Category: Work & Life

Florida Land Steward Update, October 9, 2025

by Chris Demers
October 9, 2025

NEW TRAINING TO HELP LANDOWNERS AND LAND MANAGERS TO PLAN INVASIVE PLANT TREATMENTS The University of Florida IFAS Invasive Species Extension Program is providing a series of workshops on creating data-driven invasive plant treatment plans ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Invasive Species, Landowner Assistance, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm

Cuidado de los Arboles: ¿Cuando Contratar a un Arbolista?

by Giuseppe Di Giacinto
October 8, 2025

Si te has preguntado qué servicios puede prestar un arbolista, la siguiente lectura es definitivamente indicada para este propósito. En mi experiencia personal, ser arbolista hoy me ha ayudado a crecer profesionalmente. Aprendí a identificar ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

Homeowners insurance canceled? Learn tips to save money and protect your investment

by Cyndi Longley
October 8, 2025

Owning a home is a huge accomplishment, but with it comes the responsibility of protecting your investment, and that includes homeowners’ insurance. Recently, many homeowners across the country have experienced unexpected policy cancellations ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters

Empowering Families Through Smart Grocery Shopping

by Stephanie Clamer McMinds
October 8, 2025

Grocery shopping is a routine task that significantly impacts household budgets, nutrition, and overall well-being. Making informed decisions can help stretch your dollar while providing nutritious meals for your family. Here are some practical ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition

Shrimpin’ in the Sunshine State: Florida’s Shrimp Species, Seasons, and Fun Facts

by Holly Abeels
October 7, 2025

This blog post was developed using original content by Laila Cohen, intern UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County, and Holly Abeels, FL Sea Grant Extension Agent, and edited with assistance from Microsoft Copilot. Shrimping is a beloved tradition ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Cooking, Fish, Florida Sea Grant, Food, Nutrition

Healthy Harvest for Healthier Holidays

by Amanda Quintos
October 7, 2025

The holiday season has not begun yet, but the snacking-related snares have emerged. Loved ones have brought home massive bags of candy in preparation for Halloween and urged you to take all the sweets they don’t want. You have that one friend ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Eating Well, Family Nutrition And Health, Healthy Harvest, Holidays

Broccoli: A Powerful Vegetable for Cancer Prevention

by Joshua Payne
October 6, 2025

By Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County FCS Agent and Shari Bresin, MNM, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County FCS Agent Broccoli is more than a side dish — it is a nutrition powerhouse linked to many health benefits, including ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Broccoli, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Prevention 2025, Cruciferous, Fiber, Healthy Eating, Nutrition

Plugging Spending Leaks

by Samantha Kennedy
October 6, 2025

When it comes to managing money, most people focus on the big-ticket items: rent or mortgage, car payments, or student loans. But it is often the small, unnoticed expenses – known as spending leaks – that can really make a big impact ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Budgeting, Spending Tips

Pets are Good for Mental Health

by Samantha Kennedy
October 6, 2025

Today’s world can offer up a lot of stressors and as a result, many individuals face mounting pressures and mental health challenges. Recent studies reveal that pet ownership provides a unique sense of comfort and stability that can alleviate ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Mental Health, Pets, Stress, Stress Management, Stress Relief

Nourishing Your Pregnancy: Key Nutrients to Consider for a Healthy Future

by Jessie Erwin
October 6, 2025

Welcome back to Nutrition Stories, a series exploring hot topics in nutrition and dietetics. Today's guest is Maria Alejandra Corredor, a graduate of the UF Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) in the Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Calcium, DHA, Dietetics, Folate, Folic Acid, FSHN Nutrition Stories, Iron, Maria Alejandra Corredor, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Stories, Pregnancy

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