Category: Food Safety

Food for Thought

by David Austin

December 18, 2020

Food Security Food security has become a hot subject for some folks. With commodities moving quickly around our globe it's hard to say just where your food is coming from. Labeling may help with some foods but with fruits and vegetables it ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Gardening, Highlands County, Highlands Horticulture Digest, Hometown Gardener, Master Gardeners, UF/IFAS Extension, Vegetable, Vegetables

Veterinary Feed Directive

by Taylor Davis

November 1, 2017

The Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) is a federal regulation from the Food and Drug Administration that changed the additives that can be included in animal feed, the ways in which cattle producers manage their animals and veterinarians interact ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Conservation, Events, Farm Management, Food Safety, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: HCLivestock

Beef Grades

by lbutler

July 26, 2017

You, as the consumer, may be overwhelmed by your choices when you approach the meat counter at our local grocery stores. No matter what you are looking for, there is a delicious and nutritious option that will meet all your expectations. Let’s ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, Work & Life
Tags: Beef, Beef Grades, Meat Counter

Handling Meat Safely

by lbutler

July 26, 2017

Let’s talk about how to safely handle your meat before, during, and after cooking. Start by storing your meat appropriately. Refrigerate raw meat, poultry, and seafood in containers or sealed plastic bags to prevent their juices from dripping ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life

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