Category: Health & Nutrition

New Vegetable Gardener — Herbs are a Cool Season Crop in Central Florida

by Ed Thralls

July 28, 2021

As you have already learned, the environment is unique in Florida and the seasons for growing vegetables is different from what you may be used to or what you have learned from social media sites that are not in the Central Florida area. Herbs ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Work & Life
Tags: Fruits And Vegetables, New Vegetable Gardener, Vegetable Gardening

Making the Most of Mealtime

by Lori Johnson

July 27, 2021

Mealtime is more than the food on the plate, it can be the opportunity to spend time together and can impact your family’s health. By eating three or more meals together in a week there is an increased chance of more balanced meals and higher ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family
Tags: Family Cooking, Family Meals

Time to Focus on Self-Care

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez

July 26, 2021

We have all been through quite a lot throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and many of us have learned a lot about our own habits and the activities of others. Maintaining good health and adopting positive behaviors that promote wellbeing are very ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 10 Self Care Considerations, Decrease Stress Level, Exercise; Proper Temperature; Handwashing; Sleep; Regular Checkups; Healthy Eating, Health; Wellness; Self Care, Kindness Matters, Organize Important Paperwork, Prioritize Self Care, Stress, Vitamin D

Living and Working Safely In The Florida Sun!

by Michael Sipos

July 21, 2021

This piece was written by Dr. Lindsey Warner and I stumbled upon the article while checking out the UF Lakewatch Program's awesome newsletter! The sun safety info included was one of the most comprehensive and easy to read summaries I've read ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Atlantic Ocean, Beach, Boating, Cancer, Carcinoma, Diving, Fishing, Gulf Of Mexico, Heat, Heat Stroke, Keys, Lobster Season, Melanoma, Mini Season, Ocean, Safety, Scallop, Scallop Season, Scalloping, Sea Grant, Skin Cancer, SPF, Squamous, Summer Vacation, Sun, Sunny, Sunscreen, UPF, UV, Water, Weather

The Mystery of the Missing Amorphophallus

by Twyla Leigh

July 15, 2021

What is Amorphophallus paeoniifolius? A novelty plant in Southwest Florida, Amorphophallus paeoniifolius (A. paeoniifolius) is a favorite of eclectic plant collecting gardeners. Examples of common names are Elephant Foot Yam, Sweet Yam, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Collier County Extension, Farm Business, Food Business, Landscape, Master Gardener, Stinky Flowers, Sustainability, Unusual Plants

Sustainability in Urban Food Production in Broward County

by Lorna Bravo

July 13, 2021

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo Why is Sustainable Urban Food Production Important? Globally, more than half of the population is living in urban areas that rely upon external supplies of resources, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Broward, Community Garden, Community Health, Extension, Hydroponics, Sustainability, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardeners, UF/IFAS Solutions, Urban Farming, Urban Food Systems, Urban Gardening

Celebrate National Watermelon Month

by KGriffin

July 13, 2021

National Watermelon Month July is National Watermelon Month. As the name implies, watermelons are made of mostly water. In fact, watermelons are 92% water! The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA’s) recommends eating fruit, especially ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life

Mush Ado About Nothing?

by Alyssa Vinson

July 2, 2021

Mush Ado About Nothing? The promise of summer brings so many new curiosities to our landscapes. One of the most dramatic and surprising of these changes is the arrival of mushrooms in our environments. Seemingly appearing between the afternoon ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Florida Mushrooms, Fungi, Mushrooms, UF IFAS Extension

Comarco Eggplant Inhaled by Cows at Spring Ranch

by Wendy Mussoline

July 1, 2021

When Tom Hoversen, co-owner of Comarco Products, graciously welcomed me into his facility, I was simply overwhelmed with the scale of production. I thought to myself “I must be dreaming.” This absolutely impressive operation with three functional ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, Livestock
Tags: Alternative, Cows, Eggplant, Fried, Livestock, Peels

Comarco Eggplant Inhaled by Cows at Spring Ranch

by Wendy Mussoline

July 1, 2021

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, Livestock
Tags: Alternative, Cows, Eggplant, Fried, Livestock, Peels

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