Category: Work & Life

ASK SHELLEY: Prepare For Growing Old


July 5, 2016

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by the year 2050 the nation’s elderly population will more than double to 88 million, and the more frail, the over 85 year population will quadruple to 19 million. Older Floridians, their families, and ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Aging, End-of-life, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family And Consumer Sciences, Finances, Financial Planning, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla Extension

Dehydrating/Vacuum Sealing Class – July 26


July 4, 2016

It’s time to move beyond jerky and learn how to preserve a wide variety of foods! What percentage of food is water? How much space can be saved removing the water from food? How much longer can food last if it’s dehydrated and vacuum ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Canning/Food Preservation, Dehydrating Food, Family And Consumer Sciences, Food Preservation, Food Safety, Foods Safety, Vacuum Sealing

Rocket Stove Class – July 14


July 4, 2016

Rocket stoves are an efficient and alternative cooking method that can be used in emergency, disaster, and camping situations. The design of the rocket stove allows it to operate on about half as much fuel as a traditional open fire, and it ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Alternative Cooking Method, Emergency Preparedness, Energy Efficiency/Conservation, Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Health And Safety, Housing, Hurricane, Rocket Stove

Rocket Stove Class – July 14


July 4, 2016

Rocket stoves are an efficient and alternative cooking method that can be used in emergency, disaster, and camping situations. The design of the rocket stove allows it to operate on about half as much fuel as a traditional open fire, and it ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Alternative Cooking Method, Emergency Preparedness, Energy Efficiency/Conservation, Family And Consumer Sciences, Health And Safety, Housing, Hurricane, Rocket Stove

National Fruit & Vegetable Month!


June 24, 2016

June is National Fruit & Vegetable Month! Are you ready for fresh summer produce? Here is a refresher on how to choose and store your fresh fruits and vegetables. Make the most of your fruits and vegetables by keeping them healthy from ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety

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