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UF/IFAS Peanut Butter Challenge concludes with nearly 20-ton haul

by Megan Winslow
December 11, 2024

A rain barrel painted like a peanut butter jar. Wearable, human-sized slices of “bread” featuring brown and purple smears. Colorful jar lids arranged in the shape of Florida. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Crops, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Andra Johnson, Challenge, Community, Competition, Donations, Extension, Extension Orange County, Florida 4-H, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food Pantry, Hurricane, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Kevin Camm, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, UF, University Of Florida, Wewawitchka Elementary

Connecting Communities to Water: A Journey of Discovery and Conservation

by Lorna Bravo
November 1, 2024

Article by Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo & Commercial Horticulture Educational Specialist Giuseppe Di Giacinto The Water Ambassador Program In 2019, our Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) program collaborated with UF professor Dr. ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Bodies Of Water, Community, Conserve Water, Culture, Everglades, Extension Education, IFASwater, Miccosukee, Tree Islands, Water

Join Us on November 9: Discover, Learn, and Connect at the UF/IFAS Extension Broward MGV Open House!

by Lorna Bravo
October 12, 2024

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo Join us for our  FREE open house On Saturday, November 9, UF/IFAS Extension Broward will host an open house from 9 a.m. to noon at 3245 College Ave. in Davie. This ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Broward, Broward County, Broward County Parks And Recreation, Community, Extension, Master Gardener Volunteer, Open House, UF
Picture Credit: Tyler Lenin, University of Florida

A Cut Above: Supporting Local Beef Producers

by Jonael Bosques
September 3, 2024

The direct benefits are many. Rural communities such as Hardee County benefit from beef cattle production in many ways. These operations provide jobs, create safe spaces for wildlife, and serve as areas where opportunities are created ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Beef, Beef Cattle, Community, Economy, Extension, Florida, Local Food, Sustainable Living
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Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace

by Morgan Roth
May 21, 2024

Written by Angelika Keene, Community Development Agent Employers have increasingly become concerned with their employees' mental health and well-being, especially since the pandemic. Recent studies conducted after the pandemic reported ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Burnout, Community, Emotional Health, Health, Health And Wellness, Health Benefits, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Support, Workplace

The Value of Community Gardens: Social Impact

by Julia Sirchia
May 2, 2024

Community Gardens and Urban Areas These days, and especially with the influx of people coming to Florida, intentional green spaces are growing scarcer. Community gardens play a vital role in revitalizing neglected areas and providing green ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #RightPlantRightPlace, Budget, Central Florida, Community, Community Garden, Community Gardens, Eating, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Fresh Fruit And Vegetables, Fruit, Garden, Gardening, Gardens, Goals, Health, Healthy, Horticulture, Nutrition, Produce, Social, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Vegetables

Minimizing Food Waste in Urban Landfills

by Lorna Bravo
April 2, 2024

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent  Lorna Bravo   Did you know that Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic estimates that approximately 40% of food produced annually is never consumed in the ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
Tags: Community, Composting, Vermicomposting

South Florida Community Urban Food HUB

by Lorna Bravo
March 15, 2024

Article by UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Urban Horticulture Agent Lorna Bravo & UF Intern Abraham Cuadrado Did you know that 15% of the world’s food is grown in urban areas? From backyard community gardens to vacant lots along highways ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife
Tags: Agroecology, Community, Community Garden, Conservation, Conserve Water, Edible Landscaping, Education, Food Justice, HUB, Soil Health, Sustainability, Urban Horticulture, Volunteers

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