As we go about our daily lives, how often do we watch others experience sudden illnesses or incidents? This could be friends or distant relatives and we have compassion for their situations. But are you prepared if the worst happens to you or ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & FamilyHow often do we pull out our hand sanitizer as a short cut instead of washing our hands with soap and water? It is a trend in America that is not the best option for many reasons. As you know, hand washing with basic soap and water effectively ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionPEANUT FACTS • Peanuts aren’t grown on a tree; they are grown underground. • It takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter. • There are enough peanuts in one acre to make 30,000 peanut butter sandwiches. • In ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFEParticipate in the LifeSmarts competition without leaving the building! No fees! Educational! Fun! This is an educational program offered through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, www.FreshFromFlorida.com. LifeSmarts ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, WORK & LIFECamp Survival Tips for Campers (and Parents!) Summer is in full swing, and for many families, that means camp is on the horizon. If it is your child's first time at overnight camp, both he and you may be experiencing some anxieties. Melanie ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Food Safety, Health & NutritionThe UF-IFAS Extension Offices in the Panhandle are collecting jars of peanut butter to give to local food pantries.Jackson County Extension would like to invite Jackson County 4-H Club Members to participate in the “Peanut Butter Challenge”. ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Health & NutritionWith the significant increase in obesity over the past 40 years, it is important for families to practice simple strategies for achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight. One of these strategies can be making healthier choices at restaurants. ... READ MORE
Category: Health & NutritionWarm weather is here and many youth and their families are busy enjoying seasonal activities like swimming, fishing and baseball. However, many get caught up in the excitement of being outdoors and forget to take care of their skin, which can ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Armenian cucumbers are actually a melon and are related to the muskmelon. It is susceptible to wilt, therefore it does its best in the high heat of summer when other plants are under severe heat stress. Our local Jackson County Master Gardener ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition