May is High Blood Pressure Education Month! What is high blood pressure, also known as hypertension? Hypertension occurs when your blood pressure is consistently higher than normal (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2020). Hypertension can ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Demand for locally grown food soared during the pandemic, and this trend appears to be holding true for consumers. Concerns about sustainability and a demand for more familiar ingredients have put locally grown products in the spotlight throughout ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture
April 4th-8th, 2022 is Food Waste Prevention Week! There is an estimated 30-40 percent of food waste in the United States, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). What is food waste and what can we do to prevent it? ... READ MORE
Category: , Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
With spring break behind us, it won’t be long until school is out, and parents are looking for quality activities for their children. The Orange County 4-H Program is offering several day camp opportunities this summer that can keep kids learning ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
It’s Nice to Meet You! My name is Hillary Ayers and I am excited to be your new Family and Consumer Sciences/Food Systems Agent with UF/IFAS Extension Orange County! I started my position at the beginning of March and now that I am all ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
I know you know the tropical hibiscus flower. Perhaps you have enjoyed some hibiscus tea? It is a more popularized way of drinking up this flavorful flower, but it has many more uses than you may know of! One such use is a cranberry flavored ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
As you have already learned, the environment is unique in Florida and the seasons for growing vegetables is different from what you may be used to or what you have learned from social media sites that are not in the Central Florida area. Herbs ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, Work & Life
During a Florida summer, we often dread stepping outside to face temperatures upwards of 90 degrees Fahrenheit. If you take the right steps, exercise and leisure activities can be done outside safely and comfortably. Healthy Practices Choose ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Recreation, Water, Work & LifeEver feel like the energy fuel tank is on empty? Wake up tired, go to work tired, go home tired, and the cycle repeats day after day, making you think you’re in the movie Groundhog Day. Most people at some point in life may need to make minor ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Lots of people want to grow food but not everyone can or will dig up the yard. That could be for a lot of reasons such as poor soil conditions, too many trees, limited space, deed restrictions or they just love the lawn. Fear not, because you ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture