Category: Health & Nutrition

2026 UF/IFAS Compost Consortium

by David Hébert
February 4, 2026

Mark your calendars, composters! This spring, come to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Compost Consortium! WHERE: Mid-Florida Research and Education Center 2725 S. Binion Road Apopka, FL 32703 WHEN: ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Compost, Composting, Litter, Livestock, Soil, Soil Amendment, Soil PH, UF/IFAS, Upcoming, Vegetable Garden Soil

Power Over Portions

by Tammy Barnard
August 19, 2025

Many of us are accustomed to associating large restaurant portions with greater value. Naturally, we try to recreate that same experience at home when preparing meals. Unfortunately, this habit often leads to overeating, weight gain, which then ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Balanced Nutrition, Mindful Eating, Portion Control, Reading Labels, Weight Management

Spring Cleaning Tips and Tidbits

by Tammy Barnard
May 9, 2025

Spring has sprung and it’s time to take part in the tradition of spring cleaning your home. You will find that the multiple benefits outweigh the time and effort spent when you find yourself feeling less stress, enjoying a better mood, not ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management
Tags: Health And Wellness, Healthy Home, Spring Cleaning, Unclutter

Nassau County’s First Year of the 4-H Food Challenge Program

by Spencer Hewitt
February 13, 2025

In 2023, Nassau County 4-H hosted a Food Challenge Day Camp, introducing youth to fundamental cooking skills, including knife techniques, cross-contamination prevention, proper meat temperatures, and more. Due to the camp’s overwhelming success ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Health & Nutrition

Medicare Open Enrollment – Time to Review Your Plan

by Meg McAlpine
October 30, 2023

Medicare plans change every year. They can change how much they cost, what they cover, and which doctors and pharmacies you can use. It's important to look at your Medicare health and drug coverage and decide if you want to make any changes. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Medicare

Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage Plans

by Meg McAlpine
September 18, 2023

Whether you are approaching Medicare or already have Medicare, you might be wondering what is the difference between “Original Medicare,” and “Medicare Advantage Plans”? To begin, think of Original Medicare (parts A & B) as a-la-carte, ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition
Tags: Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans

Nassau County’s 2022 Peanut Butter Challenge

by Taylor Clem, PhD
October 6, 2022

It's that time of year-the peanut butter challenge Each October, extension offices across the state try to outcompete one another to collect the most jars of Peanut Butter. Each year the challenge gets better. The challenge gets bigger. The ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Butter, Challenge, Health And Wellness, Nutrition, PB, Peanut, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge

2023 Medicare Updates

by Meg McAlpine
October 4, 2022

Open Enrollment for Medicare beneficiaries begins October 15 and ends December 7. This is the perfect time to review how you want your healthcare and drug coverage. Go to Medicare.gov to review your choices. Available Medicare Advantage ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Medicare

CHANGES TO MEDICARE COSTS FOR 2022

by Meg McAlpine
December 22, 2021

Every year the Federal government makes changes to Original Medicare cost-sharing deductibles and premiums. For 2022, the standard Medicare Part B premium will be $170.10 a month. This is an increase of nearly $22 a month over the standard ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: 2022 Costs, Medicare

SHARE THE GIFT OF KEEPING HOLIDAY MEALS SAFE

by Meg McAlpine
December 15, 2021

The holiday season is a time of celebration and sharing meals with family and friends. During holiday get-togethers, snacks and meals are frequently left out throughout the gathering. When food is sitting at room temperature for more than two ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Food Safety, Holiday Meals

Subscribe For More Great Content