Please see caption below story. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Diabetes affects 29.1 million people in the U.S. — 9.3 percent of the population — and is the seventh leading cause of death in the country, according to the latest numbers from the ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeFreshly processed venison. Photo credit: Jennifer Bearden When hunting, food safety begins in the field. The goal is to have safe meat for you and your family to eat. Here are a few ways to keep your food safe: Shot placement – that’s ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & LifeThrough the efforts of Sherry Balchuck, Wakulla Family Nutrition Program (FNP) Assistant and Tiffany Torres, NW District FNP Farm to School Coordinator, Medart Elementary now has raised bed and hydroponic gardens. Sherry offers ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeARCADIA, Fla. --- Families in Desoto County who visit their local library could walk away as gardeners and healthier eaters. That’s because the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension Desoto County has ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeMaybe you know someone in your family, a friend, or a co-worker that has diabetes. Diabetes affects not only the person but the entire family. This article will discuss the types of diabetes and symptoms. Education concerning diabetes begins ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Life
With the election behind us and the holidays ahead, many are probably wondering how to avert conflicts at upcoming family gatherings — events that are often already a source of stress, no matter the year, says a human development expert with ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- With the election behind us and the holidays ahead, many are probably wondering how to avert conflicts at upcoming family gatherings — events that are often already a source of stress, no matter the year, says a human ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Many families prepare a turkey (or chicken) each Thanksgiving, yet fail to plan to utilize the leftovers. Planning appropriately can help you extend your food dollar, decrease some cooking time, and decrease the stress of feeding those guests. ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Money Matters, Relationships & Family
Want to eat healthy and save money this holiday season? Including fresh, seasonal produce in your family meals and party platters may be a good place to start. “Fruits and vegetables that are in season tend to be less expensive, making ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Want to eat healthy and save money this holiday season? Including fresh, seasonal produce in your family meals and party platters may be a good place to start. “Fruits and vegetables that are in season tend to be less ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life