Dedicated Levy County 4-H members made their way to showcase their skills and talents during the 2023 County Events program at the UF/IFAS Extension office on Saturday, January 14th despite the cold weather. County Events is a great way for ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Early Europeans believed the sudden, seemingly overnight appearance of mushroom and toadstool proved fairies and malicious spirits had been in the area. Mushroom are the reproductive structure of fungi. Mushroom spores aide in dispersal ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Home Landscapes
Youth in Levy County know that summer brings a variety of engaging and fun 4-H summer camps. Each year the Levy County 4-H Program offers seven weeks of day camps with varying themes. This year, two of the camps are showcasing the heart and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
Workshop in Memory of Co-Worker and Mentor Join me on November 30, from 5:30 pm to 8:30pm, or December 1, from 9:00 am, to noon for Cinnamon for the Holidays Workshop. During the groundbreaking for the new Ag Auditorium, Dr. Brenda Williams, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
It's that time of year again! 🍉 Watermelon buses are running steady, melons are being harvested and they are available at nearly any local produce stand or grocer. How do you make sure that you are selecting a ripe, sweet watermelon ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Did you know keeping your hands clean is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others? It is also the easiest and cheapest way too. Hands are of the most common ways that the virus spreads ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
You have company coming and want to make their favorite dish however you don’t have all the ingredients in your pantry. No need to worry because you probably have something you can substitute in your pantry. Countless simple ingredients ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Food Preservation has played a big role in my growing up, I remember picking vegetable in the garden and helping my parents preserve the produce. Living in a small rural community my family preserved most of our food from our large garden, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Curriculum, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Dr. Heidi Liss Radunovich, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Associate Professor UF/IFAS Extension, made a presentation on managing stress during a pandemic. Radunovich's goal was twofold; "help citizens understand how the stress related to Covid-19 ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & LifeProper Handwashing Can Reduce the Number of Harmful Microorganisms on Your Hands Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect ourselves and families from getting sick. Germs are everywhere so you need to wash your hands often with soap and ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension