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Hurricane Preparedness: Meal and Menu Planning

by Brenda Marty-JimenezAvatar photo
June 1, 2020

Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. We have seen the devastating effects to communities that have been hit hard by hurricanes, which are always a very real threat to Florida. Preparedness is one key to successfully weathering ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: Be Prepared, Boil Water Order, Breakfast, Cleaning Supplies, Covid-19, Dinner, Disaster, Disaster Menus, Disinfectant Wipes, Emergency Food Supply, Face Masks, Food Groups, Food Safety, Food Supply Kit, Hand Sanitizer, Hurricane Food Safety, Hurricane Meal Planning, Hurricane Meals, Hurricane Menus, Hurricane Preparedness During COVID-19, Hurricane Preparedness Matters, Hurricane Season, Hurricane Shopping, Hurricane Shopping List, June 1st To November 30th, Lunch, Menu, Menu Planning, MyPlate Food Groups, Non-perishables, Preparedness, Safe Cooking Water, Safe Drinking Water, Shopping List, Stock Your Pantry, UF/IFAS Solutions
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Emotion Myths vs. Facts for Youth

by Daniel GonzalezAvatar photo
May 29, 2020

BELLE GLADE, Fla. - Life is emotional. The loss of a loved one, finding the love of your life, meeting your children for the first time, all are examples of incredible emotional extremes the average human may come across within a few year's ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Emotion, Facts, Mental Health, Myths, Youth
seafood dip and crackers, sardines and avocado toast, grilled fish on plate, Florida Seafood at Your Fingertips LIVE

Sardines and Avocado Toast: Florida Seafood at Your Fingertips LIVE

by Holly Abeels
May 27, 2020

The top 3 places people in Florida frequently buy seafood from are restaurants, the grocery store, and local seafood markets. So far this year, Americans are cooking more seafood at home. Seafood is a healthy part of your diet. It is a low calorie, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources
Tags: #eatseafoodamerica, #seafoodatyourfingertips, Avocados, Florida Sea Grant

Broward County Master Gardener Volunteers Evaluate UF/IFAS Lettuce Lines Grown Hydroponically

by Lorna Bravo
May 26, 2020

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo Food security is a critical concern as the global population expands, and natural resources dwindle. Smart solutions for more efficient farming, hardier crops, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Work & Life
Tags: Community Garden, Conservation, Food Security, Gallons Of Water, Hydroponics, Kids Grow Food, Lettuce, Lettuce Breeding, Sustainability, Urban Farming, Urban Farms, Urban Food Systems, Vegetables
UF/IFAS Director of Creative Services Tracy Bryant at her desk. Photo taken 11-01-22.

Restless at your workstation?

by Beth KerrAvatar photo
May 21, 2020

Restless at your workstation? Get up and MOVE! Restless, fidgety, irritable. These words described me. I was restless at work. Sitting at the computer, answering emails and phone calls, developing slide presentations, and creating educational ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #worklife, Fatigue, Health, Move, Movement, Physical Movement, Productivity, Restless At Work, Sedentary Lifestyle, Sitting, Strategies

African Pompano Ceviche!: Florida Seafood at your Fingertips LIVE!

by Michael SiposAvatar photo
May 20, 2020

Ceviche Looking for a cool, tangy, delicious summertime snack? Look no further and prepare yourself some ceviche using fresh from Florida seafood! Ceviche is a dish that has been adopted by many Latin American cultures and each has their own ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Wildlife
Tags: African Pompano, Ceviche, Collier, Cook Your Catch, Fish, Fishing, FL Sea Grant, Pompano, Sea Grant, Seafood, Seafood At Your Fingertips, SFAYFT

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