Category: Health & Nutrition

Meet the UF/IFAS Extension FCS Agent for Miami Dade County

by Jessica Alfonso-Rodriguez
December 22, 2025

About Me I'm happy to introduce myself as your new UF/IFAS Extension Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent in Miami-Dade County. If you're not familiar with FCS, it is a field of study that combines the science and art of living well ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: FCS, Financial Literacy, Food Entrepreneurship, Health, Jessica Alfonso-Rodriguez, Miami-Dade, Nutrition, South Florida, UF/IFAS Miami-Dade Extension, Wellness

Ready, Set, Grow!: Master Gardener Volunteers Plant Seeds of Change and Cultivate Community Impact – The Future

by Laura Vasquez
January 22, 2025

By: Susana Peñaranda and Yaredly Hernández Robles, Master Gardener Volunteers Class of '22 Part 3: The Future - Next Steps for Ready, Set, Grow! This past season has been one of growth and transformation for our Ready, Set, Grow! initiative. ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Community Gardens, Horticulture, Master Gardener Volunteers, Miami-Dade, School Gardens, South Florida, UF/IFAS Extension

Ready, Set, Grow!: Master Gardener Volunteers Plant Seeds of Change and Cultivate Community Impact – The Present

by Laura Vasquez
November 14, 2024

By: Susana Peñaranda and Yaredly Hernández Robles, Master Gardener Volunteers, Class of ’22 Part 2: The Present—Implementing Change Introduction to Ready, Set, Grow! Recognizing the critical role of Social Determinants of Health—such ... READ MORE

Category: , Community Volunteers, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension

Miami-Dade County 4-H Teen Ambassadors Present at National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C.

by Kenan Bridges
April 4, 2024

Washington D.C. – Three exceptional Teen Ambassadors from Miami-Dade County 4-H made their mark at the 2024 Ignite by 4-H conference, an annual gathering that drew over 1,200 teen delegates from across the United States. Supported by a generous ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension

Unearthing the Benefits of Hydroponic Lettuce

by Kenan Bridges
December 10, 2023

This blog was written by Luis Acosta, a 4-H Teen Ambassador in Miami-Dade County. “Eat Your Greens!” Most people have heard this saying several times throughout their childhood. Leafy greens are good for the human body because of their ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Florida, Lettuce, Miami, Teens As Teachers, Urban Farming, Youth Voice

Is Lettuce Your Biggest Craving?

by Kenan Bridges
November 7, 2023

This blog was written by Luis Acosta, a 4-H Teen Ambassador in Miami-Dade County. Lettuce is everything your body has asked for! It contains nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that are beneficial for several body systems. Eating your leafy ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture

Malnutrition and Our Neurological Health

by Kenan Bridges
September 15, 2023

This blog was written by Luis Acosta, a 4-H Teen Ambassador in Miami-Dade County. Malnutrition and Our Neurological Health “You are what you eat”. It needs to be understood that nutrition is the basis of health. In a sense, it's what powers ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Brain, Diet, Food, Health, Nutrition

Summer Break Spot – Comidas Gratuitas para Niños y Adolescentes

by Kenan Bridges
June 12, 2023

Haz clic aquí para leer este artículo en inglés. A medida que los cálidos rayos del sol anuncian la llegada del verano, pensamos, a menudo, en momentos alegres, relajación y aventura. Para muchos niños, las vacaciones de verano ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Comidas Gratuitas, Español, Free Meals, Para Niños, Summer, Verano

Summer Break Spot – Free Meals for Kids and Teens

by Kenan Bridges
June 12, 2023

Haz clic aquí para leer este artículo en español. As the warm sun rays beckon the arrival of summer, we often think of joyful moments, relaxation, and adventure. However, for many children, summer break can be a time of uncertainty, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition

Maintaining A Healthy Lifestyle Can Seem Like A Daunting Task In Today’s Busy World!

by Katherine Marin
May 30, 2023

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can seem like a daunting task in today's busy world. But fear not, achieving a well-rounded and healthy lifestyle is possible with the right mindset and habits. Here are ten tips to lead a healthy lifestyle: Incorporate ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, Work & Life

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