JAY, Fla. – Come November, 800 pre-qualified families in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties will line up to get free, healthy, locally-grown food for Thanksgiving dinner. For the sixth year, the University of Florida IFAS West Florida Research ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeThe dangers of old medications are there and must not be ignored. As some medications age, they can lose potency. Even worse, some can actually grow bacteria. “Once the expiration date has passed there is no guarantee that the medicine ... READ MORE
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By: Sarah M. Ellis, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent at UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County Reviewed by: Randall A. Cantrell, PhD, Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, University of Florida A few weeks ago I attended ... READ MORE
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Who: Florida residents are encouraged to prepare and eat a nutritious meal in the company of family, friends or coworkers in honor of Dine In Day, a national program facilitated by family and consumer science agents with the University of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeUF/IFAS photo by Tyler Jones Who: Florida residents are encouraged to prepare and eat a nutritious meal in the company of family, friends or coworkers in honor of Dine In Day, a national program facilitated by family and consumer science ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeI’ve spent the past 25 years studying and growing fish. When folks find out I’m a fish head, I often get a lot of questions about the safety and sustainability of many seafood products. It seems that the media and other groups have done ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeIt’s October and it feels great outside. Time to fire up the grill and enjoy football with your favorite local seafood. So what’s in peak season this month? Clams – cultured Cedar Key clams are always in season and can be purchased ... READ MORE
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University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension is working closely with Florida’s emergency operation centers to provide emergency information and assistance to those in the path of Hurricane Matthew. “The ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Crops, Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & LifeA calorie is a calorie, right? Not so fast. Yes, it matters how many calories you consume. The quantity is the biggest factor controlling weight status. It's like the Goldilocks for diets. Eat too much, you gain weight. Eat too little, you ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeWith age, there are tendencies to decrease activity levels. This can lead to poorer qualities of life during the golden years. Maintaining an active lifestyle has been proven to lead to better health outcomes. The Center for Disease Control ... READ MORE
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