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Blue Bird feeding on a bird feeder UF/IFAS Photo by Cristina Carrizosa.

Want to attract birds to your outdoor spaces? Ask IFAS bilingual resources offer guidance on the right approach

by Lourdes Mederos
April 2, 2026

More than 50 million Americans feed birds, putting out an estimated billion pounds of bird food each year, based on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service data summarized by bird-feeding researchers. Backyard bird feeding is popular across Florida, ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, , Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Backyard Birds, Bird Feeders, Bird Food, Bird-friendly, Birds, Birdwatching, Food, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, News, Outdoor Spaces, Prey, U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, University Of Florida, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation
A plate divided into sections for fruits, grains, protein, and vegetables, with matching food items on each. Español. Un plato dividido en secciones para frutas, granos, proteínas y verduras, con alimentos correspondientes en cada una.

Free webinar to address healthy lifestyles to reduce risk of colorectal cancer

by Brad Buck
February 24, 2026

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and the second most common cause of cancer death for men and women combined. In Florida, nearly 13,000 new cases and over 4,000 deaths are projected for 2026, according to the American ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Archive, Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer Screening, Family, Family And Consumer Sciences, Food, Food Is Medicine, Healthy Lifestyles, Josh Payne, Melissa Vilaro, Protein, Suzanne Holloway, Vegetables, Webinar
American Groundnut. On the left the light purple/pink flowers and hefty brown tubers. On the right the trellis and garden we grew it in. On the far right are the seeds/beans we collected. Green as they ripen.

Suncoast Grown & Gathered: Native Groundnuts! A Wintertime Staple?

by Forest Hecker
February 20, 2026

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 and crops suited to our distinctive southwest Florida climate. Through this ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Edible Gardening QOTW, EdibleGardeningSeries, FFL, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food, Garden, Horticulture, Landscape, Landscaping, Nature, Pgm_Gardens, Pgm_HortRes, Wildlife
People interacting at booths at an indoor trade show or conference.

Unlocking the mystery of taste: Flavor experts converge in Orlando

by Brad Buck
February 12, 2026

Flavor isn’t just a sensory experience – it’s a force that shapes what we buy, what we crave and how food and beverage trends take off. Yet the mystery behind it remains irresistible. Where does flavor truly begin, and why do some people ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Health & Nutrition
Tags: 4th International Flavor Summit: A Gathering Of Industry Perspectives, Artificial Intelligence, Beverages, Citrus Research And Education Center, Coffee, Consumers, Flavor, Flavor Chemistry, Food, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Hot Sauce, Prefences, Reference Chemicals, Science, Senses, Sensory, Yu Wang
images of red peppers, black raspberries, grapes, cherry tomatoes etc.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, we naturally start thinking red, making it the perfect time to add more RED fruits and vegetables to our day.

by Elizabeth Shephard
February 10, 2026

Did you know red foods are packed with nutrients that help support your overall wellness? Many of the powerful antioxidants found in red foods can help: Support your immune system Improve cardiovascular health Support brain function ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Food, Frutis, Health, Nutrition, Red…, Valentine’s, Vegetables

Vegetables to Grow in January in Your Central Florida Garden

by Tia Silvasy
January 17, 2026

What to Grow in January January is one of the best months for gardening in Central Florida. Cooler temperatures, lower pest pressure, and mild days create ideal conditions for growing a wide range of cold-hardy vegetables. If you planted ... READ MORE

Category: , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cabbage, Carrots, Florida, Food, Fruits And Vegetables, Planting Dates
Glass bottle with vanilla extract on wooden table

Add aromatic vanilla to your Valentine’s Day with Ask IFAS’ bilingual guide to DIY homemade vanilla extract

by Lourdes Mederos
January 13, 2026

The holidays may be behind us, but the season of celebration isn’t over. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you may be wondering how to turn the chill of winter into something sweet, thoughtful and homemade. The University of ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Aromatic, Ask IFAS, Beans, Capsules, Cured Vanilla Beans, Deserts, DIY, Domestic Vanilla Industry, Food, Guide, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, News, Orchid, Pods, Polination, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Tropical Research And Education Center, University Of Florida, Valentine's Day, Vanilla, Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Planifolia, Vanilla-breeding, Vine
Image of 20,10, and 5 dollar bills to imply saving money

Why Wait Until 2026 to Save Money on Healthier Food? Here’s How!

by Amber Daniels
December 23, 2025

Is it possible to cook healthy, delicious food and save money on your grocery bill? Absolutely! Save Money When You Buy Local Produce Look no further than your local farmers market to save on fresh, local produce! Buying local fruits and vegetables ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Diet, Food, Health, Healthy, Lifestyle, Low-cost, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS

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