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The Scoop on Microgreens

by Hannah Wooten
June 28, 2022

Authored by Amanda Decker UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Summer Intern Graduating UF CALS December, 2022 B.S. Plant Science specialization in Plant Breeding and Genetics What Exactly Are Microgreens? Florida offers year round gardening, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cflandscapes, Commercial Horticulture, Easy-to-grow, Gardening, Gardens, Healthy, Healthy Eating, Healthy Habits, Healthy Living, Home Garden, Home Gardener, Home Grow, Home Hydroponics, Home-grown Food, Homegrown, Hwooten, Hydroponics, Indoor Plants, Microgreens, Nutrition, Plant, Plants
Kombucha in glasses

Food scientist explains kombucha’s growing appeal, how it’s made

by Samantha MurrayAvatar photo
June 28, 2022

Kombucha, a fizzy drink made from fermented tea, used to be found only at specialty stories. But today, many grocery stores carry an array of kombucha products. Both consumers and kombucha brewers are driving this trend, said Katherine Thompson-Witrick, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Fermentation, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Katherine Thompson-Witrick, Kombucha
Cooked beef hamburger patties on a plate. Photo taken 08-05-21.

Food, Fire, and Fun

by Amanda Quintos
June 27, 2022

The summer solstice has come and gone, leaving in its wake longer days and their joys. Swimming. Visiting local parks. Reading at the beach. Wowing guests with your grilling abilities, or passing these valuable skills on to someone else. The ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H Youth Development, Brian Estevez, Chad Carr, Cooking Safety, Ed Jennings, Food Safety, George Baker, Grilling, Jason Scheffler, Mark Mauldin, Sonja Crawford

What is Hard Water?

by Yilin
June 27, 2022

Hard water is a result of dissolved minerals Calcium, Magnesium, and Manganese. Hard water is a very common problem, affecting water in more than 85% of the country (Water Quality Association). The term "hardness" is applied to the soap neutralizing ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Drinking Water, Hard Water, Hardness, Secondary Standards, Water, Water Agent, Water Hardness, Water RSA, Water Safety, Water Softener, Water Standards, Yilin Zhuang

If you are still using “123456” as your password…

by Katherine MarinAvatar photo
June 24, 2022

Now might be the time to change it! According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Florida is in the top 5 states where ID theft complaints were made. Identity theft is a severe problem, especially for young people just starting to establish ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #youthdevelopment, Crdifasmiami, Lifeskills, Miami, Miami-Dade, South Florida

Florida Land Steward Update, June 24, 2022

by Chris DemersAvatar photo
June 24, 2022

SIGN UP FOR SOUTHERN PINE BEETLE ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM Last week - Sign up by Friday July 1, 2022 The Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program is offered to eligible non-industrial private forest landowners ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Family Forest, Forest, Forest Health, Forest Management, Forestry, Hurricane Preparation, Management, Trees, Wildlife

Five Reasons to Start Exercising Today

by Brenda Marty-JimenezAvatar photo
June 22, 2022

There are many benefits to staying active and getting regular exercise.  One of the best things you can do for your health and wellbeing is to prioritize getting some type of exercise every day. Need a reason to exercise? Being active ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 5 Reasons To Exercise, Benefits To Staying Active, Broward County, Check With Your Health Care Team, Community, Control Body Weight, Control Stress, Cool Down, Exercise, Expend Energy, Extension, Get Enough Sleep, Get Regular Exercise, How Much Sleep Do I Need, Hydrate, Living Longer, Make Exercise A Priority, Prevent Dehydration, Quality Of Life, Reduce Risks, Sleep Better, Stretch, Strong Bones And Muscles, Warm Up

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