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Hopefully, when it comes to gardening, you're not like me. I have no green thumb. I work in an office with horticulture agents and Master Gardener Volunteers, of course. And, I truly appreciate the range of knowledge and skills they bring ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Name: Joseph Larkin III, PhD Position: Associate Professor, Microbiology and Cell Science Current city: Gainesville Florida Hometown: Savannah GA Years at UF/IFAS: Well…I attended the University of Florida on a National merit ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
In 1795, Napoleon needed a better way to preserve large quantities of food for his troops during the Napoleonic Wars, so his government offered a reward of 12,000 francs for the invention of a new food preservation method. In 1809, Nicolas ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Despite delays, newborn babies in Ethiopia are now being enrolled in a research study designed to reveal their vulnerability to bacterial infections from livestock. The project’s field work planned for April 2020 had been delayed by the COVID-19 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic
The Power of Partnership – During COVID-19 The COVID-19 Pandemic impacts on health, livelihoods, and food systems have been devastating. Slowly these areas are rebuilding. The Nassau County Cooperative Extension Service Family and Consumer ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Authors: Brenda Marty Jimenez, UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County, Agent IV Amarat Simonne, Ph.D. UF/IFAS Extension, Professor and Extension Specialist Water directly out of your tap may not be safe to drink during an emergency. Boil water ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
American Heart Month isn’t just for celebrating love. February also reminds us to take care of our heart and consider our risk factors. Believe it or not, heart disease can happen at any age. Some risk factors for heart disease and stroke ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Questions and Answers About COVID-19 Vaccination Q Do I need to wear a mask after I am vaccinated? A Yes! Keep masking and distancing! Q Am I immune as soon as I’m vaccinated? Can I get still COVID-19? A After you’re vaccinated ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
A cooking club is a no-brainer. Kids love food and enjoy the responsibility of making it and sharing it with others. Benefits of a Culinary Club Learning to cook builds confidence and independence. Kids love the idea of having part in preparing ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family
Was your new year’s resolution to be healthier? As you are getting settled into the new year, how are the changes going? Like many, you may have good intentions and may start strong but achieving a healthy lifestyle each day and sticking to ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition