We have a new article on Featured Creatures that will answer that question! Take a sneak peek with this excerpt from the article: Morpho peleides Kollar, the blue morpho butterfly, also known as the peleides blue morpho or common blue morpho, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeWith autumn here, pumpkins are seen as the main decorating items used in themes we see everywhere. We use them for decorations and delicious treats, but what is really known about pumpkins? According to the following poem from the Pilgrim verse, ... READ MORE
Category: Food SafetyTallahassee Democrat September 25, 2013 By Amy von Chamier This year I took my son with me to buy seeds for the garden. We had just begun to develop a plot in a sunnier area and we had high hopes for getting things to grow there. ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & LifeFY1462 is the Spanish language version of FY620, Disaster Planning Tips for Older Adults. This 4-page publication offers an abundance of information pertaining to water storage and use, food, first aid, important papers, electronics, medical ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeGAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Making it easier for residents to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables and increase Florida farmer’s profits is the win-win result of a partnership between the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Sumter County Office ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeFall is the season of bounty; from the gardens, the field and the window boxes that we plant in the summer. Now is the time to gather all these fruits and vegetables and let your imagination do the work. Crock pot cooking is one easy way for ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifePhoto credit: Dorothy C. Lee Fall is in the air. Cooler weather brings thoughts and plans for hayrides, carnivals, festivals, trick-or-treat, and more fun. Halloween may be a fun holiday for kids, but for parents, trick-or-treat time can be ... READ MORE
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Sadly, many children—and even adults—have been bullied, and the harsh impact of bullying can last a lifetime. What is Bullying? Most people think of bullying as teasing, threatening, taunting or hitting by one or more students against ... READ MORE
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With fall’s arrival, it’s the perfect opportunity for you to be more eco-friendly in your home and in your daily routine. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Home Management, SFYL Hot TopicWhile directing the Marine Science Academy for the Escambia County School District I had students conduct small, informal, surveys targeting the popularity of seafood with students, parents, and the community. The purpose of these surveys was ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life