Category: Work & Life

Chickens feeding in their coop. Photos from the Smathers Archives.

Avian Diseases Transmissible to Humans

by Amanda Quintos
October 19, 2015

Anyone who keeps birds, whether as pets or as production animals, should be aware that certain avian diseases can be transmitted to humans. The seriousness of the disease in humans varies with human hosts' age, overall health, and immune status ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: Animal Sciences Department, Avian Diseases, Chickens, F. Ben Mather, Gary D. Butcher, Hygiene, Livestock, Major Revision, Michael A. Davis, Safety, Zoonoses

Keep It Clean: Kitchen Sponges

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October 19, 2015

Sponges are versatile for cleaning throughout the house. One of the most common places to use a sponge is the kitchen. Kitchen sponges may be used to wash dishes and clean counters, but they can also collect bacteria and viruses in the process. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Cleaning Kitchen Sponges, Families And Consumers, Family Hot Topic, Health And Nutrition, Kitchen Sponges, Microwaving Sponges

Adult Children Living at Home

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October 19, 2015

A trend has emerged in recent years: Adult children are returning home to live with their parents. Adult children may move in with their parents for various reasons, including economic difficulties, military deployment and so on. Because ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Adults Living With Parents, Families Facing Challenges, Family Hot Topic, Home Management, Personal And Family Finances, Young Adults

UF/IFAS holding workshop for farmers’ market managers and vendors

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 16, 2015

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Farmers markets have been growing in popularity throughout the last decade as consumers discover the benefits of buying farm-fresh food directly from small-scale, local growers. However, increasing popularity has also ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Extension, Farmers Markets, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, University Of Florida

Escaping Domestic Violence

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October 12, 2015

Millions of women and men are affected each year from domestic violence, including intimate partner violence, sexual violence and stalking. While victims suffer physical harm from domestic violence, they can also undergo emotional injuries ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Domestic Violence, Emotional Abuse, Families And Consumers, Family Hot Topic, Intimate Partner Violence, Physical Violence, Relationships And Family, Sexual Violence, Threats

Eat Local: Pecans

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October 12, 2015

Buying local produce and nuts makes you more open to eating fresh fruits and vegetables, highlights the significance of agriculture and boosts your local economy. Since Florida pecans are available from October to January, now is the perfect ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Crops, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Eat Local, Florida Pecans, Health And Nutrition, Locally Grown Foods, Pecans, Sustainability, Sustainable Hot Topic, Sustainable Living

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