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Cottage Foods

In 2011, the Florida Legislature enacted HB 7209 (now Section 500.80, Florida Statutes) (http://leg.state.fl.us/statutes/) allowing individuals to manufacture, sell, and store certain types of cottage foods in an unlicensed kitchen.

Food Security

Access by all people, at all times to sufficient food for an active and healthy life. Food security includes at a minimum: the ready availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods, and an assured ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways.

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Life Skills Development

Personal and social skills needed by everyone in daily living. [NALT]

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UF/IFAS Extension Initiative 5: Empowering Individuals and Families

Well-functioning families are the foundation of healthy communities. These families protect and nurture their members while teaching their children how to become thriving and contributing members of society. Families vary in structure, age, income, and other characteristics. Strong families foster the health, well-being, and financial security of all Florida communities.

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Publications

Pyramids to Urns: Funeral Costs and Options

Mary N. Harrison

This document explores the evolution of burial customs from ancient times to the present, highlighting cultural, religious, and regional differences. It discusses the importance of preplanning for funerals to alleviate emotional and financial stress on survivors. Various options for final disposition, including earth burial, cremation, direct disposal, and body donation, are examined. The document also emphasizes the significance of understanding funeral costs, selecting a funeral service provider, and the benefits of prepaying for funeral expenses. It provides practical advice on making informed decisions to ensure respectful and affordable funeral arrangements. First published July, 2000.

Understanding Military Retirement and Supporting Military Retirees in Your Service Network

Kristen Jowers and Martie Gillen

This publication discusses aspects of military retirement, including retirement systems, planning processes, pay and taxes, survivor benefits, and planning resources. Written by Kristen Jowers and Martie Gillen, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2023.

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On the Front Lines: Helping Military Spouses Thrive in Your Community

Kristen Jowers and Martie Gillen

Knowing how to support military spouses in your service network can contribute to mission readiness, and help military spouses thrive in the communities you serve. This publication discusses military spouse demographics, military spouse employment, military spouse well-being including food security, financial security, and civilian community belonging, and employment resources and strategies to support military spouses. Written by Kristen Jowers and Martie Gillen, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2024.

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Estimating Benefits of Residential Outdoor Water Conservation: A Step-by-Step Guide

Tatiana Borisova, Laura A. Warner, Weizhe Weng, Jennison Searcy, Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Michael Dukes

This article was developed to help Extension agents, water-conservation managers, and homeowners estimate the economic benefits of residential outdoor water conservation. It provides guidance for reporting benefits, including lowered utility bills for homeowners, reduced water-delivery costs for utilities, and increased water supply. This publication also offers an example of an impact statement.­

OneOp: A Professional Development Resource for Extension Professionals

Kristen Jowers and Martie Gillen

This publication is part of a series that aims to provide valuable resources, information, and support to family service professionals and Extension agents who support military families navigating the unique challenges and opportunities that come with a military lifestyle. Written by Kristen Jowers and Martie Gillen, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, July 2023.