UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County is partnering with Florida Department of Elder Affairs SHINE program to present a Medicare webinars series. All are 12:00 pm – 1:00pm EST, Cost = Free September 14: Medicare Basics - This presentation ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Until recently, the three major credit bureaus – Equifax, Experian & TransUnion- tracked and treated medical debt collection very similar to other types of collections. If a consumer does not pay a debt, the creditor can sell the unpaid ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters
Today is National Hot Dog Day! July is a great month to celebrate this ALL-AMERICAN FOOD! However, are hot dogs worth the risks? Hot dogs are processed meat. What is processed meat? The American Heart Association defines it as "meat preserved ... READ MORE
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“I am a grass farmer first and a cattle rancher second.” We have all seen our feed bills (like many other inputs) on the rise lately. Feed costs typically account for the greatest percentage of total enterprise costs in a cow-calf operation. ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Common wetland types found in Florida include: Descriptions of wetland types: Deep (salt) marsh Cypress dome Wet prairie Hydric hammock Hardwood swamp (bottomland) Cypress wetland Open water Shallow marsh Bayhead All ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural ResourcesThe following is paraphrased from a 1979 study conducted by the University of Florida for Hillsborough County Government This historical look at the predominant plant communities of Hillsborough County's past was divided into five periods ... READ MORE
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Estate planning sounds like something for the wealthy. The truth, adults of all income levels need an estate plan. An estate plan enables your wishes to be carried out on issues such health care, transfer of assets, and care for dependents. ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life
Let's celebrate by packing our lunch. The possibilities are endless. 5 GREAT ideas for your next brown bag lunch. A salad is always a good one, but try adding various vegetables, sauces, or herbs to spruce it up. Wraps are an ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Poultry pest management is an important topic for backyard chicken owners. Lice and mites are the most common poultry pests in Florida. Fleas can also pose an issue to your flock. Understanding the basics about these pesky external parasites ... READ MORE
Category: Livestock, Pests & Disease
No one knows for sure who created this day. Still, we know that celebrating is a great way to show appreciation for Florida’s number one economic resource, which brings in around $9 billion and employs approximately 76,000 Floridians. Florida ... READ MORE
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