UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
With the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic at the forefront of our daily lives, we have heard over and over the importance of proper handwashing, social distancing and sanitizing. When I went to the store, I found the cleaning isles and… Read More
Dr. Heidi Liss Radunovich, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Associate Professor UF/IFAS Extension, made a presentation on managing stress during a pandemic. Radunovich’s goal was twofold; “help citizens understand how the stress related to Covid-19 is affecting us, as well… Read More
Dr. Heidi Liss Radunovich, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Associate Professor UF/IFAS Extension, made a presentation on managing stress during a pandemic. Radunovich’s goal was twofold; “help citizens understand how the stress related to Covid-19 is affecting us, as well… Read More
Gopher Tortoises Spend Eighty Percent of Their Time in Burrows You may have been driving down a road in the middle of nowhere Florida and noticed a large tortoise crossing. It most likely was a gopher tortoise (Gopherus… Read More
BELLE GLADE, Fla. – During this unique time in history, it is important to stick to the facts when speaking to one another, and especially the young minds of today. “The world’s greatest leaders and progressive thinkers have… Read More
Is your family struggling with Coronavirus uncertainties that are causing high levels of stress? Are your kids at home due to mandatory school closures? To reduce stress levels during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to start by… Read More
Article and audio introduction by Samantha Kennedy, Family and Consumer Sciences We like to feel as if we are always in control of our lives, especially during a crisis. Being in control provides us with feelings of confidence… Read More
DAVIE, Fla. – Unique times call for unique measures. In lieu of the CDC’s recommendations to practice social distancing against COVID-19 spread, UF/IFAS Extension Broward has developed new approaches to providing continued services. Need to identify if there… Read More
DAVIE, Fla. – You can’t stop the Master Gardeners from learning. Amid social distancing brought on by COVID-19 and just as Master Gardeners hit their peak training season, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County program administrators and participants are taking… Read More
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak is creating numerous challenges for farmers and the food supply chain. Not only does COVID-19 pose a health risk to farmers and farm workers, it may reduce the availability of farm labor, disrupt markets… Read More
