Trick or treat, and take your pick: a chocolate-covered cricket or a waxworm caterpillar? Even though Halloween is a time to eat candy, it’s also an opportunity to try creepy crawlers like crickets, grasshoppers and mealworms. Rebecca ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Teaching
BELLE GLADE, Fla. - Engage in agriculture from the ground up on November 7 from 8 am. to 3 p.m. at the Everglades Research and Education Center (EREC) Open House. The free event is designed to sprout curiosity and awareness from the public about ... READ MORE
Category: Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Insects may play a significant role in food security as the world’s population continues to grow as does the need for food. Eating insects is a hot topic and is beyond eating “ants- on- a -log” made with raisins, celery and peanut butter. ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, , Work & LifeHave you ever crave something crunchy, spicy, and savory? You are probably thinking of potato chips or chicken wings. You will be interested to know that there is another crunchy, spicy, and savory food that is also healthy and high in protein. ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension