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Healthy Florida Lifestyle Workshop

by Jenny Rodriguez
March 14, 2019

For an opportunity to learn how to be healthy in every aspect and stage of your life, plan to attend our Healthy Florida Lifestyle Workshop series starting Friday, April 12, 2019 at 10am-12pm. Register at www.oclivingwell.eventbrite.com for ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Health & Nutrition, HOME LANDSCAPES, Home Management, Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Chickens, Eggs, Event, Exercise, Fruit, Healthy Living, Money, Ocextension, Vegetables

So You Think You Want to Start a Greenhouse Business in Florida

by Liz Felter
February 27, 2019

Here’s few tips to consider before you get started. There’s a lot to know, but you can learn it in advance to diving in. This will prevent you from making costly mistakes. Have a Business Plan Create a business plan that includes your ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Agribusiness, Business, Fertilizer, Greenhouse, Ocextension, Pest Management, PH

Five a Day Your Way

by Jana Anderson
February 26, 2019

As aging occurs, our bodies require different nutrients and quantities of those nutrients. Most nutrients can be found by eating a balanced diet and making the most of our plate by adding a variety of fruits and vegetables. Adding fruits and ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Age, Fruits, Health, Medications, Ocextension, Saving Money, Vegetable, Wellness

“Hormone Free” Meat

by JK Yarborough
February 26, 2019

A seller will always do their best to get you to buy their product. After all if they don’t sell, they don’t make money. So it is in the sellers’ best interest to make their product better than the rest of the competition. Or at least ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Livestock
Tags: Hormones, Implants, Meat, Ocextension

Know Your Grains

by Virgilia Zabala
January 30, 2019

While many of us may have heard that we need to eat grains, we may not really understand what the “big deal” is when it comes to choosing the type or source of the grain. If you add to that the confusion around “gluten free,” “whole ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Gluten, MyPlate, Ocextension, Whole Grains

Spring Planting

by BLOGS.IFAS
January 16, 2019

Spring is the time of year that many people get enthusiastic about planting trees and shrubs in their landscape. While planting can be done during any season, fluctuations in temperature, rainfall, and other environmental conditions could influence ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES, Horticulture
Tags: Ocextension, Planting, Plants, Shrubs, Spring, Trees

Citizenship Education for Youth

by Melinda Souers
January 15, 2019

Citizenship Education for 4-H Youth The 4-H program values a “learn-by-doing approach to help youth gain the knowledge and skills they need to be responsible, productive citizens.” In support of this mission, citizenship education is one ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth
Tags: 4-H Events, Citizenship, Leadership, Life Skills, Ocextension, Youth

Residential Market Gardens

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 30, 2018

Did you know that you can grow fruits, vegetables and herbs as a home occupation provided you sell them off-site, away from your residence? Follow the same growing procedures recommended for home gardeners; just add more space so you will have ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Horticulture
Tags: Fruits, Herbs, Home Gardener, Market Garden, Ocextension, Vegetables

Holiday Shopping Survival Guide: 10 Tips to Keep the Holiday Fun and Avoid Extra Holiday Debt

by Jenny Rodriguez
November 30, 2018

The holidays are here! Some people plan and shop for the upcoming festivities throughout the year, while others prefer to shop last minute. Whatever your style, it’s likely you’ll utilize online or mobile shopping to get at least some of ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Budget, Debt, Holiday Shopping, Holiday Stress, Ocextension

Advisory Committees – Youth/Adult Partnerships to Support 4-H

by Elver Pardo
November 29, 2018

In Orange County 4-H, we use advisory committees to advise and support the 4-H Agents. These committees are composed of both adults and youth and have no formal legal responsibility, but instead help Agents with decision-making. This partnership ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: 4-H, Leadership, Ocextension, Volunteers, Youth

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