Let’s Walk Florida, UF IFAS Extension’s free 10-week virtual program, is about to launch! Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Liberty and Gulf counties will be helping Floridians achieve their health and wellness goals through physical activity. Why… Read More
Physical activity can improve your health and mental wellness, prevent chronic disease, and help you maintain a healthy body weight! Let’s Walk Florida is a 10-week physical activity education program designed to promote physical wellness among Floridians. Participants… Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions to Florida food markets. Sales of food products to restaurants and schools have fallen drastically. Some farmers markets have closed. Sales through grocery stores spiked upward initially, but recent limits on… Read More
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office… Read More
Make the pledge to Dine In on Tuesday, December 3rd. Dine In for better health – physical, social, and cultural. Why Join families and communities across the country as they “Dine In” on December 3rd in celebration of home cooked… Read More
You can’t tell by looking if your food is done cooking. Using a food thermometer not only ensures your food is properly cooked to reduce the risk of harmful bacteria, but it also prevents overcooking. Check out this… Read More
Cranberries were likely a part of the Thanksgiving tradition dating all the way back to the very first one. Native Americans ate dried or fresh cranberries and they used cranberries for dye and medicinal purposes. They also used… Read More
You have your frozen turkey. Now what? Plan ahead to be sure your bird is safe and ready to cook. Do not thaw your frozen turkey on the counter. All parts of the turkey must be kept at… Read More
You get home after a busy day and now it’s time to figure out what to make for dinner. You open the pantry and the refrigerator in a search for something to make for dinner. Maybe you can’t… Read More
There’s been a lot of buzz lately about industrial hemp and its possible potential to impact Florida’s agricultural industry. I thought I would share what the University of Florida/IFAS is doing to understand how this crop might grow… Read More
