Most employed parents would agree that putting child in the hands of another person can be quite difficult and a bit stressful. The lack of knowledge about procedures of a childcare facility and the… Read More
Below are two perspectives on sustainability. The first by an economist and the second by an ecologist. It has been instructive to initially compare and contrast the two and then identify the strong common under… Read More
September is National Food Safety Month. ” The Federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually. Each year, these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths…. Read More
Hillsborough 4-H: Looking Four-ward to a New Year! Hillsborough County 4-H’ers are resilient! With so many changes brought on by COVID-19, 4-H clubs held virtual meetings, club leaders made sure everyone participated and felt included,… Read More
Confirmation bias is the human tendency to seek out and retain information that matches our existing beliefs. This type of bias allows us to streamline decision making. It is comfortable because we avoid having to… Read More
Free One-on-One Financial Guidance UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County provides free one-on-one help with basic personal finance topics. We have Florida Master Money Mentors who can help you develop a strategy to reach your financial goals…. Read More
The table below contrasts the conservation management approaches of adaptive and traditional linear management found in Noss and Cooperrider (1994). Comparison of Adaptive Management and Linear Comprehensive Management Parameter Linear comprehensive management Adaptive management… Read More
“Should I call you Latino/Latina/Latinx, Hispanic, or Chicano/Chicana?” We have all been there… so what is the correct term? The truth is no matter which term you use people will often disagree because we use… Read More
Common Questions and Answers Is it true that electric utilities are required by federal law to cut down trees near their power lines? No. To prevent power outages, federally approved reliability standards require utilities to… Read More
There are numerous instances where pruning is necessary to promote a tree’s health, provide clearance for sidewalks/roads, reduce hazards to people and property, and train and shape a young tree. Pruning cuts also create potential… Read More
