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Coming Soon: Healthy For Life

Patrick ZayasJuly 11th, 2024We are excited to announce a new partnership and program opportunity coming to UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. Starting on Thursday, August 15, 2024, Family and Consumer Sciences Agents Hillary Ayers and Patrick Zayas, in collaboration with the American Heart Association, would like to invite you to Healthy For Life, a four week, in-person educational program […]

Thought for Food (Part 1 of 5): Critical Thinking about Food, Agriculture and Nutrition

Rod GrederJuly 9th, 2024Consumers spend billions of dollars at the grocery store annually on heavily marketed products that promise exciting health benefits. Of course, we want to eat healthy, protect the environment, and buy food that is safe for our children. We want the claims to be true. But, many stories being told are to monger fear and […]

Exploring Florida’s Native Gems: Chickasaw Plum

Julia SirchiaJuly 9th, 2024The Chickasaw Plum is another Florida native that will catch your eye. This small, deciduous, multi-branched tree has delicate white blossoms and small, flavorful plums. Let’s talk about the origins, growing conditions, and ecological significance of native species, like the Chickasaw Plum. Origins of the Chickasaw Plum The Chickasaw Plum (Prunus angustifolia) is native to […]