Introduction Due to increased pest and disease pressure and production costs, citrus growers are beginning to look into alternative crops to diversify and find new markets. Some of these alternative crops might work, while others will not because ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Money Matters, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
April is Financial Literacy Month. Every year state and federal agencies, financial institutions, non-profit organizations, schools, and businesses take part in efforts to highlight the importance of financial literacy and the need for financial ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life![A grocery store aisle with products stacked on shelves. [CREDIT: Pixabay.com]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2021/04/2020_FCS_blogGroceryStoreCOVIDtips_pixabayCROP1338x357TINY.jpg)
In my last blog post, we discussed how developing a meal plan and creating a grocery list helps save money. Let's continue our conversation by looking at some more money-saving tips while grocery shopping. If you're like me, then you are a ... READ MORE
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In my last blog post, I promoted our new class, How Food Waste Impacts your Life. In this blog post, we will begin to examine how your shopping habits can really ramp up your weekly grocery bill. Have you ever looked at your spending habits ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Expecting a baby can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. It can also be expensive, are you prepared for the costs? It's important to take time now to think about and plan for how your financial life will change once your baby arrives. ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Why should we build green? Well, green buildings not only have a lower impact on the environment and your wallet, but they also keep occupants healthier and happier. Sarasota County sees building green as one of the many important pieces toward ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Recreation, Water, Work & Life
You might be feeling like you won a jackpot between the third stimulus check and your tax refund coming around the same time. For many families, excess money like this is very rare and they aren’t sure if they will see this much extra again. ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Food waste is a huge problem here in the United States. Here are a few incredible facts: Food is the most common solid source of waste in American landfills. Anywhere from 25-40% of food grown, processed, and transported in the US will never ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life