Category: Work & Life

UF/IFAS Extension Polk County’s Annual Peanut Butter Challenge

by Jasi Romero
November 6, 2024

Join the Peanut Butter Challenge: Spread the Love! Get ready to go nuts for a great cause! The Peanut Butter Challenge is back and and it’s more exciting than ever! Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension and Florida A&M University (FAMU) Cooperative ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Charity, Donate, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food Banks, Food Pantries, PBChallenge, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Polk County, PolkExtension, Spread The Love, Spread The Peanut Butter

Diabetes Hurricane Prep: Smart Pantry Staples to Keep Your Blood Sugar in Check

by anikolai
October 7, 2024

Let’s pretend you are preparing for a hurricane, and you’re taking stock of our pantry. What do you find? Chips, crackers, granola bars…and marshmallow Peeps. Now, while those might sound like classic hurricane snacks, they’re not exactly ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition,
Tags: Anikolai, Carbohydrates, Diabetes, Health, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, UF/IFAS Polk County

Hurricane Milton: Updates for Polk’s Small Farmers

by Luis Rodriguez Rosado
October 7, 2024

Here are some steps to follow for farmers, ranchers and growers during emergencies. Take care of yourselves and your families before taking care of the farm. Secure all your farm equipment, protect your plants or animals, and remove ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Hurricane, Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Preparation, Preparedness, Storms

Hurricane Milton Updates from UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

by Shannon Carnevale, Nicole Walker, Anne Yasalonis, Julie Schelb, anikolai, Luis Rodriguez Rosado, Shreemoyee Ghosh and Bridget Stice

October 7, 2024

As our community recovers from Hurricane Milton, see the following storm-related updates from our office. You’ll find extension program and event updates, storm prep and recovery resources, and local resources here. Stay tuned to your local ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Featured, Hurricane, Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Preparation, Milton, Preparedness, Storms

Using Sandbags for Flood Protection During Tropical Weather

by Shannon Carnevale
September 24, 2024

As we prepare for incoming tropical weather, protecting your home from floodwaters becomes a top priority, especially for those living in flood-prone areas. Using sandbags for flood protection is a commonly used and cost-effective method to ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Helene, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Preparedness, Storms

Hurricane Prep for the Landscape: A new episode of Your Central Florida Yard podcast

by Anne Yasalonis and Julie Schelb

May 22, 2024

Hurricane Prep for Landscapes In this episode of Your Central Florid Yard, we talk hurricane prep for landscapes. Living in Florida includes being prepared for hurricanes. Many people know how to get their homes ready but what should do for ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Disaster Prep, Featured, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Hurricane, Hurricane Prep, Jschelb, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Special-topics, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County, Your Central Florida Yard, Your Central Florida Yard Podcast, YourCentralFloridaYardpodcast

New Episode from Naturally Florida Podcast: “Mosquito Season is Coming!”

by Lara Milligan and Shannon Carnevale

April 15, 2024

Are you itching for answers to the pesky mosquitoes starting to make their presence known? In this two-part episode, we explore the mosquitoes of Florida, covering everything from mosquito biology, types of mosquitoes, mosquito surveillance ... READ MORE

Category: , Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Lmilligan, Mosquito, Mosquitoes, Naturally Florida Podcast, Shannon Carnevale

Keeping it Fresh: How long is food still good after a power outage?

by anikolai
August 28, 2023

Keeping it Fresh: How long is food still good after a power outage? Whether a rat knocked out your freezer plug (that was actually the subject of the last phone call I received at my job), or the wrath of a hurricane leaves you powerless, situations ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Anikolai, Food Safety, Foodsafety, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, UF/IFAS Polk County

Polk County Extension Updates: Idalia

by Shannon Carnevale, Nicole Walker, Anne Yasalonis and Julie Schelb

August 27, 2023

As Idalia leaves our area, see the following storm-related updates from our office. You’ll find extension program and event updates, storm prep and recovery resources, and local resources here. Stay tuned to your local news channels and Polk ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Prep, Hurricane Preparedness, Idalia, Tropical Storm Idalia

Florida Waters Stewardship Program (Polk County)

by Shannon Carnevale
August 5, 2023

Have you ever wondered about the intricate ways we interact with water? Water plays a crucial role in our daily lives, from the water we drink to the landscapes we admire. It shapes our environment, our culture, and our future. Typically, ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Water
Tags: Ecosystem Services, Environmental Literacy, Florida, Lakes, Natural Resources, Polk County, Shannon Carnevale, Stormwater, Sustainable Living, Water

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