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New Year’s Resolution: Eating Healthier and Staying Fit

Olivia Zugay, virtual assistant and editor at UF/IFAS Extension Indian River County
December 20, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay As New Year's Eve approaches, let's discuss one of the most frequently made resolutions and ways to stay motivated in achieving it. According to various sources, the most popular New ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, , Work & Life
Tags: Eating Healthy, Exercising, Getting Fit, Healthy Fats, New Years Resolutions, Nutrition Label, Setting Goals, Staying Fit, Whole Grains
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Holiday Gift Guide: Spreading Joy While Supporting Indian River County Producers

Olivia Zugay, virtual assistant and editor at UF/IFAS Extension Indian River County
December 8, 2023

If you're having difficulty deciding what to gift your friends and family this holiday season, we have you covered. We've curated a gift guide that not only offers great gifting ideas but also provides you with an opportunity to support local ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Relationships & Family, , Work & Life
Tags: Gifts, Gifts For The Holidays, Handmade, Honey, Indian River County Producers, Local Businesses, Local Producers, Locally Made Gifts
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The Benefits of Working While Attending High School or College

Olivia Zugay, virtual assistant and editor at UF/IFAS Extension Indian River County
August 11, 2023

As a student, whether in high school or college, taking on a part-time job can bring about various advantages. It can help you acquire valuable experience in a particular field, augment your savings, or cover your living expenses. Earning money ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Professional Development, , Work & Life
Tags: College Employment, Financials, High School Employment, Jobs, Work Experience
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Slicing Mango

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August 7, 2023

There are numerous methods for slicing a fresh mango.  Ripe mangoes can be slippery and messy when cut.  Unripe mangoes pose the opposite problem, not messy but usually so hard that cutting into them may be hazardous to your fingers.  And ... READ MORE

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Tags: Mango Recipes, Mango Slicing
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Outdoor and At-home Summer Activity Ideas

Olivia Zugay, virtual assistant and editor at UF/IFAS Extension Indian River County
August 2, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay Running out of at-home activities for your kid to do? Whether it’s a rainy day or if you're looking to stay in the comfort of your backyard, we have some good ideas for your child ... READ MORE

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Summer Fun Ideas

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June 30, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay and Yvonne Florian Whether you have summer plans or not, we have some fun summer ideas to share with you and your children.  After a busy school year, coming up with activities for ... READ MORE

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Orchids: Beauty and Easy-Care

Horticulture Agent Nickie Munroe on telephone
May 7, 2020

A half-day field trip to Orchid Jungle down in South Florida put orchids on my list of 'MUST HAVE' plants. The scents and beauty of the blooms took my breath away. There was even an orchid which smelled just like chocolate! What most people ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Chocolate Orchid, Dividing Orchids, EDIS, Live Oaks, Moth Orchid, Orchid Care, Orchid On Wood, Orchids, Vanilla Orchid, Vanilla Orchid Vine, Water With Rain

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