Did you know July is National Ice Cream Month? And rightfully so; summertime and ice cream go hand in hand. You may have heard that ice cream is a way to get calcium in your diet, but it’s also a way to get excess calories, fat, and added ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Did you know that food establishments, including mobile vendors, that process, pack, hold or prepare food require a trained and certified individual in food protection and safety? The skilled and certified staff member is referred to as a Certified ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
In the summer of 1984, President Ronald Reagan declared July as National Ice Cream month. The proclamation stated “Ice cream is a nutritious and wholesome food, enjoyed by over ninety percent of the people in the United States. It enjoys a ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, Health & Nutrition
By Stephanie Clamer With schools being closed and a safer at home order in effect, are you and your children looking for something fun to do? Here are 5 ideas for fun: Indoor/outdoor treasure hunt Design a treasure hunt by creating ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, , Work & Life
Cold and refreshing on a hot summer day. Official by presidential proclamation. It practically saved my life once. Behold – The Power of Ice Cream. History Some say the Chinese invented ice cream in the first century. Roman emperors are ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeThis week's featured video was produced by Florida Dairy Farmers to highlight a local dairy farm in Jackson County. Brad and Meghan Austin of Cindale Farms are continuing the family dairy farming tradition. Instead of simply expanding the farm ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureJuly is National Ice Cream Month July: National Ice Cream Month Why not start this month off with a treat! In 1984, President Ronald Reagan declared July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday in July (July 19th) as National ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeOn Thursday August 21, 2014, twelve Innovative Farmers and Ranchers were recognized by University of Florida IFAS Extension and Farm Credit of Northwest Florida at the Jefferson County Opera House, in Monticello. This is the fourth year ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureBy: Chuck Woods (352) 392-1773 x 281 Source(s): Ron Schmidt RHSchmidt@ifas.ufl.edu, (352) 392-1991, (352) 392-1991 ext. 206 Rebecca Matta rmatta@ifas.ufl.edu, (352) 392-1991 ext. 207 View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- I scream, you ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS