GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- April is Global Child Nutrition Month and researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are working to find innovative ways to combat malnutrition worldwide. According to 2015 ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Work & LifeGulfside Elementary School recently had their monthly family nutrition night and learned all about how to make affordable meals that incorporate as many food groups as possible. The food demo was on vegetable quesadillas, which were a huge hit ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeUF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County recently formed a new type of partnership, with the goals of reaching new individuals and audiences. Teaming up with local businesses Sarasota Architectural Salvage and Sarasota Green Drinks, the groups pooled ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeWho: The Deep Roots 4-H club supported through the Lake County 4-H Youth Development Program of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension. What: Thanks to funding and donations from the Florida ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Farmer’s markets have been growing in popularity over the past decade, as consumers discover the benefits of buying farm-fresh food from local growers. However, increasing popularity has also raised food safety concerns ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Elder nutrition is very important. As you get older, your body changes and so should your eating habits. Making healthy choices isn't just for the young and its importance increases as you age. There are many ways to improve your food choices ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Highlight Native American heritage in a poster, and you could win $2,000 and the chance to showcase your artwork in federal offices. The Natural Resources Conservation Service, a unit of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is conducting the ... READ MORE
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