You can participate in the 2023 Peanut Butter Challenge by donating unopened jars of peanut butter at the UF/ IFAS Extension St. Lucie County. All peanut butter donations go to local food pantries to help feed families in need. We thank ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
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
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
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
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
The UF Social Media Committee Soup Blitz #NationalSoupDay will be on February 4, 2022. During this event, colleagues and the public interested in participating can use social media on February 4, 2022 to push out soup nutrition, recipes, locally ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Introduction Floridians love barbecuing. Have you ever tried making homemade pizza on the barbecue grill? Adding Florida fresh produce and herbs from your garden can add to the deliciousness. Watch the video below to learn how. Food Safety As ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Work & Life
Spending money to maintain things used to be something I thought was optional. It took me a while to learn that spending for maintenance was a great way to make sure I could save money in the future. Sure, I knew that it was important to have ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Money Matters, Work & Life
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
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