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

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
September 22, 2021

The Peanut Butter Challenge, UF/IFAS Extension’s annual jar collection for local food pantries that launched in the Florida Panhandle in 2012, is again spreading statewide this year. Unopened jars of peanut butter can be donated to local ... READ MORE

Category: EVENTS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Baker County, Bay County, Bradford County, Calhoun County, CALS, Citrus County, Clay County, Escambia County, FAMU, Food Insecurity, Franklin County, Gadsden County, Gilchrist County, Gulf County, Hamilton County, Hernando County, Highlands County, Holmes County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Lafayette County, Leon County, Libbie Johnson, Liberty County, Madison County, Nassau County, Okaloosa County, Okeechobee County, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Putnam County, Santa Rosa County, Suwannee County, Taylor County, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County, UF/IFAS Extension Collier County, UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County, UF/IFAS Extension Duval County, UF/IFAS Extension Glades County, UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, UF/IFAS Extension Indian River County, UF/IFAS Extension Lee County, UF/IFAS Extension Levy County, UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County, UF/IFAS Extension Martin County, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County, UF/IFAS Extension Monroe County, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, UF/IFAS Extension Palm Beach County, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County, Union County, Wakulla County, Walton County, Washington County

A Healthy Table virtual workshop returns with holiday meal prep

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
September 1, 2021

It’s hard to believe, but the holiday season is just around the corner again, and many people will look forward to cooking festive meals. “A Healthy Table, Festive Feasts” is a special holiday-themed virtual cook-along workshop with ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Bay County, Calhoun County, Escambia, Gulf County, Jackson County, Liberty County, Manatee County, News, Northwest Extension District, Okaloosa County, Walton County
fallen trees after Hurricane Michael

Eight Months Later, Reflecting on Hurricane Michael and UF/IFAS Extension’s Role in Recovery

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
June 13, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- As each June brings a new hurricane season, the people of Florida begin to ready themselves for any storm that may target the state’s shorelines. Fresh in the minds of many this year, though, is Hurricane Michael, which ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Angie Lindsey, Bay County, Calhoun County, Disaster Planning, Franklin County, Gadsden County, Gulf County, Holmes County, Hurricane, Hurricane Michael, Jackson County, Liberty County, Northwest Extension District, Panhandle, Pete Vergot, Recovery, UF/IFAS Extension Northwest District, Washington County

UF/IFAS Extension Helps Panhandle Farmers After Hurricane Michael

by Brad Buck
October 23, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Doug Mayo must feel like his cellphone is permanently attached to his ear. For two weeks, Mayo has been taking and making calls, and helping people, mostly farmers, in Jackson County, get back on their feet as they recover ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Angie Lindsey, Calhoun County, Cattle, Doug Mayo, Family, Farmers, Florida State Agricultural Response Team, Help, Hurricane Michael, Jackson County, Judy Biss, Youth And Community Sciences