Living Well in the Panhandle

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...

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...

 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...

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...

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...

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...