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Sun Safe & Summer Fun: Master the 5 S’s!

by ambernorris
June 11, 2025

Stay Safe with the 5 S’s! Coauthor and Edited by Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN - Extension Agent I, Nutrition and Health Summer's here, and that means more time outdoors, enjoying the beautiful sunshine! While we all love a good dose of vitamin ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Anorris, Family, Florida, Garden, Gardening, Health, Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, Life Skills, Master Gardener, Tampa, Tampa Bay, UF/IFAST Extension, Youth
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After the storms: UF/IFAS study seeks photos illustrating hurricane recovery

by Megan Winslow
April 30, 2025

UF/IFAS this week launched “Images of Recovery,” a photo-centric research study funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Floridians are asked to answer a survey and submit photos that illustrate how they have recovered ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Angela Lindsey, Community, Debby, Disaster, EDEN, Extension Disaster Education Network, Family, Financial Aid, FYCS, Helene, Hurricane, Ian, Idalia, IFAS, Image, Images Of Recovery, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Megan Winslow, Milton, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture, Nifa, Photo, Photography, Photovoice, PIE Center, Recovery, Research, Study, Survey, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, USDA, Youth And Community Sciences

Carrying on a family tradition, a UF/IFAS CALS grad inspires the next generation of citrus growers

by Brad Buck
February 20, 2025

Managing orange groves in Florida – a state prone to hurricanes and citrus greening disease – is no easy task. But for fifth-generation citrus grower and University of Florida alum Morgan McKenna Porter, it’s a passion. “[Growing ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Citrus, Citrus Greening Disease, Citrus Industry, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Family, Graduate, Lake Wales, McKenna & Associates Citrus Inc., McKenna Brothers Inc., Morgan McKenna Porter, Outdoors, Riley McKenna, UF/IFAS Research, Wedgworth Leadership Institute

Why Taylor County Elementary Schools Need the PROSPER Botvin LifeSkills Program 

by Tharpe
December 6, 2024

Children in Taylor County, like those in many rural and low-income communities, face unique challenges that can limit their potential to thrive. Risk factors such as limited access to resources, economic instability, and exposure to adverse ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Curriculum, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Family, Life Skills, Substance Use Prevention, Taylor County, Youth

Helpful information for holiday travel.

by Alicia Betancourt
November 15, 2024

Holiday travel can be both exciting and stressful. Whether you plan to fly or drive, there are some excellent tips to make it less stressful. Firstly, plan for something to go wrong. Make sure you have the money and time available in case ... READ MORE

Category: , SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Adaptable, Airline Apps, Airport, Arrive Early, Book In Advance, Books, Budget, Carry-on Luggage, Chargers, Crowds, Download, Drive, Enjoyable Journey, Essentials, Family, Flexibility, Fly, Friends, Holiday Travel, Itinerary, Jumper Cables, Last Minute, Laundry Bag, Leave Early, Long Lines, Medications, Money, Movies, Non-peak Hours, Off-peak Days, Pack Light, Podcasts, Positive Mindset, Potential Delays, Power Bank, Preparation, Prices, Raincoat, Reimbursement, Safe Travels, Safety Kit, Save Money, Security Checks, Sense Of Humor, Snacks, Spare Tire, Time, Tips, Travel Apps, Travel Documents, Travel Insurance, Unexpected Challenges, Water Bottles, Waze, Weather Delay, Weather Delays

UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County: Explained

by Julia Sirchia
October 30, 2024

Who is UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County? The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Pasco County is an off-campus branch of UF that offers a wide range of helpful educational materials and programs ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Central Florida, Community Gardens, Extension, Family, Family Nutrition Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lifestyle, Money Management, One Stop Shop, Pasco Extension, Pasco Master Gardeners, Quality, UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Office, Youth

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