Category: Work & Life
Emeralds of the Landscape: Florida’s Blueberries
March 15, 2020
An Important Agricultural Commodity Sprinkled around Alachua County, these tiny, blue, and sweet agricultural emeralds flourish. They are found at large agricultural production farms or in someone’s backyard. Of course, I am referring to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Agriculture, Blueberries, FarmingAlachua, Florida, Food, Fruit, Gardening
Start Simple with MyPlate App Challenges
March 13, 2020
Making Healthy Choices If you aren’t sure where to start when you want to begin eating a healthier diet. USDA’s ChooseMyPlate is a reliable resource to get you started. It shares a variety of nutrition, health and wellness information ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: Healthy Eating, MyPlate, Nutrition, Weight Loss, Weight Maintenance, Wendylynch
Think Nutrition and Wellness During a Quarantine
March 13, 2020
Many families and consumers are wondering about how to prepare for meals and wellness during a two-week quarantine. This is a new concept, yet it is very similar to preparing for a hurricane. You may be faced with limited food supplies, social ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,Tags: 14 Day Food Supply Ideas, Buy Early, Coronavirus, Coronavirus Quarantine Checklist, Covid-19, Dairy Group, Eating For Good Health, Food Safety, Fruit Group, Grain Group, Health, MyPlate, Nutrition, Protein Group, Quarantine, Sample Menu, Sick Day Items, Supplies, Think Nutriiton, Two Week Food Supply Ideas, Vegetable Group, Wellness During A Quarantine
Proper hand washing hygiene resources (corona virus COVID-19)
March 13, 2020
UF/IFAS Extension has hand washing posters available for download: Proper Hand Washing for School Children (1.38MB PDF) Proper Hand Washing for Elders (1.22MB PDF) Proper Hand Washing for Caregivers (1.38MB PDF) Proper ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & LifeTags: Corona Virus, Covid19, Handwash, Hygiene
Take care of the caregiver, because YOU matter!
March 11, 2020
The role of a caregiver can take a toll on you; physically, mentally, and/or emotionally. It can leave you feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and guilty. You may also exhibit feelings of sadness and anger. These feelings are your body’s way of ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, , Work & Life