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Online: Florida Master Money Mentor Training

by Lisa Leslie
May 19, 2026

Florida Master Money Mentor training covers basic personal finance topics and teaches you how to empower others to take control of their personal finances. The online training has nine modules with topics such as financial decision making, ... READ MORE

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Tags: Budgeting, Credit, Financial Counseling, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Florida Master Money Mentors, Money, Personal Finance, Professional Develoment, Volunteer
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New UF/IFAS bilingual online resources help Florida farmers launch, enhance their business

by Lourdes Mederos
May 19, 2026

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension has launched a new bilingual online resource to help Florida farmers strengthen their operations through effective business planning. The websites, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Turf, UF/IFAS
Tags: Aquaculture Farming, Balance Sheets, Break-even Analysis, Business Operation, Business Plan, CAFE Latino, Cash Flow, Cattle, Coalition Of Florida Extension Educators For Latinos, Farm, Farm Data, Farmer, Farming Operation, Financial Management, Food, Fruit, Grower, Human Resources, Income Statements, Luis Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguez Rosado, Marketing, News, Polk County, Small Farms, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, University Of Florida, USDA Farm Service Agency, Vegetable
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From her roots in Colombia, UF/IFAS Extension agent aims to help the “have-nots”

by Brad Buck
May 19, 2026

Growing up poor in Bogotá, Colombia, Nelly Nelson knows firsthand about the “haves” and “have-nots.” That’s a driving force behind her desire to help the less fortunate as the family and consumer sciences agent for UF/IFAS Extension ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Colombia, Family And Consumer Sciences, Financial Management, Food Safety, Health Eating, National Women's History Month, Nelly Nelson, SMART Couples, UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County
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Mastering Holiday Spending: 7 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Season

by Jenny Rodriguez
May 19, 2026

The holiday season brings joy and celebrations, but it can also lead to unexpected expenses. Without a solid plan, the festivities might end up costing you more than you intended. Here are some tips to help you stay financially savvy while still ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Finances, Financial Management, Financial Strategies, Financial Stress, Holiday Budget, Holiday Spending, Ocextension

Homeownership Versus Renting

by Jenny Rodriguez
May 19, 2026

Homeownership makes sense for different people at different stages of their lives, but it's not always the right choice for everyone. Whether you are in the process of renting or buying your own home, the best place to start is to understand ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Money Matters, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Featured, Finances, Financial Management, Home Equity, Home Ownership, Ocenews, Ocextension, Rental Assistance, Renter, Rentwise, Special Topics
Families Are Coping with Financial Struggles

Families Are Coping with Financial Struggles

by Nelly Nelson
May 15, 2026

Families are coping with financial struggles as we move through 2025; many families across the nation are grappling with the growing weight of financial stress. From rising living costs and housing shortages to job market shifts driven by automation ... READ MORE

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Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Money Management, Financial Assistance, Financial Management, Manatee County, Manatee County Extension, Money Management, UF/IFAS Extension
Finding Help in Hard Times

Finding Help in Hard Times

by Nelly Nelson
May 15, 2026

As financial challenges persist into 2025, many families are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and uncertain about where to turn and are finding help in hard times. Whether you're struggling to pay bills, keep up with rent, or find affordable childcare, ... READ MORE

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Tags: Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Money Management, Finances With Children, Financial Management, Manatee County, Manatee County Extension, Mental Health, Money Management, UF/IFAS Extension
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Wakulla 4-H Announces 2022 Teen Leadership Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) Camp

by Dr. Rachel Pienta
May 15, 2026

Did you know that youth ages 12 to 18 can participate in a 4-H leadership camp that teaches Community Emergency Response? This year, youth will learn CPR, communication strategies for community leaders, financial management skills, and more. In ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Disaster Preparation
Tags: Citizenship And Leadership, Communication, Cooking, Disaster Preparedness, Financial Management

AgSave$ Workshop Series

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 13, 2026

On February 23, 2015, 93 folks in the Agriculture Industry assembled to kick-off a new initiative, AgSave$, to bring personal finance education such as estate planning, succession planning, and protecting assets to farmers, ranchers and agriculture ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management
Tags: Agriculture Producers, AgSave Workshop Series, Estate Planning, Farmers, Financial Management, Personal Finance Education, Ranchers, Succession Planning

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