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Growing Minds…and Vegetables


June 1, 2017

It’s the end of the school year, which, to the Family Nutrition Program, means one main thing: garden harvests! We were invited to several of the garden harvest events at the schools, where the children pick the vegetables that they grew all ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
Tags: Chef, Class, Community, Eating, Family Nutrition Program, Garden, Harvest, Lesson, Master Gardener, Nutrition, School, Students, Vegetables

Shopping Trip to the Grocery Store


May 18, 2017

The parents at Gulfside Elementary had the opportunity to go on a grocery store tour this week after recently doing a trip for Lacoochee Elementary. One of the fun things about the tours is that, at the end, after going through all the five ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: Challenge, Family Nutrition Program, Food, Fruits, Grocery Store, Healthy, Management, Meals, Money, MyPlate, Produce, Schools, Vegetables

Five tips for fresh, healthy holiday eating


November 8, 2016

Want to eat healthy and save money this holiday season? Including fresh, seasonal produce in your family meals and party platters may be a good place to start. “Fruits and vegetables that are in season tend to be less expensive, making ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family Nutrition Program, Featured Hot Topic, Holidays, Stretching Food Dollars

Learn how to “Eat with the Seasons”


January 19, 2016

The Englewood Farmers Market is partnering with the UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program (FNP), the SNAP-Ed implementing agency in Florida, and Florida Organic Growers’ Fresh Access Bucks (FAB) program to conduct a special cooking demonstration ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: David Bearl, Family Nutrition Program, FNP, Fresh Access Bucks, Fruits, Market, Nutrition, Pgm_FNP, Recipes, SNAP-Ed, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Vegetables

Fun Food Faces


March 25, 2015

Mothers learned creative ways to encourage their children to eat fruits and vegetables at a fun workshop with our Family & Consumer Sciences Agent III, Shelly Swenson! READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Children, Community, Educational, Families & Consumers, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Nutrition In Action, Family Nutrition Program, Family Youth & Community Sciences, FNP, Food, Fruit, FYCS, Health, Healthy, Kids, My Plate, Nutrition, Nutritional, Produce, Shelley Swenson, Vegetables, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension, Women

Family Nutrition in Action Dec/Jan


December 18, 2014

IN THIS ISSUE:  Warm Up with Family Meals  Sweet and Healthy Dessert  Try It, Like It: Brussels Sprouts  Recipe: Tangy Brussels Sprouts   For the full newsletter click: Family Nutrition in Action Dec_Jan Newsletter 2014_15 READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Brussels Sprouts, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Meals, Family Nutrition In Action, Family Nutrition Program, FCS, FNP, Health And Nutrition, Healthy Dessert