Are you looking to start cooking and shopping for healthier foods? Are you trying to work towards a new health goal that has something to do with better food choices? Do you still think healthy eating is more expensive than prepackaged/processed ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
The Pasco County Fair is back! That means a jam-packed day of food and fun with your friends and family. However, for those who are still trying to eat “clean,” the fair is a hard place to keep up that lifestyle! You are bombarded with ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Happy new month! January flew by and we are now in what many of us recognize as National Heart Month. How do you take care of your heart? Diet and fitness are easy ways to prevent heart disease. For example, are you getting enough fiber? ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeOut of the four emergency phases, mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery, the recovery phase can take the longest. If you left your home during the hurricane, it is understandable to feel eager to return home, but it might be best ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster PreparationIt is important to be prepared to help ensure your family’s safety while reducing levels of distress. Being prepared—and calm—is crucial in times of emergencies. Below are some guidelines to help you make sure you are on track to preparing ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster PreparationThis summer, many summer camps in Pasco County will get to see the Family Nutrition Program teach the Organ Wise Guys, a youth curriculum that gives “character” to our body’s organs. One of the main concepts the kids will take away from ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeWith the heat of the summer, some of us may not want to cook over a hot stove. Cold snacks and meals may be more refreshing for those who don’t want hot food or who want to avoid having to sweat in the kitchen. While salads are always an option, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeThe parents at Gulfside Elementary had the opportunity to go on a grocery store tour this week after recently doing a trip for Lacoochee Elementary. One of the fun things about the tours is that, at the end, after going through all the five ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, Work & LifeI am proud to announce the addition of Ms. Stacey Struhar, as our new Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent. Stacey will be fully on board starting Monday, April 24, 2017 and located at our office in Dade City. Soon, Stacey will be reaching ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & LifeThe Tasty Tuesday Organic Market is a farmers market located at the New Port Richey library every Tuesday morning. On one recent Tuesday, FNP did a nutrition lesson on fruits and vegetables and on increasing variety by focusing on different ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life