Let’s Talk Tomatoes
Tomatoes are abundant this time of year and you have many options to buy local and fresh. Tomatoes are one of the most popular home garden vegetable to grow and should now be providing the home gardener with… Read More
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Florida Saves Week 2017, February 27 – March 4, 2017
Nationally, America Saves Week is an annual opportunity to promote good personal savings behavior! More locally, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is collaborating with America Saves in a campaign to help Floridians… Read More
Eco-Nomic Living Expo at Santa Rosa Mall Saturday, Feb. 11
Come join the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Office for the 2017 Eco-Nomic Living Expo at the Santa Rosa Mall in Mary Esther on Saturday, February 11. This year’s Expo begins a 10 am and ends at 3 pm… Read More
Gifts from the Kitchen Make the Holidays Special
It is that time of year when we think about giving special gifts to the people in our lives that mean the most to us. Your list might include teachers, neighbors, friends and co-workers. Gifts don’t have to… Read More
Pumpkins Have Arrived
Even though the weather is still warm, fall is right around the corner. Walk into any local grocery store and pumpkins are starting to show up. Pumpkins are a staple for the beginning of the fall season. Locally,… Read More
Are You Prepared For A Storm?
Hurricane season is upon us and it is already an active season! To help you be prepared for a storm, we have made several videos on the following topics: Food Inventory, Important Documents, Landscape, Children, Livestock, Boats, Post… Read More
Staying Safe in the Sun
In Florida, we are so lucky to have access to beautiful beaches and weather. There are an infinite number of outdoor activities to do. This past week I tried a new one for me, SUP (Stand Up Paddle… Read More
“Egg”cellent Food Safety Tips for Your Holiday
It seems that everywhere you look, an egg hunt is being advertised, egg dye kits are on every corner in the store, and the Internet is a-buzz with cool decorating ideas. Keep in mind this season that this… Read More
Participate in Okaloosa County 2015 Peanut Butter Challenge
Join Okaloosa County Extension along with University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Florida Peanut Producers Association to help take a bite out of hunger by participating in a local peanut butter drive…. Read More