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13 QUICK TIPS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE: Just do it!

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April 1, 2024

Food waste prevention is a big deal. A lot of money is lost each year linked to food waste. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6723314/  Food waste prevention steps can save money, reduce hunger in our communities, help you get your ... READ MORE

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Reduce Food Waste: 10 Ways to Use Rotisserie Chicken

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March 1, 2024

Why reduce food waste? This simple procedure can save you money and help the environment. It takes the farming and agriculture industry a lot of time and resources to grow/raise, produce, and bring food to your table. It is economical to ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Chicken Is A Source Of Protein, Food Safety, How Can I Reduce Food Waste?, MyPlate Nutrition, Recipes For Using Cooked Chicken, Reduce Food Waste, Save Money

How it Happened: Florida Master Money Mentor Program


February 23, 2024

Financial security is essential to our quality of life. However, learning how to be financially secure isn’t something usually taught on the job or in school. Some people may think financial education is only for those who can afford it, but ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Money Matters, UF/IFAS
Tags: Bank Of America, Extension, Family And Consumer Sciences, Florida Master Money Mentors, Homebuyer Education, How It Happened, Living On My Own, Savings, UF-IFAS, VITA

Holiday Travel Tips

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November 29, 2023

Holiday travel can be both exciting and stressful. Whether you plan to fly or drive, there are some excellent tips to make it less stressful. Firstly, plan for something to go wrong. Make sure you have the money and time available in case of ... READ MORE

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Classes and events at Brevard County Extension

March 2023 Class List


February 24, 2023

Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office for some fun learning experiences this March! Below is our current class list for the month. Limited Structural Pest Control Certification Review & Exam [CANCELLED] March 3  |  ... READ MORE

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February 2023 classes and events at U F I F A S Extension Brevard County

February 2023 Class List


January 23, 2023

Join us at the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County office for some fun learning experiences this February! Below is our current class list for the month. Right of Way Pest Control Certification Review & Exam February 1  |  8 am – 5:00 ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: Backyard Chicken, Better Money Habits, Budgeting, Canning, Car Seats, Cheese, Cheese Making, Child Safety, Equine, Finances, Fitness, Fitness Challenge, GIBMP, Horse Trailer, Horses, Hunter Safety, LCLM, Mayors Fitness Challenge, My Brevard Yard, My Brevard Yard Site Visits, Personal Finance, Pest Control, Pesticide License, Poultry, Pressure Canning, Soil Health, Soil Improvement, Spring Into Fitness, Trailer Safety, Urban Farming, Water Bath Canning
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Find Your Frugal: Five ways to save on banking, avoid fees

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July 7, 2022

About this series Rising costs have brought on rising concerns. The ripple effects of the years-long COVID pandemic continue to surface in economies worldwide, from grocery shelves to gas pumps. In an ongoing effort to help people – ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Bank Fees, Banking, Carol Roberts, COVID, Family And Consumer Sciences, Fees, Find Your Frugal, Inflation, Interest Rates, Money, Money Management, Savings, UF IFAS Family And Consumer Sciences

Prevent Food Waste

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March 28, 2022

Food waste can be a huge issue for many families and consumers. As a country, we throw away an estimated 40 percent of all the food produced, or up to 160 billion pounds each year. The cost of that waste approaches approximately $218 billion. ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
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