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Don’t Eat the Frozen Peas (unless they were cooked first!)


September 26, 2023

I grew up in restaurants, I love to cook, and I teach commercial food safety.  On a recent webinar explaining the most current food code updates, I learned that frozen foods are not created equally. Did you know that if a commercially prepared ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: FCS, Food Safety, Frozen Foods, Suwannee County Extension, Topic Tuesday, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County

The Power of Livestock Judging


September 19, 2023

Being involved in 4-H allows various opportunities for youth to be engaged, it allows them the opportunity to explore careers, express ideas, and allows them to develop life skills. Through the involvement in 4-H, members are able serve on the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-h Livestock, Agriculture, Animals, Cattle, Farm, Livestock, Suwannee County Extension, Topic Tuesday, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County

Showcasing the Final Products from Quilt Camp


September 13, 2023

Volunteers! The success of the UF/IFAS Suwannee County’s Quilt in a Week camp could not have happened without a lot of amazing volunteers to help.  A big shout out to: Cathy Rogers, Jane Corless, Denise Suits, Lois Scheer, Anda Chance, Sheila ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #JOANNLOVES4H, DayCamp4-H, Florida4H, Quiltcamp4H, Suwannee County Extension, Suwannee4H, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County

Sesame Added To List of Top Allergens


January 17, 2023

When someone has an allergic reaction, it is the body’s response to a protein in a food. The body thinks the protein is dangerous and begins to attack it. Eating, touching, or smelling the food can cause a reaction. The reactions range from ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Allergens, Allergic Reaction, Food Safety, Sesame, Suwannee County Extension, Topic Tuesday, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County

Soil Test Now to Get a Head Start on Spring Planting: Part 1


December 22, 2022

Want to get a head start on planting this spring? Then the time to soil test is now! Soil testing is an easy way to determine the nutrient management needs ahead of time. This can allow for easier planning and budgeting of resources for farmers ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Agriculture, Horticulture, Row Crops, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Agriculture, Suwannee County Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County

Are You Looking for a Way to get Financial Assistance on Your Farm or Forestry Operation?


November 21, 2022

Introduction to financial assistance program for all farm and forestry operations will be Offered Dec 13th, 2022 at the NFREC-SV for Suwannee all surrounding counties Financial Assistance Expo flyer Who do farm and forestry producers go ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
Tags: Agriculture, Conservation Farming, Farm, Farm Equipment, Farm Management, Finance, Money, NFREC Suwannee Valley, Row Crops, Small Farms, Suwannee County Agriculture, Suwannee County Extension, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County

November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month


November 15, 2022

Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers.  In Florida, radon test data reveals that 1 out of every five homes tested had radon levels at or above the US Environmental Protection Agency’s action level for indoor radon. ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Home Maintenance, Prevention, Radon, Suwannee County Extension, Topic Tuesday, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County

How can you make your calves more marketable?


October 25, 2022

Cattle producers are always looking to add value to their cattle operation through marketing strategies. However, there are several ways to add value through basic management practices, although applying these practices do not always guarantee ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Animals, Livestock, Suwannee County Extension, Topic Tuesday, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County

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