Ag Center Topics: Introduction To Food Safety & Good Agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & LifeIn the December issue of the Florida Aquaculture the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services posted an update article on this topic. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services tests seafood harvested from the ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Water, WildlifeDec. 3, 2013 GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Food safety is near the top of most Floridians’ concerns, behind only the economy and health care, a survey released today by the University of Florida shows. The survey covered several food-related issues, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Work & LifeIt’s time for all the fun things that summer brings, like picnics, potlucks, and outdoor gatherings. As things heat up outside don’t forget the basic rules of food safety. Stay out of the temperature “danger zone” by keeping hot foods ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, RecreationAs I'm sure most of you know, Tropical Storm Andrea hit the coast of Florida on Thursday, June 6, 2013 north-northwest of Cedar Key, FL (http://local.msn.com/tropical-storm-andrea-landfall-florida?ocid=ansloc11 ). This was the first Atlantic ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Work & LifeMs. Kristin Jackson, Jefferson County's Family and Consumer Sciences Agent will be hosting the following Food Preservation Classes. *Classes must have a least 4 participants to be held.* May 29 - Jams and Preserves - 1P - 3P June 29 - Pickled ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeCome Explore Extension! Lots of fun events will be happening at the Wakulla County Extension Office. We have up coming events in February, March, and April! These events will be hosted by our very own Shelley Swenson, Family and Consumer ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeGame Day Food Safety Tips February 2, 2013 Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest day of the year for food consumption. Super Bowl parties feature food, fun, food, and more food—lots of finger foods , dips, beverages, casseroles, and ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & LifeCourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Cleaning, & sterilizing dishes and cooking utensils: Before using any dishes, pots, pans or cooking utensils that were in contact with flood water, wash and sterilize ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Home Management, Work & LifeCourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/EFNEP Agent A Consumers Guide to Safety of Food in Containers Exposed to Flood Waters HOW TO DETERMINE WHAT FOOD TO KEEP OR DISCARD • Do not eat any food that may have come into ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life