When summer hits, life seems to speed up for many individuals. School ends, celebrations pile up, travel increases, and in Florida, the weather adds an extra layer of stress. These social and environmental shifts can trigger a dip in mood and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
What makes okra a smart choice for home gardens, healthier meals and Florida’s next great crop? University of Florida researchers from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) say this adaptable crop illustrates how ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, , Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchWhat makes okra a smart choice for home gardens, healthier meals and Florida’s next great crop? University of Florida researchers from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) say this adaptable crop illustrates how ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, , Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Florida’s most successful gardens look so effortless. The secret isn’t just in the soil—it’s in the "living classrooms" scattered across the state. UF/IFAS Extension offices maintain a network of demonstration gardens designed to show, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Specialty cut flower production is an emerging niche for growers in Taylor County, located in Florida’s Zone 9. With mild winters and a long growing season, the area is well-suited for high-value, non-traditional floriculture crops such as ... READ MORE
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Osteoporosis: The Silent Disease Tammy Barnard and Wendy Dahl. Osteoporosis affects nearly 10 million Americans, most often adults over the age of 50. In osteoporosis, bones become brittle and can easily fracture. It is referred to as “the ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Millet refers to a group of small-seeded cereal grains cultivated for thousands of years across Africa and Asia. Common varieties include pearl millet, foxtail millet, and proso millet, although most retail packages are simply labeled “millet.” ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
By: Giselle Navarro, UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County, Family and Consumer Sciences Intern Brenda Marty Jimenez, UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent IV Stress is a part of everyday life—for ... READ MORE
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May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging conversations about mental and emotional well-being. While mental health has gained more attention in recent years, many ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
About Program This month, I wrapped up our most recent Cooking Up Health: The Mediterranean Way series. The goal of this program is to help busy adults adopt the Mediterranean diet by providing easy tips, healthy swaps, and practical strategies. ... READ MORE
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