Category: Work & Life

Saving Money on Groceries by Understanding Food Product Packaging Dates

by Alicia Betancourt
September 15, 2025

When shopping for groceries, it’s easy to get confused by the different food product dates stamped on packaging. “Sell by,” “Best if used by,” “Use by,” and “Expiration” dates don’t all mean the same thing, and misunderstanding ... READ MORE

Category: , Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Food Product Packaging Dates, Grocery Shopping Tips, Reduce Food Waste, Saving Money On Groceries, Shelf Life Of Food
Julia and three friends wrapped in blankets with a sunrise behind them.

Letters to Myself: Julia Charske, B.S. Nutritional Sciences, Encourages First-Year Students

by Jessie Erwin
September 15, 2025

Encourage: to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope. College graduates can feel like they've experienced a lifetime of learning and growing in a few short years. While this collegiate journey is often exciting, it can also evoke feelings ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: A Letter To Myself, Advice, Encouragement, Julia Charske, Letter Of Advice, Letter Of Encouragement, Letters To Myself, Nutritional Sciences Undergraduate, Nutritional-sciences-undergraduate-feature, UF/FSHN CAP, UF/FSHN Careers Advancement Project
A neighborhood farmers' market. Customers mill about in dappled sunshine and shade among farmers' market stalls and popup tents. Visible wares on the various farmers' tables include honey and beeswax-related products; cut flowers; bagged greens of some kind, possibly salad, possibly stir-fry; and wheatgrass.

A New EDIS/Ask IFAS Publication Published by the Department of Food and Resource Economics in July

by Susan Gildersleeve
September 12, 2025

Read the latest Food and Resource Economics Department publications for July and August 2025. In this post, you can click on the title of interest to go to the Ask IFAS page and download the document in PDF format. Stay informed about the latest ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters
Tags: Ask IFAS, Department Of Food And Resource Economics, EDIS Journal, Lijun Angelia Chen, Lisa House, Sungeun Yoon, Suraj Gurung

Florida Land Steward Update, September 12, 2025

by Chris Demers
September 12, 2025

FALL IS TIME TO TREAT COGONGRASS Cool mornings are a reminder that fall approaches and it's time to treat one of our worst invasive plants. Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is a warm-season perennial grass species found throughout tropical ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Recreation, SFYL Hot Topic, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Award, Cogongrass, Family Forest, Florida Land Steward Program, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Invasive Species, Landowner Assistance, Longleaf Pine, Natural Resources, Online Course, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Tree Farm, Wildlife
A large tree that has fallen on top of a roof

¿Está preparado su jardín para una tormenta severa? Expertos de University of Florida ofrecen recomendaciones clave para protegerlo

by Luz Bahder
September 11, 2025

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. La temporada de huracanes forma parte de la cotidianidad en Florida, pero los daños no se limitan a techos y ventanas. ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Lawn, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agentes De Extension, Antes De La Tormenta, Arbol, Arboles, Arbolista, Arbolista Certificado, Area Verde, Calificación En Evaluación De Riesgos De Árboles, Césped, Ciados, Cortar, Desmochado, Español, Estrategias, Extension, Florida, Horticultura Comercial, Huracanes, Jardín, Mareas, Marejada Ciclonica, Marejadas Rey, Medidas Proactivas, Michael Orfanedes, Paisaje, Patio, Poda, Podar, Preparación, Propietarios De Viviendas Y Administradores De Propiedades, Proyectiles, Ramas, Resilencia, Riesgo De Caída, Sal, Salubre, Sociedad Internacional De Arboricultura, Spanish, Sur De Florida, Tormentas, Troncos, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences
Gardening

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ and Edible Gardens

by Sara MacDonald
September 11, 2025

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) encourages homeowners and communities to use research-based practices that conserve water, reduce pollution, and protect natural resources. These nine principles are often applied to traditional residential ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Friendly Landscape, UF/IFAS Edible Gardens, UF/IFAS Extension, Urban Horticulture
A damaged roof with a large tree branch leaning against it, with a house in the background.

Is your landscape ready for a major storm? UF experts provide top tips to maintain a resilient landscape

by Lourdes Mederos
September 10, 2025

Hurricane season is part of life in Florida, but the damage isn’t limited to roofs and windows. Trees, lawns and landscapes also can take a major hit that may lead to costly repairs. After hurricanes Milton and Helene in 2024, residential ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Arborist, Coastal, Commercial Horticulture, Flying Debris, Garden Tools, Hurricane, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, International Society Of Arboriculture, ISA, ISA Trees Are Good.org, Landscape, Michael Orfanedes, Outdoor Furniture, Patio, Potted Plants, Prune, Pruning, Saltwater Intrusion, South Florida Landscape, Storm Season, Storms, Tree Damage, Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, Tree Treimming, Trees, Tropical Storms, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, University Of Florida, Unpruned, Wind Damage, Yard
Cap and gown on top of textbooks.

Investing in Tomorrow: Planning and Saving for Higher Education

by Britta Kellner
September 9, 2025

September is National College Savings Month. The pursuit of higher education, whether through a university, college, technical, or vocational program, typically requires substantial funding. Securing resources to pay for tuition and related ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brevard County, Brittakellner, College Savings Month, Education, Finances, Personal Finance, Youth

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