Tag: Family Hot Topic

The Impact of Food Waste and Strategies to Reduce It

by Alicia Betancourt
October 26, 2023

Food waste is a significant global issue with far-reaching economic, environmental, and social consequences. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), approximately one-third of all food produced for human consumption ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Climate Change, Family Hot Topic, Florida Keys, Food Waste, Green Living, Impact Of Food Waste, Reduce Food Waste, Saving Money, Sustainability, Vegetable Gardening

Cane toads (Bufo Marinus) and your pets.

by Alicia Betancourt
October 19, 2023

South Florida's lush landscape and subtropical climate make it a paradise for both humans and a diverse range of wildlife. However, in recent years, an invasive species has become a growing concern for the region, especially concerning ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Invasive Species, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cane Toad, Family Hot Topic, Florida Keys, Hazardous, Invasive Species, Landscape, Pets

In UF/IFAS Extension Florida 4-H, leadership starts at a young age

by Samantha Murray
June 22, 2016

Nine-year-old Rose Ducanis did not want to go to her first 4-H club meeting. “My mom pretty much had to drag me there,” Ducanis said. “I didn’t want to go because I just had no idea what to expect.” However, during that first meeting, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: 4-H Legislature, Family Hot Topic, Florida 4-H State Council, Robert Lommerse, Rose Ducanis

UF/IFAS Chef David Bearl teams up with Bok Tower Gardens

by Samantha Murray
May 17, 2016

Forty Florida middle school students will learn to cook fresh, healthy meals with a professional chef, thanks to the partnership between University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension and Bok Tower Gardens. The ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Bok Tower, David Bearl, Family Hot Topic

Learn How to Start a Food Business

by Samantha Murray
May 9, 2016

Have you ever had a great idea for a food business but just didn’t know how to make that idea a reality? On May 13 and 27, UF/IFAS will host a workshop on it takes to be successful in the food business. The workshop will include presentations ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Food Safety
Tags: Family Hot Topic, Food Business

Thinking About a Credit Card? Consider This

by Samantha Murray
April 25, 2016

April Is Financial Literacy Month If you’ve never had a credit card or you’re wondering if one is right for you, there are several things to consider before you apply. Pros and Cons How do you plan on using a credit card? Credit cards ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Credit, Family Hot Topic, Financial Literacy

All about Magnesium

by Samantha Murray
April 25, 2016

Magnesium is a mineral that helps keep your heart, muscles, nerves, bones, and DNA in proper working order.1 Who’s Not Getting Enough? Most American diets are low in magnesium, though healthy people who don’t get enough don’t show the ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Dietary Supplements, Family Hot Topic, Magnesium

All about Reverse Mortgages

by Samantha Murray
April 11, 2016

[Tweet "April is Financial Literacy Month. Do you know what a reverse mortgage is? #UFIFAS_FCS #FLSaves http://bit.ly/23yfF9u"] April is Financial Literacy Month If you’re at or approaching retirement age and have equity in your home, you ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Family Hot Topic, Financial Literacy, Homeownership, Mortgage, Reverse Mortgage

Buying a House? Know Your FICO Score

by Samantha Murray
April 4, 2016

[Tweet "April is #FinancialLiteracyMonth. Do you know your FICO score? http://bit.ly/235SZAS"] April is Financial Literacy Month Do you know your FICO score? It's good to know where you stand, especially if you're looking to buy a house. A ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Family Hot Topic, FICO Score, Financial Literacy, Homeownership, Mortgage

What Does Florida 4-H Mean Today?

by Samantha Murray
April 4, 2016

[Tweet "Over the decades, @Florida4H has been growing #TrueLeaders. Find out what that means in 2016! #ItBeganWithAg http://bit.ly/1UQvS8W"]4-H has been around for over 100 years1—but what does 4-H mean today? Maybe you’ve seen the four-leaf ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: #4HGrowsHere, #TrueLeaders, Family Hot Topic

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