With the significant increase in obesity over the past 40 years, it is important for families to practice simple strategies for achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight. One of these strategies can be making healthier choices at restaurants. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionCourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension FYCS/EFNEP Agent I taught a program on dehydrating meat into beef jerky one morning this week at a summer day camp. I was surprised how many youth did not know the hazards of cross-contamination ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeCourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Did you know... Green tomatoes have most of the same health benefits as red tomatoes, with almost the same of beta-carotene. Fried green tomatoes are a Southern Standard, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeCourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Summertime isn't the only time you should be concerned about drinking enough water to stay hydrated. Workers in construction, landscaping, laundry, factory, farm, ... READ MORE
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This may sound like a fish story, but it’s true! People are eating more fish and shellfish than ever before! While seafood has always been popular in the South as a whole, no area is more graciously endowed with an abundance of fresh seafood ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural ResourcesThis may sound like a fish story, but it’s true! People are eating more fish and shellfish than ever before! While seafood has always been popular in the South as a whole, no area is more graciously endowed with an abundance of fresh ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources
Having trouble with mosquitoes in your backyard? At least in my yard in Gainesville, we seemed to have an excessive population towards the end of June and beginning of July. I would still prefer to have fewer mosquitoes, but I suppose it ... READ MORE
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Participate from your office, home or web-enabled device. It's easy! Just click on the registration link below to reserve your spot. Then log on the day of the webinar to learn about nutrition, finances and relationships. All webinar times ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & LifeWarm weather is here and many youth and their families are busy enjoying seasonal activities like swimming, fishing and baseball. However, many get caught up in the excitement of being outdoors and forget to take care of their skin, which can ... READ MORE
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