Category: Food Safety

Flood Recovery for Edible Gardens

by Kaleena Davis
October 16, 2024

Our communities are resilient, and so is nature. With hurricane season in full swing and storms bringing wind and flooding across the state, let’s discuss necessary steps we must take to rebuild beautiful gardens safely following a flood. ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Edible, Featured Hot Topic, Flood, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Garden, Garden Recovery, Hurricane, Kaleena Davis, Saltwater Flooding, Soil Health

National Food Safety Month – Know Safe & Show Safe

by Kimberly Bragg-Armatrout
September 24, 2021

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

Category: , Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Cleaning, Food Safety

Selecting Foods to Store for a Hurricane

by Alison Grooms
July 9, 2018

Selecting the best foods to store for a hurricane As we enter the month of July, we are now well into hurricane season. While most of us are already aware of the proactive steps to take when preparing for a hurricane – (such as stocking up ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Dietary Needs During A Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Hurricane Preparedness, Nutrition, Nutritional Needs

Food Safety for the Summer

by Alison Grooms
May 31, 2018

Food safety is a top area of concern during the summer. The summer months are a time when we like to get outside and enjoy the warm weather. Many foodborne illness-causing bacteria love the warm weather too. While we spend our time enjoying ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Bbq, Food, Food Safety, Grilling, Outdoor Food, Picnic, Summer Food

Dates on Food Packages: What Do They Mean?

by Jackie Hunter
November 13, 2017

by Jackie Hunter Extension Faculty, Youth and Adult Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Date labels are common on many types of food packages. But what do they mean? Is it safe for you to use after the package date? ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life

What is EFNEP?

by Jackie Hunter
November 13, 2017

by Jackie Hunter Extension Faculty, Youth and Adult Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) EFNEP, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, is a federally funded educational program conducted through the Cooperative ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
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UF IFAS Extension Agents help in Puerto Rican Agriculture needs assessments following hurricane Maria

by Francisco P. Rivera
October 7, 2017

The catastrophic weather event named Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rican soil and billions of dollars in damages have been reported thus far. This cyclone ripped through the heart of this American territory and crippled its ability ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Food Safety, Forests, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agriculture, Dairy Farm, Disaster Relief, Farmer, Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico, Hurricane Relief, PRStrong, Puerto Rico Farmers, Puerto Rico Relief, Puerto Rico Se Levanta

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