Are you feeling the stress of rapidly increasing gas and food prices? Today is a good day to begin changing your financial situation! Start by learning about important money matters and taking steps to improve your money skills. These five steps will help you on your path to “financial wellness.” Make a commitment. Changing your …
Living Well In The Panhandle
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Celebrate Earth Day: Take Action Towards Sustainability
In the summer of 1997, Charles Moore of Long Beach, California, a furniture refinisher and seafarer was returning from a sailing trip through the seldom traveled Subtropical North Pacific only to realize his sailboat was encircled by a “plastic soup” for as far as he could see. In fact, Charles Moore had stumbled upon what …
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Easter Egg Safety
Dye one set of eggs for hiding and another set for eating to reduce foodborne illness risk Easter Egg coloring can be a lot of fun for the whole family, but it is important to remember to practice food safety. “Based on USDA’s statistics, the average consumer would encounter a contaminated egg only once in …
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Living Well in the Panhandle Spring 2011 Issue
Judy Corbus Living Well in the Panhandle Newsletter Editor Washington and Holmes Counties JLCorbus@ufl.edu It’s hard to believe summer is knocking at our door – it seems like New Year’s Day was just last week! The warmth of summer ushers in an abundance of fresh produce. Farmers’ Markets are open, offering a colorful array of …
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Wise Water Use for Floridians
Shelley Swenson Family and Consumer Sciences/EFNEP Agent Wakulla County sswenson@ufl.edu Sustainable Big Bend and the UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Office have dedicated programming time this year to assist with the University’s Sustainable Floridians program. Our approach has been to establish community-based sustainability discussion groups and to show quality movies to further citizens’ understanding of the …
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Keeping Your Melons Safe
Marjorie Moore County Extension Director Bay County mreem@ufl.edu Melons are one of nature’s greatest gifts. But, did you know that this precious food commodity can pose a risk if not handled and stored properly? Melons are exposed to microorganisms from the soil as well as pests because they are grown on the ground. That’s why …
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Financial Literacy and Retirement Readiness
Kristin Jackson Family and Consumer Sciences/4-H Agent Jefferson County kris88@ufl.edu Financial Literacy is having the knowledge you need to make wise financial decisions. Recent research has found that financial literacy is related to retirement savings and retirement readiness. As America shifts from pension plans seen in the 1980s to defined contribution plans (ex. personal …
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Encourage Kids to be Healthy Eaters
Betty Miller County Extension Director Leon County millerb@leoncountyfl.gov How can I encourage my children to be healthy eaters? When parents ask for parenting advice, my response usually starts like this, “Well, it depends…..” However, my reply to the healthy eating question is straightforward. Set a good example, have healthy foods available, and make mealtimes fun. …
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Research Shows: Volunteerism Promotes Better Health
Melanie G. Taylor Family and Consumer Sciences/4-H Agent Gulf County metaylor@ufl.edu The importance of volunteerism has always been strong, but in these tough times of economic hardship, natural disasters, and wartime, the number of volunteers helping those in need are not only helping others, but themselves, too. Upon entering office, President Obama began a campaign-United …
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