UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
In times of crisis, topics like diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) can get pushed to the sidelines. Sometimes the crisis itself is an outcome of the lack of DEI in our community. Each of us can do our… Read More
The 2020 school year ended quite different than any high school students could have predicted. And now that it has ended, students will consider how to spend their time this summer. The “Next Stop: Job!” curriculum teaches youth… Read More
June 5 is World Environment Day! It’s been celebrated since 1974 and provides an opportunity for the global community to focus on the environment. This year’s pandemic has certainly given us all a reason to pause and reflect… Read More
We’ve been spending a lot of time at home due to the pandemic, and I’m sure many of you have been examining your resource use from paper towels to water, food and energy. According to this article, 64%… Read More
As our communities begin to reopen in phases, I keep hearing about the ‘new normal’ due to this global pandemic. For me, whenever someone refers to ‘normal’, I usually counter with “define normal.” Life has taught me that… Read More
Is work getting you down? Are you an essential worker? Has your workplace closed or are you still working from home? Dealing with COVID-19, most of us are increasingly anxious, frustrated and fearful. Understandably we can feel anxiety… Read More
This Wednesday evening, UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant launches the “Seafood at Your Fingertips: LIVE” cooking series. Libby Carnahan, Pinellas County Agent, is bringing you some fresh ideas for an old favorite- the can of Tuna! Libby will… Read More
Florida is often referred to as the fishing capital of the world, making it unsurprising that Floridians eat nearly twice as much seafood as consumers in the rest of the nation. However, like the rest of the country,… Read More
Some people say this crisis means the end of business as usual. I am not sure about that. What I DO know is that it has been hard to stay on task and stay motivated when there is… Read More
Hillary Miller is a Program Assistant for the Family Nutrition Program in Pinellas County. Hillary provides a service to the community that allows her to educate the public on eating healthy. Which Hillary discusses in and interview with… Read More
