Category: Work & Life

It’s time for the 15th annual Peanut Butter Challenge! Spread the word

by Chris Vivian
September 28, 2026

Highlights: UF/IFAS Extension offices will collect peanut butter donations in October and November All collected peanut butter will be distributed to local food pantries Don’t pass up those peanut butter sales—you can help fight ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Donate, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food Security, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Peanuts

The Med Way: Step 3 – Eat More Vegetables

by Amber Daniels
September 25, 2026

Looking for ways to add vibrant colors and flavors into your meals? Simply add more vegetables! The Mediterranean Diet (the Med Way) is a long-standing, recommended approach to balanced eating that supports optimal health and chronic disease ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Eating Locally Grown, Food Is Medicine, Health, Heart Disease, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS

Recognized by the Library of Congress, UF’s Books & Cooks program teaches literacy and healthy eating

by Chris Vivian
September 24, 2026

What if you could encourage young children to have a love for reading and an interest in healthy eating at the same time? That’s the concept behind the University of Florida’s (UF) Book & Cooks program. Administered by UF's Institute ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Books & Cooks, Food Is Medicine, Healthy Eating, Literacy

Un nuevo estudio revela los efectos del dolor de espalda entre los trabajadores hortícolas

by Luz Bahder
September 24, 2026

Creado por Chris Vivian, vicepresidenta adjunta del Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Aspectos destacados: El dolor de espalda es extremadamente común entre los trabajadores del sector hortícola. Es importante contar con ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Blog Community, Farm Management, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Lawn, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Español, Instituto Nacional Para La Seguridad Y Salud Ocupacional, Kim Dunleavy, Salud Ocupacional, SCCAHS, Spanish

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Tradition on Every Table

by Trisha Aldridge
September 23, 2026

September 15 – October 15 | Hispanic Heritage Month — Part 2 Few things bring people together quite like food rooted in culture and tradition. Hispanic cooking, in particular, has a remarkable way of turning humble, everyday ingredients ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition

Hidratación: El Superpoder Silencioso del Bienestar

by Nelly Nelson
September 23, 2026

Cuando pensamos en una rutina de bienestar, el ejercicio, la nutrición equilibrada y la meditación suelen ocupar el centro de la atención. Sin embargo, uno de los actos más simples, como tomar un vaso de agua, revela un superpoder silencioso. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Agua, Bebidas, Hidratacion

Seguridad en la entrega de alimentos

by Nelly Nelson
September 22, 2026

Con muchos estadounidenses trabajando jornadas más largas, teniendo empleos secundarios, desplazándose de nuevo a la oficina y, en general, estando más ocupados, buscan maneras de hacer la vida más fácil. Esta necesidad de comodidad ha ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: Alimentos, Comestibles, Entregas, Pedidos

Blackberries Pack Big Health Benefits

by Kimberly McMahon
September 22, 2026

Blackberries may not always get the attention they deserve but they are often considered nutritional powerhouses because they provide many important nutrients while remaining relatively low in calories and naturally low in sugar. One cup ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Health, Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County

Let’s Walk Florida! Join the fall program to learn virtually, walk locally and get healthier

by Chris Vivian
September 22, 2026

As the weather cools, it’s the perfect time to join an easy, supportive way to become more active. Let's Walk Florida!, hosted by Florida Cooperative Extension, is a statewide virtual educational program designed to help Floridians achieve ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Chronic Diseases, Health, Let's Walk Florida, UF/IFAS Extension

More Than an Itch: Protecting Your Home and Family From Mosquitoes

by Sara MacDonald
September 21, 2026

For many Floridians, mosquitoes are simply part of spending time outdoors. But a mosquito bite can be more than an annoyance. Mosquitoes can transmit diseases, including dengue, West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses. Recent dengue ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: (MGV), Florida Friendly Landscape, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

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