Category: Relationships & Family

Egg-cellent Celebrations: Safeguarding Springtime Traditions with Egg Safety Tips

by Melanie Thomas
March 28, 2024

Springtime brings warmer weather and festive occasions like Easter, Passover, and graduations. And what's a spring celebration without eggs? From cooking all the traditional recipes to preparing for the annual egg hunt, it's important to handle ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Easter Eggs, Egg Safety, Food Safety, Foodbourne Illness, Healthy Holiday, Salmonella

Preserving Strawberries: A Guide to Freezing

by Melanie Thomas
February 16, 2024

As we relish the flavors of locally grown strawberries, their sweet aroma and vibrant hues evoke the essence of sunshine captured in each bite. In the wake of Valentine's Day, where strawberries often take center stage, let's dive into the art ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Food Preservation, Food Safety, Freezing Fruit, Strawberries

Clear the Shelter Month, Adopt A Companion

by patriciadnobles
August 19, 2022

August is Clear the Animal Shelter Month What better time than during the Clear an Animal Shelter Adoption Campaign to adopt a pet? What might be some of the benefits to pet owners? A recent article from the University of Florida News showed ... READ MORE

Category: , Events, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Research, Work & Life
Tags: Adopt A Pet, Companion, Exercise, Healthy Living, Mental Health

Suicide Awareness & Prevention

by patriciadnobles
September 14, 2021

September is Suicide prevention month bringing awareness to the issue might save a life. We have all met with challenges over our lifetime. Previously, I was in the public school system and sadly there are many children that suffer from depression, ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Awareness, Central Florida, Depression, Extension, Featured, Help, Marion County, Ocala, Suicidal Thoughts, Suicide Prevention, Suicide Resource, Suicide Signs, UF/IFAS Extension

Marion County Agriculture Hall of Fame Recognition

by patriciadnobles
June 15, 2021

As a part of Farm City Week Marion County Extension honors individuals from our Community for their contributions to Agriculture. Since its inception in 2003 Marion County has recognized thirty-four men and women for their place in Marion County’s ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Events, Farm Management, Livestock, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension

Being Heard: The Power of Validation

by chandlermulvaney
May 27, 2020

"Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something, and has lost something" - H. Jackson Brown, Jr. We are all human. Each person across the globe is experiencing our current pandemic behind a different lens. And yet, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, Relationships & Family

Depression Is Not a Normal Part of Aging

by Lynda Spence
April 21, 2020

Depression is common in older adults. Late-life depression affects 6 million Americans aged 65 or older yet only 10% receive treatment. Even though older adults are at an increased risk for experiencing depression, it is not ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: COVID-19, COVID19, Covid19 And Covid-19, Depression, Older Adults, Sadness In Older Adults

Working Together through the COVID-19 Outbreak as a Family

by Lynda Spence
April 3, 2020

It’s a Family Thing Communicate with children about money matters. From as early of an age as four or five years old, children can be taught they are part of a team and the family team has to modify some behaviors to help ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: COVID-19, COVID19, Family, Family Budget

Effective Communication Sets the Tone

by Lynda Spence
April 3, 2020

Getting by in Uncertain Times: Communication Sets the Tone When we experience periods in our lives when there seem to be more questions than answers, it’s extremely important to keep the lines of communication open. The COVID-19 outbreak ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, COVID-19, COVID19, Miscommunication

We’re All in this Together, Except for the Bad Players!

by Lynda Spence
March 27, 2020

Dan Cromer, Director of Information Technology at the University of Florida has seen more than his share of digital wrong-doing. Concerned about the individuals he serves, he recently sent a cautionary reminder to faculty and staff, yet it actually ... READ MORE

Category: , Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: COVID-19, COVID19, Covid19 And Covid-19, Fraud, Fraud Prevention, Scams

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