While most people at the University of Florida or in Gainesville are familiar with the UF bat houses across from Lake Alice on Museum Road, for some, those rows of kale or squash growing nearby are a mystery. Called the Student Gardens, this ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifePlease see caption below story. BROOKSVILLE, Fla. --- Experts agree that one effective way to protect yourself against mosquitoes —and the diseases they can transmit — is to wear mosquito repellent. But for homeless people, getting access ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifePlease see caption below story. PENSACOLA, Fla. --- As students at C.A. Weis Elementary School return for the new school year, they’ll notice something different about the area next to the outdoor space where physical education classes ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeLife Insurance provides a cash payment to the beneficiaries when the policy owner dies. Benefits paid to a beneficiary are not subject to federal income taxation. Term life insurance is the most basic type of life insurance and can be the ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeProtecting your family is important, but you also need to avoid spending extra money on insurance that is needed for other purposes. The key is to find the right balance. The amount needed depends on your situation and usually fluctuates throughout ... READ MORE
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As consumers in the 21st century, many of us have become trained as “label readers”. We read nutrition labels, personal care product labels, clothing labels, and so on. For those of us that do read labels, you might be disappointed to know ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeSchool has started, and for many it can be quite the challenge to jump back into the school routine! 95210 is a great reminder to guide parents and help promote positive health for children. 9 hours of sleep each night is a minimum number ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & FamilyA good credit score tells a lender that you are likely to pay a loan as agreed. Borrowers who are perceived as less risky score the best rates on loans. The way to build a good credit history is to demonstrate that you manage credit well. This ... READ MORE
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OSHA guidelines for outdoor workers: OSHA recommends employers train workers on how to protect themselves about the importance of eliminating areas where mosquitoes breed on the work site. In addition, OSHA suggests employers provide ... READ MORE
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