UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County
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
Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office… Read More
Rachel Preble, Dietetic Intern Bay Pines VA Health Care System Eating should be a pleasurable experience. There’s nothing worse than coming down with a nasty bug after enjoying your favorite meal. September is National Food Safety Education Month,… Read More
Katelyn Smulligan, Dietetic Intern Bays Pines VA Healthcare System The stress of preparing for a hurricane can be all too overwhelming. Board up the house, have an evacuation plan, as well as a stockpile of food and water…. Read More
August is Kids Eat Right Month and one of the best ways to get help your kids make healthy food choices is to get them into the kitchen. Cooking is a valuable life skill that not only teaches… Read More
Nan Jensen, Extension Agent Schools is out and summer is here so let the fun begin. Whether it’s a cookout at the beach, a backyard barbecue or a picnic in the park, remember to play it safe with… Read More
by Brianna Carroll, Dietetic Intern Bay Pines VA Healthcare System The holiday season is filled with joy, family, friends and food. While you can never have too much joy, friends or family, too often we are surrounded by… Read More
Florida is the “Fishing Capital of the World” with more world record fish catches than any other state or country. From an economic perspective, Florida also leads all states in economic impacts for its marine recreational fisheries and has… Read More
By Nan Jensen, Extension Agent Family and Consumer Sciences We do our best to serve our families food that’s safe and healthy, to reduce their risk of food borne illness, a serious public health issue that causes approximately… Read More
