Tag: safety

New Face of Family and Consumer Sciences in Pasco County Extension!

by Whitney Elmore
April 20, 2017

I am proud to announce the addition of Ms. Stacey Struhar, as our new Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent. Stacey will be fully on board starting Monday, April 24, 2017 and located at our office in Dade City. Soon, Stacey will be reaching ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Consumer, Cooking, Family, Food, Health, Nutrition, Safety, Science, Stacey, Struhar, Wellness

Deer Processing Safety

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 21, 2016

Freshly processed venison. Photo credit: Jennifer Bearden When hunting, food safety begins in the field. The goal is to have safe meat for you and your family to eat. Here are a few ways to keep your food safe: Shot placement – that’s ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Deer, Panhandle Outdoors, Processing, Safety

Prepare for Lots of Rain!

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 8, 2016

The National Weather Service is predicting approximately 9 to 11 inches of rain for Santa Rosa County Tuesday through Saturday. This places the county in a significant threat area for flooding along rivers and creeks with flash floods possible. ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources
Tags: Flooding, Rainfall, Safety

Solutions for a Happy Independence Day!

by hckent
July 2, 2016

It's Fourth of July weekend and time to celebrate our independence with family and friends. This week, we wanted to share with you some tips and tricks to make your celebration fun, yummy and safe! We've compiled a list of previous posts that ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: Fireworks, General, Panhandle 4-H, Picnic, Safety, Tips For Parents

Remember Safety when at the Beach!!

by BLOGS.IFAS
April 10, 2016

The sugary white sands along the Panhandle, attract millions of visitors to our area throughout the year. It is important for locals and visitors to understand and consider the following tips for safety at the beach. The danger of rip currents ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Beach, Panhandle Outdoors, Remember, Safety

Life’s a Beach! Practice Beach Safety and Etiquette

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 17, 2016

It is that time of year again. Spring Break brings locals and visitors back to the beach for fun in the sun. It is important to remind folks that part of having fun is playing it safe. At the beach, this means knowing and following some pretty ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Beach, Etiquette, Life’s, Panhandle Outdoors, Practice, Safety

“Egg”cellent Food Safety Tips for Your Holiday

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 12, 2016

It seems that everywhere you look, an egg hunt is being advertised, egg dye kits are on every corner in the store, and the Internet is a-buzz with cool decorating ideas. Keep in mind this season that this fun family activity could turn rotten ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Eggcellent, Food, Holiday, Living Well In The Panhandle, Safety, Tips

Chill! Or, How to Safely Thaw a (Thanksgiving) Turkey

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November 13, 2015

By Dr. Maria Rometo Extension Agent II Thanksgiving is right around the corner, along with all the holiday planning of meals and guest lists. But how do you safely thaw that frozen turkey you purchased a few weeks ago on sale at the grocery ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Bacteria, Cook, Defrost, Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Food Safety, Maria Rometo, Rometo, Safety, Thanksgiving, Thaw, Turkey

Avian Diseases Transmissible to Humans

by Amanda Quintos
October 19, 2015

Anyone who keeps birds, whether as pets or as production animals, should be aware that certain avian diseases can be transmitted to humans. The seriousness of the disease in humans varies with human hosts' age, overall health, and immune status ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, Pests & Disease
Tags: Animal Sciences Department, Avian Diseases, Chickens, F. Ben Mather, Gary D. Butcher, Hygiene, Livestock, Major Revision, Michael A. Davis, Safety, Zoonoses

Kids: After-School Snacking and Food Safety Tips

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 28, 2015

Are your kids famished when they get home from school? Kids often hit the kitchen right when they get home and begin the search for something to eat. After being at school all day, it’s inevitable they will bring a host of germs into the house ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: AfterSchool, Food, Kids, Living Well In The Panhandle, Safety, Snacking, Tips

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