Longer and warmer days are here, it must be summer! There is so much to love about this season. Schools are out, the ocean is warm, and the roads are slightly less congested. If you’re feeling stuck on ideas for things to do this summer, try ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Relationships & Family, Water
The health of all people and communities is essential for creating a thriving, equitable society. But, what is the role of the arts and culture in reaching this challenging goal? What is their value for advancing health and well-being for all? “Arts ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family
Introduction Music has a profound impact on the lives of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. I know this firsthand after caring for my late father who passed from complications with fronto-temporal dementia. ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Coming together builds social capital, which can be used to improve community resilience. Resilience is often thought of as a personal quality, something we each must develop to weather the storms of life. However, it can also be seen as ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
LGBT Pride Month Background Why do people celebrate LGBT Pride month in June? It is celebrated every June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in NYC. If you live in South Florida like I do, you can visit the Stonewall National Museum and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Child maltreatment is a serious problem in the United States, specifically in Florida. Florida’s child victim rate is among the highest in the nation (top 25%). Child Protective Services in the state of Florida has an extremely fast response ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Your friend meets you for dinner after a long day. After one look at his fitness wearable, his face falls. "I skipped my run today," he mutters. "My workouts just feel like another chore." As he picks at his entree, you propose an after-dinner ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Congratulations to our new Wakulla County Extension Director, Samantha Kennedy! Director for the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension program Although Samantha is taking on a new role as the Director for the UF/IFAS Wakulla County ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
“Stressed is just desserts spelled backwards.” When I was younger, I took this saying to heart. If I was stressed, I reached for the sweets. That instant rush of sugar to my brain provided a feeling of happiness and contentment. But it was ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
It’s Nice to Meet You! My name is Hillary Ayers and I am excited to be your new Family and Consumer Sciences/Food Systems Agent with UF/IFAS Extension Orange County! I started my position at the beginning of March and now that I am all ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life