It’s recommended that half our plates are fruits and vegetables and to include 2-3 different colors of produce each day to soak up a variety of health benefits. To add a little flavor, we may crack open a bottle of our favorite dressing and ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Beans may not have the mouthwatering appeal as other food choices, but do you know the power that beans have on your nutrition and health? Beans are a source of protein and that is fuel for our muscles to stay strong. They are also considered ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Showing livestock at the county fair has been a tradition for over 100 years in Lake County. The hard work and dedication that goes into preparing for the fair have taught youth valuable life lessons. Here are some of the activities that 4-H ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Summer is coming so it is time for many families to make plans, including summer camps. Summer day camps can be an ideal setting to keep kids active, engaged, and learning over the summer. Lake County 4-H is an excellent choice for keeping your ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp
The food in your pantry can be used for meals, snacks, for a crowd, or even for 1 or 2. The size of your pantry may range from a cabinet or two to a full-size closet. When was the last time you took a good look at all the items in your pantry ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
In a 2021 in-service-training, Scholarship in Extension 2.0 Virtual Workshop, the Central District Regional Specialized Agents (RSAs) and Associate District Extension Director (DED) reviewed program development implementation and evaluation, ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
The question “What do you want to drink?” used to consist of a few different choices, but the options and variations now spread far and wide. They could include low-calorie, energy-boosting, sugar-sweetened, caffeine-free, carbonated, protein-centered, ... READ MORE
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Mulch can add the finishing touch to your landscape. With so many options out there, how can you pick what works best for you? Are some mulch options better than others? There are two broad categories of mulch: organic and inorganic. Organic ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
In the United States, over one-third of all available food is wasted. That is money from your food budget and your health that you are tossing down the drain. Wasting less and saving more starts with meal planning. It's not a one size fits all ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
How much salt do you eat every day? Maybe it’s from a few shakes of a saltshaker or a can of soup or a deli sandwich. Sodium is found in two main sources in our diet, packaged/processed foods and by directly adding it from a saltshaker or ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life