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National Honey Bee Day

Celebrate National Honeybee Day 2023 with a Honey Tasting in Fort Pierce

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August 3, 2023

Have you ever wanted to experience the different tastes of locally sourced honey?  This might be the perfect opportunity. Come and celebrate National Honeybee Day with this fun honey tasting event in Fort Pierce.  The UF/IFAS Extension St ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES, Work & Life
Tags: #bee, #FoodIsOurMiddleName, #UFBugs, #wildlife, Fort Pierce, Ft Pierce, Honey, Honey Bee, Honey Bee Day
Sea Vegetables at Harbor Branch

My Internship Shadowing Experience: Sea Vegetables at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

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June 6, 2022

My Background My name is Sean M., and I was born and raised in coastal SE Florida. I am currently a senior at the University of Florida studying Forest Resources and Conservation with a specialization in Protected Areas Management. I was ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Health & Nutrition, Horticulture, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: FAU, Harbor Branch, Internship, Sea Vegetable
cauliflower and carrots

Fresh and Healthy Summer Salad Mix

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May 28, 2022

I couldn't let May slip away without sharing a video I made showcasing how I make my fresh and healthy summer salad mix.  There is no cooking involved - only chopping some vegetables. This recipe calls for only six ingredients. In honor of ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Broccoli, Carrot, Cauliflower, Dried Cranberries, Maple Syrup, Recipe, Salad, Summer Salad Mix, Sunflower Seeds, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

It Started with the Onion

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February 4, 2022

At one point in my life I made homemade soup daily. At first it was an unwelcome chore done early in the morning for our café. We no longer have the café. I miss making soup. Moreover, I miss people’s reaction to a delicious and creative ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Food Business, Food Is Our Middle Name, NationalSoupDay, Onions, Produce, Restauranteur, Soup, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County
Mosquito

Bromeliads and Mosquitoes

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July 25, 2020

What can you do to prevent mosquitoes from inhabiting your bromeliad plants? The information below is courtesy of Dr. Roxanne Connelly formerly with the UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Lab and currently with CDC. There are several options: ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Dengue, Florida Medical Entomology Lab, FMEL, Gioeli, Mosquito, Mosquitoes, Virus, West Nile
Handwashing

UF/IFAS Extension Partners with Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie on COVID-19 Outreach to Ag Communities

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June 16, 2020

The April 17, 2020 COVID-19 advisory produced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security identifies food and agricultural production systems as critical infrastructure in the U.S. Locally, the UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County is partnering ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, NATURAL RESOURCES
Tags: COVID-19

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