Little trees, dino pops, nature’s lollipops—no matter what you call it, broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse. Packed with a range of health benefits, this versatile veggie has rightfully earned its place on the superfoods list. Originating ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
At the Sarasota County UF/IFAS Extension Office, we've been cultivating a Food Forest to showcase the most productive, unique, and often underutilized fruits suited to our distinctive southwest Florida climate. Through this project, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
What: Florida 4-H Howdy Days Where: Miami Dade County Youth Fair & Exposition, 10901 SW 24th Street, Miami When: March 17 and 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Media RSVP Contact: Lourdes Mederos, rodriguezl@ufl.edu or 954-242-8439. About: Many ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Curriculum, Events, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
March is National Nutrition Month, an opportunity to reflect on diet and its impact on overall health. A powerful but often-overlooked contributor to diet’s effect on wellness is dental health. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Trust in scientific experts – even more than understanding their work – is the strongest predictor of support for artificial intelligence applications in agriculture. The finding is among conclusions reached by a new UF/IFAS study exploring ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect, new University of Florida research shows. (more…) READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Research
The United States is home to the largest immigrant population in the world, providing its residents with ample opportunity to expand their culinary horizons. But what are the most influential factors leading to the acceptance of foreign foods ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Research
Starting a community garden or taking over the reins of an existing one is no easy task. But if you live in Duval County, Florida, and you would like some help figuring out how to go about it, apply now for our second Community Garden Leader ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables
At the Sarasota County UF/IFAS Extension Office, we've been cultivating a Food Forest to showcase the most productive, unique, and often underutilized edible plants suited to our distinctive southwest Florida climate. Through this project, ... READ MORE
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Perhaps you’ve spent time entertaining and had food left over. Or, you attended a holiday event where the food supplies outpaced the people's demand. So, how do you handle those leftover foods so that uninvited guests, such as a foodborne ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life