Category: Work & Life

Farmers, ranchers: Free Aug. 26 workshop offers financial planning, from balance sheets to USDA loans

by Lourdes Mederos
August 18, 2026

Whether expanding a farming or ranch operation, preparing for tax season or applying for a loan, producers need strategic financial planning to keep the business productive, profitable and sustainable. Today’s agribusiness operators must be ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Money Matters, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Farm Operations, Financial Skills, Food And Resource Economics, Profits, Rancher, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County, USDA Farm Service Agency

NCBS Intern Report: GIS Support for Levy County — Quinn Callaghan

by Emily Colson
August 17, 2026

Written by Quinn Callaghan, 2026 Undergraduate Summer Intern My Summer Working with Levy County Emergency Management Having spent my entire life in Florida, I’ve repeatedly watched the rebuilding process that occurs after ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Research,
Tags: Community, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Management, GIS, Hurricane, Levy County, NCBS Interns, Research

Back-to-School Meals and Snacks: Part 2 – Decoding the Nutrition Facts Label

by Jessica Alfonso-Rodriguez
August 17, 2026

Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label Picture this: You are at the grocery store with only 20 minutes to grab everything you need to select your ingredients for the week. You've got your grocery list ready to go, but are feeling unsure ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family & Consumer Sciences, Food, Jessica Alfonso- Rodriguez, Miami-Dade, Miami-Dade Extension, Nutrition, Nutrition Facts Label, Parents, South Florida, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade

Los árboles más resistentes de la llanura costera

by Heidy Ramirez
August 14, 2026

Hace unas décadas un grupo de investigadores de University of Florida llevó a cabo un estudio para evaluar el efecto de diez huracanes en los bosques costeros: Andrew (1992), Erin (1995), Opal (1995), Georges (1998), Ivan (2004), Jeanne (2004), ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: Arboles, Bosques, Español, Especies, Huracanes, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Species, Trees

Potential Funding Opportunity in Franklin County and Beyond

by Michelle Bodrey
August 14, 2026

Local seafood industry businesses may qualify for small business loans through the Apalachee Regional Planning Council (ARPC). Created in the late 1980s, the goal of the loan program is to expand the economy in Franklin County and provide ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Commercial Fishery, Fishing, Florida Panhandle, Franklin County Florida, Loans, Money Management, Opportunities, Oyster Aquaculture, Seafood Industry, Shrimp, Small Business

Florida Land Steward Update, August 14, 2026

by Chris Demers
August 14, 2026

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA LANDOWNERS THROUGH THE SURFACE TO SPRINGS AND FOREST TO GULF REGIONAL CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS (RCPPs) Apply by September 30, 2026 North Florida landowners interested habitat ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Drought, Florida Land Steward Program, Forest Landowner Academy, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Recovery, Hurricane Season, Landowner Assistance, Planted Pines, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wild Turkey

Back-to-School Meals and Snacks: Part 1 – Keeping Nutrition in Mind

by Jessica Alfonso-Rodriguez
August 13, 2026

Welcome to the Back-to-School Season! Back-to-school time can be an exciting time, as we jump back into our typical routine, but it can also be quite overwhelming. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family & Consumer Sciences, Food, Jessica Alfonso- Rodriguez, Miami-Dade, Nutrition, Parents, South Florida, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Miami-Dade Extension

Getting Kids in the Kitchen

by Suzanne Holloway and Valerie M. Stansly

August 10, 2026

Learn how to cook, try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all, have fun! - Julia Child Childhood is an important time for developing healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime. Hands-on food preparation activities ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H In The Panhandle, Cooking, Featured, Food, Food Challenge, Living Well In The Panhandle

A Parent’s Guide to a Smooth Re Start: Making the First Day Back in Elementary School a Real Success

by Nelly Nelson
August 7, 2026

Get the Mental Game Readied Parents set the emotional tone for their children before they even step out the front door. The research on early‑year parental engagement is clear: when parents participate in the first‑week “look‑around” ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Back To School, Family And Life, Preparations

Visit Our Bug Bungalows

by Jackie Lebouitz and Erin Petersen

August 7, 2026

Bugs are an incredibly important part of the environment. Many pollinate plants, including fruits like berries and melons, help make the soil healthier by breaking down leaves, wood, and other organic matter, serve as food for wildlife like ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Art, Beneficial, Bug, Bungalow, Entomology, Fairy, Game, Good, House, Insects, Pgm_Chemicals, Pollinator

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