Category: Work & Life

Gardener grows legacy of generosity with special donation

by BLOGS.IFAS
December 19, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gardeners seek out the University of Florida IFAS Extension Master Gardener program to expand their love of gardening with a commitment to serve their community. But when the time spent fundraising for the program crowded ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: IFAS, Legacy Fund, Master Gardener

You Be The Judge

by Lynda Spence
December 19, 2017

During the holiday season when most of us are distracted by plans for sharing and caring for others, scammers are in overdrive planning JUST THE OPPOSITE! Said another way, the good guys plan to give and the scammers plan to take. Its one thing ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Debit Card, DNC, Do Not Call, Lynda Spence, Phone, Registry, Scam, Scammers, Spence, Victim

As a Parent, How Can You Help with A School Health Fair?

by Elizabeth Shephard
December 18, 2017

Overall health is very important to many parents. Most want what’s best for their child, and it all starts with health! Many schools already have health fairs or wellness nights as part of their outreach to families, but if you are a parent ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Health Fair, Parent

Do Local Foods Equal Pricey Produce?

by mmorganstowell
December 18, 2017

Walking with lattes in hand, a young, upwardly mobile couple survey stunning displays of baby, heirloom, and exotic produce at a local farmers market; paying far more than the average person could or would for local foods. This image is ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Farmer's Market

Fall 2017 Review!

by Ploy Kurdmongkoltham
December 18, 2017

We made it! Our fall semester is behind us, and we are ready to start anew. Let’s take a look on what happened this semester… Three new students joined the program: Amanda Long, Michael Gonzalez, and Susan Swatzfager. Let’s get to know ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: DPM, Fall, IPM, Semester

Cedar Key Bird Rescue: 2017 Year in Review

by Savanna Barry
December 15, 2017

A big year for Cedar Key Bird Rescue Cedar Key Bird Rescue (CKBR) was founded in August 2016 by the Cedar Keys Audubon with support from several organizations, including the UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station, Florida Sea Grant, Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Bird Rescue, Fishing, InsideNatureCoast, NCBS Volunteers

Master Gardeners Recognize Members

by David Austin
December 15, 2017

The Highlands County Master Gardeners gathered for their annual Christmas banquet last Monday. The annual banquet, held at the Island View Restaurant in Sebring, is a time to reflect on their annual achievements and celebrate holiday cheer. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Horticulture
Tags: Agriculture, Awards, Gardening, HCMG, Master Gardeners

Food Safety for Leftovers

by Nancy Gal
December 15, 2017

Preparing extra food certainly comes in handy when you don’t feel like cooking. However, making sure those leftovers are safe to eat requires special handling. Whether its leftovers or making a fresh pot of soup, there are four core food safety ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Clean, Food, Foodborne, Gal, Illness, Nancy Gal, Pathogens, Reheating, Safety

Getting Ahead is Inspiring

by Carol Roberts
December 13, 2017

Last week I had the distinct pleasure of attending a graduation of "Investigators" participating in a "Getting Ahead in a Just Getting By World" learning experience. Twelve community members committed to embracing change met sixteen times to ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Ban The Box, Community, Criminal Background, Getting Ahead, Poverty

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