NOBODY likes home economics. For most people, the phrase evokes bland food, bad sewing and self-righteous fussiness. But home economics is more than a 1950s teacher in cat’s-eye glasses showing her female students how to make a white sauce. ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifePreparing and storing your turkey correctly, can mean the difference between an enjoyable meal and food poisoning. Thawing Turkeys must be kept at a safe temperature during thawing. If a turkey is allowed to thaw at temperatures above 40° F, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & LifeCaption at bottom. Click here for high resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For years, scientists have tried to use environmentally friendly fungi to control fire ant infestations. But the ants’ social behaviors — such as hauling ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, Work & LifeVolunteer retention is a picture of the total success of the 4-H program in Escambia County with... More... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Community VolunteersCaption at bottom. Click here for high resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Blueberry wine can provide more potentially healthy compounds than white wines and many red wines, according to a new University of Florida study. Researchers ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchSafe Handling of Food and Water in a Hurricane or Related Disaster Disaster Planning for Senior Adults Hurricane Preparation: A Q&A Guide to Water and Food Safety and Quality Additonal Disaster Preparation Information READ MORE
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Category: Food SafetyBy Shelley Swenson, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Wakulla County Extension 850-926-3931 Plan to attend two important Green Events: Interested in Green Cleaning products. UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension and Sustainable Big Bend will ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeBy Shelley Swenson, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Want to talk about finances with a trained Master Money Mentor? Free counseling service available at Wakulla Extension, 850-926-3931. Where does my money go? How to save? Building ... READ MORE
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