Tag: citrus County
New 4-H scholarship honors Hal Porter of Citrus County
December 1, 2022
Created by longtime family friends, George and Carolyn Richardson, the Hal Porter 4-H Scholarship Endowment will provide educational scholarships to graduating 4-H seniors and alumni, with a preference for members of Citrus County 4-H and youth ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: 4-H, 4-H Alumni, 4-H Scholarship, 4-H Youth Development, Citrus County, Florida 4-H Foundation
Beware of Scams and Fraud
October 7, 2021
In the United States, scams and fraud are big business. Each year the number of consumer fraud reports and the dollars lost are rising. In fact, the FTC received a total of 4.8 million consumer fraud and identity theft complaints in 2020. A ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeTags: Citrus County, Family Resource Management, Money Management, Personal And Family Finances, Personal Finance, Scams And Fraud, UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County
Improving Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
June 9, 2021
Did you know that head and neck cancer is the seventh most common cancer in the world? Sixty percent of Florida counties are above the national rate. UF/IFAS Extension is pleased to partner with UF Health in a research project on making it ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Citrus County, Health And Wellness, UF Health, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County
Scientists collaborate with Duke Energy to tag snook to learn more about winter survival and migration patterns
February 16, 2021
Snook, a prized game fish, have been moving farther north in the Gulf of Mexico during the last few decades as hard freezes become less frequent Researchers have tagged 20 snook to track their movements during the winter when the fish ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Research, WaterTags: Charles Martin, Citrus County, Nature Coast Biological Station, News, Snook
5 Easy Steps to Build or Repair Your Credit
October 22, 2020
Most people don't know or care about their credit score until they need to make a large purchase and apply for financing. But, did you know that a good credit score can save you money through lower insurance premiums and lower interest rates? If ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeTags: AFC, Citrus County, Credit, Debt Management, Financial Counseling, Money Management, Personal And Family Finances, Personal Finance
How to be active without spending a dime
July 13, 2020
By Stephanie Clamer You do not need to spend money to be physically active. The only special equipment you need is a pair of comfortable walking shoes. Here are a few ideas to help you get moving, for free! Close to home Get your garden ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Citrus County, Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Living, Physical Activity
Fun Activities to do With Kids
April 9, 2020
By Stephanie Clamer With schools being closed and a safer at home order in effect, are you and your children looking for something fun to do? Here are 5 ideas for fun: Indoor/outdoor treasure hunt Design a treasure hunt by creating ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, , Work & LifeTags: Activities, Citrus County, Families, Family Friendly Activities, Ice Cream, Kids, Youth
3 Upper Body Exercises You Can Do at Home
March 30, 2020
By Stephanie Clamer During this time of self-quarantining, you might be looking for ways to be active and exercise in the comfort of your own home. Go4Life from the National Institute on Aging has great resources on how older adults can stay ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Citrus County, Exercise, Health And Wellness, Older Adults, Physical Activity