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UF/IFAS Peanut Butter Challenge concludes with nearly 20-ton haul


December 11, 2024

A rain barrel painted like a peanut butter jar. Wearable, human-sized slices of “bread” featuring brown and purple smears. Colorful jar lids arranged in the shape of Florida. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Andra Johnson, Challenge, Community, Competition, Donations, Extension, Extension Orange County, Florida 4-H, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food Pantry, Hurricane, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Kevin Camm, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, UF, University Of Florida, Wewawitchka Elementary
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Lip-smackin’ good: Peanut Butter Challenge returns Sept. 30


September 25, 2024

Few culinary pleasures transcend kiddom. But whether crunchy or smooth, paired with jelly, crackers or bread, peanut butter is a food nearly everyone can enjoy. High in protein, it’s also among food banks’ most requested items. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Donate, Drive, Extension, Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food Bank, Food Insecure, Hungry, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, PBC, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Rachel Pienta, UF, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida

Spread the word: Peanut Butter Challenge kicks off Oct. 1


September 25, 2023

Start Giving Season early this year by participating in UF/IFAS Extension’s 2023 Peanut Butter Challenge throughout October. The friendly competition among counties asks community members to bring a jar of peanut butter to their local UF/IFAS ... READ MORE

Category: EVENTS, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Jennifer Bearden, Karla Shelnutt, Peanut Butter Challenge

Peanut Butter Challenge Back on Track After Hurricane Michael Recovery


December 19, 2019

Last year’s UF/IFAS Extension Peanut Butter Challenge was just getting started when Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle. As the communities dealt with the aftermath and UF/IFAS Extension offices became collection points for all varieties ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Hurricane Michael, Indian River County, Jefferson County, Julianne Dinkel, Libbie Johnson, Okaloosa County, Panhandle, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Peanuts, Santa Rosa County, UF/IFAS Extension

Feed the Hungry and Meet a Challenge; Donate Peanut Butter to UF/IFAS Extension


September 23, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Spread the word – or, in this case, the peanut butter! You can donate unopened jars of peanut butter to hungry Panhandle families from Oct. 1 through Nov. 27, through the Peanut Butter Challenge, a project coordinated ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Libbie Johnson, Panhandle, Peanut Butter Challenge, UF/IFAS Extension Northwest District

UF/IFAS, Communities to Team Up Again for Annual Peanut Butter Challenge


September 24, 2018

By Sarah Chrisien GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Start spreading the news – and the peanut butter! From Oct. 1 to Nov. 21, you can donate unopened jars of peanut butter to hungry Panhandle families through the Peanut Butter Challenge, a project coordinated ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Florida Peanut Producers Association, Libbie Johnson, Peanut Butter Challenge, UF/IFAS Extension Northwest District

A new record: Challenge raises more than 20,000 pounds of peanut butter for the hungry


December 11, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Spread the cheer and the protein! Some families will get more healthy food to eat, now that Florida Panhandle residents donated a record of more than 20,000 pounds of peanut butter for this year’s UF/IFAS Extension Peanut ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Donations, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Hunger, Ken Barton, Libbie Johnson, News, Peanut Butter Challenge, UF/IFAS Extension Northwest District

Panhandle Peanut Butter Challenge Helps Feed Hungry


September 27, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Spread the word – or, in this case, the peanut butter! You can donate unopened jars of peanut butter to hungry Panhandle families from Oct. 1 through Nov. 22, through the Peanut Butter Challenge, a project coordinated ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Featured Hot Topic, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Libbie Johnson, News, Northwest Extension District, Panhandle, Peanut Butter Challenge

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