Category: Work & Life

NEW volunteer days for West Bay Oyster Reef Habitat Restoration with FWC

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 7, 2015

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and partners are grateful for such wonderful volunteer assistance in this effort. Please continue to support us by coming out to one of the upcoming events listed below. With your help, ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Lend A Hand, Living Shorelines, Oyster, Restoration, West Bay Restoration Project

Shark Attacks: Reducing the Risks

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 6, 2015

Have you ever wondered how you would react if a shark swam by or even attacked you while you took a swim at the beach? Although you have a greater chance of getting struck by lightning or injured in a boating accident than getting attacked by ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Environment Hot Topic, Family Safety, Safety, Shark Week, Sharks, Summer

New Family & Consumer Science Agent Serving Jackson County

by Yvette Goodiel
July 6, 2015

The University of Florida’s Jackson County Extension Service welcomes a new Family and Consumer Science Agent, Marie Arick. Previously an FCS Agent for the Texas Extension Service, Arick brings a variety of programming experience to Jackson ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life

Tawny Crazy Ant

by Diana Hagan
July 2, 2015

As of 2012, tawny crazy ants have invaded several areas of the southeastern United States, including 24 counties in Florida and parts of southeast Texas. The tawny crazy ant is considered a serious pest. This species infests buildings and greenhouses; ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Pests & Disease, Work & Life
Tags: Entomology And Nematology Department, Pests In And Around The Southern Home, Philip G. Koehler, Rebecca W. Baldwin, Roberto M. Pereira, S. K. Hill, Tawny Crazy Ants

Power Outages: When to Keep Refrigerated Food or Throw It Away

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 1, 2015

Adapted from Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency (USDA). Is food in the refrigerator safe during a power outage? It should be safe as long as power is out no more than 4 hours. Keep the door closed as much as possible. Discard any perishable ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Food In Refrigerator & Freezer, Food Safety, Power Outage, Uncategorized

Watermelon – A Taste of Summer

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 30, 2015

Rarely do I hear the phrase “school’s out” and not think of my own summers of fun and, of course, Alice Cooper’s 1972 major hit single “School’s Out for Summer” – does that age me? In fact, “word” has it that Alice ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Living Well In The Panhandle, Summer, Taste, Watermelon

Summer Break Spot

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 30, 2015

Summer Break Spot With school out for the summer, many children may miss out on a meal they normally would receive through USDA’s school meals programs. Florida’s at-risk children now can have meals all summer long. The Summer Break Spot ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Break, Living Well In The Panhandle, Spot, Summer

Just Loafin’ Around Bread Making Basics Class – July 21

by Judy Corbus
June 29, 2015

Join us to learn the basics of bread making, including using different types of grains. Tuesday, July 21 ~ 6:00-8:30 p.m. Holmes County Ag Center 1173 E. Hwy. 90 Bonifay Registration fee is $5 and includes class materials. Space is limited. ... READ MORE

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

Just Loafin' Around Bread Making Basics Class – July 21

by Judy Corbus
June 29, 2015

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

Beyond the Loaf Bread Making Class – July 9

by Judy Corbus
June 29, 2015

Join us as we learn the basics of making flatbread, crackers, hamburger and hot dog buns, and other non-loaf breads. Thursday, July 9 ~ 6:00-8:30 p.m. Holmes County Ag Center 1173 E. Hwy. 90 Bonifay Registration fee is $5 and includes class ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Bread Making, Crackers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Flatbread, Hamburger Buns, Hot Dog Buns, Non-loaf Breads, Nutrition

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