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Roadside market produce. UF/IFAS Photo by Cat Wofford. File 029601

Grocery Lists & Coupons Can Save Money for Busy Families


September 24, 2020

Written by: Brenda Marty Jimenez, Extension Agent IV, Broward County Rachel Biderman, Extension Agent I, Miami-Dade County With the fast-paced nature of modern-day life and the effects of a pandemic, it can be challenging to find the time ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters
Tags: Busy Families, Children, Coupons, Eating For Good Health, Effects Of Pandemic, Face Covering, Groceries, Grocery List, Hand Washing, Helpful, In Store Sales, Kids, Managing Food Dollars, Managing Resources, Meals, MyPlate Nutrition, Planned Meals, Recipes, Redeem Coupons, Save Money, Save Money In The Grocery Store, Saving Money, Snacks, Stick To The List, UF/IFAS Solutions

Staying Well During COVID-19: Importance of Wearing a Face Covering for Landscape Maintenance Personnel, Growers, and Pest Management Professionals


June 18, 2020

Over the past several months, we have learned more about the COVID-19 virus and how it is spread. According to the CDC, people can transmit the virus to others even if they have no symptoms or before they develop symptoms. This means that the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes,
Tags: COVID-19 Face Covering, COVID-19 Face Mask, How To Make A Face Covering, Landscapers And Those Working Outside, Protect Yourself In Gatherings And Crowds, Reduce Exposure, Slow The Spread, UF/IFAS Solutions, Who Should Wear A Face Covering

Broward Landscape Maintenance Personnel, Growers, and Pest Management Professionals Staying Healthy During COVID-19: Symptoms and Testing Sites


June 5, 2020

COVID-19 is a virus that has affected many individuals and industries across the county and beyond. You cannot watch the news without hearing an update. Landscapers and those working outside to grow ornamentals, mow lawns, engage in pest ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition,
Tags: Agriculture And Horticulture Workers, Broward COVID-19 Testing Sites, Broward Health Department, Broward Testing Sites, Commercial Horticulture, Coronavirus, Covid-19, COVID-19 Testing, Department Of Health In Broward County COVID-19 Toolkit, Drive Thru Testing Sites, Face Coverings, Face Masks, Growers, Handwashing, Information To Prevent COVID-19, Landscape Maintenance Personnel, Landscapers, Pest Managment, Prevent The Spread Of COVID-19, Protect Against COVID-19, Stay Healthy, Symptoms Of COVID-19, Tree Trimmers, UF/IFAS Solutions, Walk Up Testing Sites

Hurricane Preparedness: Meal and Menu Planning


June 1, 2020

Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. We have seen the devastating effects to communities that have been hit hard by hurricanes, which are always a very real threat to Florida. Preparedness is one key to successfully weathering ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,
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Roadside market produce. UF/IFAS Photo by Cat Wofford. File 029601

Eating from Backyard Gardens in South Florida


May 15, 2020

The pandemic of 2020 has many families faced with job loss, reduced income, and tight budgets leading to limited food options. Food donation lines are long. Many are in need. Farmers are making local produce available directly to consumers. ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: #Covid-19 Pandemic, Avocado, Carambola, Eating, Eating For Good Health, Eating From South FL Garden, Eating From The Backyard, Economical Meals, Food Safety, Green Beans, Hand Washing, Limited Food Options, Local Food, Local Produce, Mango, Nutritious Meals, Recipes, Star Fruit, Tight Budgets, Tomatoes, UF/IFAS Solutions, Well Balanced Meals
Sunrise at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center (RCREC).

COVID-“19 Ways to Control Anxiety and Stress”


April 24, 2020

Stress comes in many forms. People are experiencing different levels of stress and anxiety. Many are having success with established coping mechanisms already in place. Some have set great routines for activities of daily living and others have ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition,
Tags: Anxiety, Clean, Connect, Covid-19, Destress, Gardening, Gather Donations, Good Nutrition, Meditate, Physical Activity, Read, Stress, Stress Management, UF/IFAS Resources, UF/IFAS Solutions, Vitamin D, Ways To Handle Stress

COVID-19 “Food and Recipe Ideas”


April 24, 2020

Many people are trying new recipes with more time on their hands to cook. Several are having a taste-bud-awakening as they are trying new spices and flavors using up what is in stock in the pantry and cupboard. Often comfort foods are those ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: Covid-19, Easy To Prepare, Entrees, Food Safety, Menu Ideas, Menu Suggestions, New Spices And New Flavors, Recipes, UF/IFAS Solutions, Wash Hands, What To Eat?
Cooking on a stove top. UF/IFAS Photo by Cat Wofford. File 029278

COVID-19 and Cottage Food Operations: 10 Considerations


April 8, 2020

As Florida consumers are concerned about coronavirus, it is crucial that sanitation and hygiene best practices are followed. This is very important to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to help flatten the curve in our county and state. Consumers ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
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ServSafe Training in Broward


February 3, 2020

The University of Florida's Food Safety and Quality Program provides training which enables food managers and staff to offer Florida consumers food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment. The ServSafe Manager’s class and exam ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Davie, Exam, FL., Food Safety, Food Safety And Quality, ServSafe, ServSafe In Broward County, ServSafe Manager 7th Edition Textbook, ServSafe Registration, UF/IFAS Solutions