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Commit to Reducing Food Waste

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
April 2, 2025

This year, April 7th through the 13th is Food Waste Prevention Week. I love this annual focus on preventing food waste which can benefit everyone. Small changes made to decrease food waste can add up over time, save valuable food dollars, ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, , Work & Life
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End of Hurricane Season: Time to Use or Donate Your Non-Perishable Supplies

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
December 11, 2024

The end of hurricane season is here, and it's a good time to either use up your non-perishable supplies or donate them to a worthy cause. This ensures that your stock is refreshed for the next season while helping those who may benefit from ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,
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National Nutrition Month: Beyond the Table

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
March 13, 2024

This year's National Nutrition Month® theme is "Beyond the Table," which addresses the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition, from food production and distribution to navigating grocery stores and farmers markets. It also describes the various ways ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
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Reduce Food Waste: 10 Ways to Use Rotisserie Chicken

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
March 1, 2024

Why reduce food waste? This simple procedure can save you money and help the environment. It takes the farming and agriculture industry a lot of time and resources to grow/raise, produce, and bring food to your table. It is economical to ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Chicken Is A Source Of Protein, Food Safety, How Can I Reduce Food Waste?, MyPlate Nutrition, Recipes For Using Cooked Chicken, Reduce Food Waste, Save Money

The Impact of Food Waste and Strategies to Reduce It

by Alicia Betancourt
October 26, 2023

Food waste is a significant global issue with far-reaching economic, environmental, and social consequences. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), approximately one-third of all food produced for human consumption ... READ MORE

Category: , Conservation, Home Management, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Climate Change, Family Hot Topic, Florida Keys, Food Waste, Green Living, Impact Of Food Waste, Reduce Food Waste, Saving Money, Sustainability, Vegetable Gardening

Think About Reducing Food Waste Today

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
April 11, 2023

What can you do to prevent food waste? Money lost due to food waste could be spent in other ways. It is economical to avoid wasting food in your home. Need some motivating ideas? 7 Ideas on How You Can Reduce Food Waste in Your Own Home: ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension,
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