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What’s In the Garden Now — Onions!

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 18, 2015

By Les Harrison, UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Director and Shelley Swenson, UF/IFAS Wakulla County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent The winter weather is finally giving way to springtime. While temperatures have been erratic, the rain ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Community, Environment, Extension, Family, Farming, Florida, Food, Food And Nutrition, Fun, Garden, Growing, Health, Horticulture, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Onions, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

What’s In Season Now?

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 17, 2015

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Surprise your family tonight with a rainbow of fruits and vegetables! Spend time with your kids and celebrate by making broccoli or spinach shamrocks. There are all sorts of fun, creative, ideas you and your loved ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Community, Diet, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Nutrition In Action, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Food, Food Safety, Fresh, Fresh From Florida, Fruit, Health, Healthy, My Plate, Nutrition, Produce, Shelley Swenson, Shopping List, Vegetables, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension, Women

Visit Our New Feature “Poultry Information: Feathered Facts”

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 6, 2015

Raising a small, backyard chicken flock has gained interest in recent years as many small-farm owners desire to produce their own high-quality food. In addition, having fresh eggs makes it even more desirable. Click here..... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture, Chickens, Community, Environment, Extension, Farming, Feathered Facts, Food, Food And Nutrition, General Information, Les Harrison, Poultry, Sustainable Living, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County Extension

What’s In Season Now?

by Tennille Herron
February 9, 2015

Fresh From Florida! 2015 has officially arrived, and what better way to start the new year than with fresh produce--from right here in Florida! Make sure to get your Fresh From Florida shopping list to know what locally grown fruits and vegetables ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Agriculture, Community, Cooking, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Farming, Florida, Food, Food And Nutrition, Food Safety, Fresh, Fresh From Florida, Fruit, Garden, General Information, Growing, Horticulture, Landscape, Lawn & Garden, Master Gardener, Natural Resources, Natural Wakulla, Shelley Swenson, Sustainable Living, Vegetables, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

What’s In Season Now?

by Tennille Herron
February 9, 2015

Fresh From Florida! Valentine's Day is just around the corner! What better way to impress your sweetheart than with a home-cooked meal--using fresh Florida produce! Your February shopping list is here! Shelley Swenson is your local Extension ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Agriculture, Community, Cooking, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Farming, Florida, Food, Food And Nutrition, Food Safety, Fresh, Fruit, General Information, Growing, Natural Resources, Natural Wakulla, Produce, Shelley Swenson, Sustainable Living, Valentine’s, Vegetables, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

National Wear Red Day This Friday!

by Tennille Herron
February 4, 2015

February is American Heart Month! January's presidential proclamation states, “cardiovascular disease — including heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure — is responsible for one out of every three deaths. It is the No. 1 killer ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: American Heart Month, Blood Pressure, Community, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, February, Food, Food And Nutrition, General Information, Heart, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

What’s In Season Now?

by BLOGS.IFAS
February 4, 2015

Fresh From Florida! Valentine's Day is just around the corner! What better way to impress your sweetheart than with a home-cooked meal--using fresh Florida produce! Your February shopping list is here! Shelley Swenson is your local Extension ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Community, Cooking, Diet, Educational, Environment, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Nutrition In Action, Food, Food Safety, Fresh, Fruit, Gluten Free, Green Living, Health, Healthy, Living Well In The Panhandle, My Plate, Nutrition, Produce, Shelley Swenson, Shopping List, Sustainability Community, Sustainable Big Bend, Sustainable Living, Valentine’s, Vegetables, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Food Entrepreneurship Workshop Offered

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 29, 2015

April 24th, 2015, University of Florida is excited to offer a workshop on starting a food business in Florida. The workshop will take place in Gainesville, FL, and is intended to provide the audience with general information on food safety and ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Business, Cooking, Entrepreneur, Events, Florida, Food, Food Safety, Gainesville, General Information, University Of Florida, Workshop

What’s In Season Now?

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 28, 2015

Fresh From Florida! 2015 has officially arrived, and what better way to start the new year than with fresh produce--from right here in Florida! Make sure to get your Fresh From Florida shopping list to know what locally grown fruits and vegetables ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Children, Community, Conservation, Cooking, Diet, Educational, Environment, Extension, Families & Consumers, Family, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Nutrition In Action, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Food, Food Safety, Gluten Free, Green Living, Health, Healthy, Living Well In The Panhandle, My Plate, Nutrition, Shelley Swenson, Sustainability Community, Sustainable Big Bend, Sustainable Living, Wakulla, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension

Last Call – 2015 Master Gardeners!

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 26, 2015

There is still time to register for the 2015 Master Gardener Class in Wakulla County! (Class is now closed to new applicants.) The program begins this Thursday evening, January 29, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. and is open to everyone who wants to learn ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Class, Community, Environment, Environmentally Friendly, Extension, Family, Farming, Florida, Food, Fun, Garden, General Information, Growing, Horticulture, Landscape, Lawn & Garden, Les Harrison, Master Gardener, Natural Resources, Natural Wakulla, Sustainable Living, Trees, Vegetables, Wakulla, Wakulla Agriculture, Wakulla CED, Wakulla County, Wakulla County Extension, Wakulla Extension