The threat of freezing temps and hard cold weather isn't over just yet this season. There are 5 things you should think about with this tough cold weather: Protect yourself and those around you. Wear hats and gloves, stay dry and, stay ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
By Brenda Marty Jimenez, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent and Lisa Gonzalez, Broward Food Systems Specialist There are approximately 260,000 Broward County residents who receive food stamps through SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Interested in starting a new food related business in Lee County but confused as to what regulatory agency regulates what in Florida? There are three main agencies that regulate food establishments in Florida: the Department of Health, ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
By Brenda Marty Jimenez, Family and Consumer Services, Agent III and Angelika Schlanger, Broward FNP, Public Health Specialist Did you know that there are nearly 260,000 Broward County residents who receive food stamps through the SNAP (Supplemental ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Extension Solutions is a new video program that provides up-to-date horticulture and other Extension information on agriculture, horticulture, family& consumer sciences and 4-H to the residents of Central Florida. The three to four minute ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Turf, Work & Life
A strategic investment plan can make goals like children’s college education or a secure retirement a reality. A comprehensive plan is different from haphazardly chasing returns. Some considerations to help develop a plan: Target dates: ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters
Members of the St Lucie County Board of County Commissioner’s Sea Turtle Friendly Beaches Working Group were recognized for their innovative outreach efforts and dedication to residents and visitors working to protect sea turtles during nesting ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Work & Life
The holidays are often filled with time-honored traditions that include some of our favorite meals and foods. As you celebrate, think of little changes you can make to create a healthier meals and active days. Create MyPlate Makeovers Makeover ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
The UF/IFAS Extension Hamilton County and Hamilton County Department of Health are inviting the public to attend a luncheon at UF/IFAS Extension Hamilton County (old high school/courthouse annex) on Friday, December 15, 2017 at 12:00PM. We will ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeFor the second straight year, the weather phenomenon La Nina is likely to affect the U.S. weather pattern this winter. In an advisory issued earlier this month, the U.S. Climate Prediction Center (CPC) says the cooler-than-normal waters in ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Lawn, Natural Resources, Work & Life