In Honor of National Nutrition Month, let’s talk about antioxidants. If you’ve ever tried to improve your diet, chances are, you’ve heard of this. An antioxidant is a substance that helps to protect the cells against damage. This damage ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
The ServSafe Manager’s class and exam session will be offered again in Pasco County at our Dade City office. ServSafe is the national food safety certification for those working, or planning to work, in the food industry. The class/exam ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Last year during strawberry season, did you pick a little too many strawberries? Were you looking for ways to cook and bake with them, freeze them, or finding other ways to eat them before they went bad? This year, pick as many strawberries ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Now that we made it 30 days past Christmas, you likely have received your latest credit card statement(s) with your holiday spending by now. If you are one of the 35% of Americans who took on holiday debt, you be may in financial stress. ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeBy Syreeta McDonald, Extension Intern Carbohydrates, or carbs, are an essential part of our diet. Carbs are broken down into glucose, which is the primary source of energy for our bodies. Knowing the different types of carbohydrates and how ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
We all know that stress is not good for us and leads to health problems. Stress can also be detrimental to cattle in ways we may not easily see. That is why low-stress or quiet handling of cattle is an important principle in the Beef Quality ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Trick Or Treat: Sweet Alternatives By Syreeta McDonald, Extension Intern For most people, October marks the beginning of the holiday season. If you celebrate Halloween, you are likely already stocking up on the seasonal candy to pass out ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
The general rule to have 3-6 months’ worth of expenses saved in your emergency fund takes on a whole new meaning when someone goes through a natural disaster. A hurricane can wreak havoc on family finances, everything from going into collections ... READ MORE
Category: CropsWhile it’s good to stock up now on nonperishable food, do you know what to do with your current refrigerated food before the storm hits? Perishable food becomes compromised during a power outage after a certain amount of time. ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Food Safety, Work & Life
People who own ‘small acreage’ usually look to have some ‘small agriculture’ that perhaps enhances their income or enhances their rural lifestyle. Poultry are a popular choice because they are relatively easy to manage. Goats and sheep ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock