Lionfish is not a traditional or likely seafood selection, but growing interest in response to the invasive and increasing abundance has stirred recreational and commercial interest. This prolific, invasive fish is threatening reefs and coastal ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Community gardens are spaces where people share the duties and rewards of gardening. These collaborative efforts can be found throughout the country, including Florida. Shared gardens provide gardening opportunities and add beauty to communities. ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeBeef, grilling, cooking, meat, BBQ. UF/IFAS Photo by Tyler Jones. Summer brings on the craving to grill and that craving continues through the year! Millions of Americans will enjoy grilling as they gather with family and friends. Whether grilling ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & LifeWith the harvest from the garden comes the challenge of ensuring these vegetables are prepared in a nutritious and healthy manner. Don’t get me wrong, I will occasionally serve fried green tomatoes, fried squash or fried okra, but these ... READ MORE
Category: Food SafetyUF/IFAS-Leon County Extension Center is offering the public another opportunity for a FREE Demo Water Bath Canning Workshop for those unable to attend the one held in July. This class is for the general public who want to learn basic water ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & LifeAre you swayed by food packaging or labels? Do you purchase a food item because you feel it is a healthier product and could make you healthier or help you lose weight? Sadly, we all have fallen prey to this phenomenon. Branding and packaging ... READ MORE
Category: Food SafetyAre you a victim of empty calories? Do you think you are taking in quality calories each day? There has been a lot of attention given to the consumption of empty calories in the news in recent years. Many large cities have even started to tax ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, UF/IFAS ExtensionQ. I’ve had a successful year with my vegetable garden and am looking for a class on how to safely can some of my produce. Does the Extension Office have an upcoming class that I can attend? A. Yes. Jill Breslawski, UF/IFAS Extension Family ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Food Safety, Fruits & VegetablesAdapted from Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency (USDA). Is food in the refrigerator safe during a power outage? It should be safe as long as power is out no more than 4 hours. Keep the door closed as much as possible. Discard any perishable ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Over the past few years, consumers have begun to pay more attention to the nutritional benefits, sustainability, and environment impact of consuming seafood. However, media coverage of these concerns may leave consumers confused and uncertain ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Food Safety, Work & Life