Category: Work & Life

UF/IFAS – saving the world one great idea at a time at ONE WORLD summit

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 10, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Today’s students will be the world’s leaders in 2050, when the population is expected to reach 9 billion people; they will face issues like overcrowding, food security, energy and water management, and climate change. The ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, University Of Florida

Identity Fraud Lunch and Learn

by Samantha Murray
February 9, 2016

Identity Fraud is crime that everyone should be aware of and learn how to avoid it. More and more people are using on line shopping which can expose one’s financial information. Even some in-store purchases have not been secure. It is Tax ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Money, Personal Finance, Record Keeping

February is National Baking at Home for Family Fun

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 9, 2016

The Home Baking Association has declared February as “Bake at Home for Family Fun.” This is a great way to get children involved in cooking. This will increase family time and give the children ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Children, Life Sskills, Meal Preparation, Nutrition

UF/IFAS researcher says some people are single on Valentine’s Day and just fine with it

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 8, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- With the most hyped romantic day of the year fast approaching, some people who are single are perfectly happy that way – and not buying into the all the ads, stuffed animals, candies or cards. Assistant Professor Victor ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life

UF/IFAS researchers in fight to keep Valentine’s Day rosy

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 8, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Roses are usually the flower of choice for Valentine’s Day, and researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences want to keep it that way. Scientists are racing to develop a plan ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life

How to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh and Vibrant

by Samantha Murray
February 8, 2016

Ever wonder how you can keep cut flowers fresh and vibrant? Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and that means you might be receiving flowers from loved ones. After the initial oohs and ahs, many of us stick the bouquet in a vase with ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Cut Flowers, Family Hot Topic, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Expectations

by Samantha Murray
February 8, 2016

Whether you’re single or in a relationship, you probably have some Valentine's Day expectations. If you’re single, you might expect to feel a little lonely. If you’re in a relationship, you might expect particular romantic gestures from ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Couples, Family Hot Topic, Relationship Expectations, Valentine's Day

Florida Master Naturalist projects impact local communities

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 6, 2016

On “project day” students share their knowledge with the class. Photo credit: Carrie Stevenson The Florida Master Naturalist Program is a 40-hour experiential learning course offered by UF IFAS Extension. While we spend time in class ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Work & Life
Tags: Communities, Florida, Impact, Local, Master, Naturalist, Panhandle Outdoors, Projects

Just Loafin’ Around Bread Making Basics Class – February 16

by Judy Corbus
February 4, 2016

Join us to learn the basics of bread making, including using different types of grains. Tuesday, February 16 ~ 6:00-8:30 p.m. Bethel Baptist Church 1349 Co. Rd 173, Graceville Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Space is ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Bread Making, Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Grains, Loaf Bread, Nutrition

Just Loafin' Around Bread Making Basics Class – February 16

by Judy Corbus
February 4, 2016

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Bread Making, Family And Consumer Sciences, Grains, Loaf Bread, Nutrition

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