Every year, the first full week in August marks National Farmer’s Market week. What a great time to check out the markets we have available here in Tampa Bay. Farmer’s markets are a great place to access affordable fresh foods as well as ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Home Management
Event Organizer Dr. Soo Ahn, the organizer of this workshop, is Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at University of Florida (UF), Gainesville, FL. She received her Ph.D. in Food Science ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Food Safety, UF/IFAS ExtensionFT. PIERCE, Fla. --- Nearly 20 years ago, University of Florida Extension Agent and Master Gardener Anita Neal dreamed of a farmer’s market in downtown Ft. Pierce, overlooking the Indian River. She envisioned a place where residents could ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeSARASOTA, Fla. --- Karen Maxey, 69, grew up on a farm eating fresh fruits and vegetables and maintained that healthy diet throughout her life. But in 2007, the economy took a toll on her personal and professional life; she lost her real estate ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life