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Hurricane Preparation for Gardens

by Julia Sirchia
July 25, 2024

Florida's summer season is great for beach days, hikes, and visiting your favorite theme park. But let's not forget, we are officially in hurricane season. The weather during this time can be a challenging time for gardeners and landscapers. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Arborist, Garden Pruning, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Hurricanes, Irrigation Systems, Landscape Hurricane Protection, Palm Pruning, Proper Pruning, Proper Tree Pruning, Rain Barrels, Safety, Tree Health, Tree Safety, Yard Safety

Summer Hydration and Electrolytes: Staying Fresh and Healthy

by Elizabeth Shephard
July 9, 2024

Summer is here, and with the rising temperatures, we all need a good strategy to stay cool and hydrated. Today, let's dive into the fascinating world of hydration and those tiny wonders called electrolytes. These are the secret ingredients that ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Drinks, Health, Hydration, Nutrition, Safety, Summer, Water

Tips for Keeping Food Safe Without Power

by Maria Portelos-Rometo
July 9, 2024

With hurricane season upon us, it's important to know how to prepare our perishable food supply if the power goes out. Knowing how to keep our food supply safe to eat is just as important as gathering your hurricane supplies and creating a ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Food, Food Safety, Freezer, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Refrigerator, Safety, Storm, Temperature, Weather

Factors that might increase your risk for food poisoning

by Maria Portelos-Rometo
June 27, 2024

A foodborne illness can affect anyone who eats food contaminated by bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, or other substances. The actual number of those who succumb to food sickness is unknown, but a 2011 report by the Centers for Disease ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Bacteria, Food, Food Safety, Foodborne Illness, Health, Pgm_FCS, Safety

Why Does There Seem to be More Foodborne Illness Outbreaks?

by Maria Portelos-Rometo
June 20, 2024

More and more often, we hear news of an outbreak of a foodborne illness or food recall. Has something changed? Well, yes... actually, several things. There are several reasons why we hear of more food recalls. One reason is better surveillance ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Food, Food Safety, Foodborne Illness, Pgm_FCS, Recall, Safety

Check your Refrigerator for Recalled Cucumbers

by Maria Portelos-Rometo
June 17, 2024

Cucumbers believed to be contaminated with salmonella have been recalled in Florida and 13 other states, including Illinois and New York. If you recently purchased cucumbers at your grocery store, it's important to take the time to contact ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Food, Foodborne Illness, Illness, Pgm_FCS, Recall, Safety

Chainsaws post hurricane

by Christine Jackson
June 5, 2024

Hurricane season is officially upon us here in Florida. June 1st – October. There is a lot to do to prepare for the storms that may or may not come. In this post, we are going to talk about using chainsaws post-storm. Post hurricane there ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Chainsaw Safety, Chainsaws, Commercial Horticulture, Hurricanes, Outdoors, Post Hurricane, Safety

UF/IFAS researcher stresses importance of pasteurization

by Megan Winslow
May 28, 2024

Recent media reports have focused on the potential dangers associated with human consumption of raw – or unpasteurized – milk and eggs, connecting them as possible transmitters of avian influenza, a virus spreading among cattle and poultry ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Allergies, Avian Flu, Eggs, Food Safety, Health, IFAS, Influenza, Keith Schneider, Megan Winslow, Microbes, Microorganisms, Milk, Nutrition, Pasteurization, Pasteurize, Raw Milk, Riboflavin, Safety, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences

Safe Picnics and Barbecues: Protect your Outdoor Meals from Bacteria

by Elizabeth Shephard
May 24, 2024

The warmth of the sun, the singing of birds, and the aroma of grilled food remind us that it's time for picnics and barbecues. But did you know that it's crucial to keep your food safe from bacteria while enjoying it outdoors? Additionally, ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cook, Cool, Eating, Food, Grilling, Handwashing, Health, Kabobs, Nutrition, Outdoors, Picnic, Safety, Separate, Vegetables

Save the Date: Join us Feb. 01, 2025, for “Danger Day”

by Rod Greder
May 1, 2024

Recent tragedies have rocked our community with youth being fatally injured outdoors. It is my highest priority to keep youth and adults safe when enjoying our outdoors and working on farms and ranches. On Feb. 03, 2024, we held our 2nd ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Agriculture, ATV, Danger, Equipment, Injury, Livestock, Pgm_Ag, Risk, Rural, Safety, Youth

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