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Living Well in the Panhandle Spring 2011 Issue

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Living Well In The Panhandle

September 16, 2011

September 16, 2011

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 fruits and vegetables to enhance your meals – contact your county Extension Office for locations near you.  Careful handling of fruits and vegetables is important in reducing foodborne illness risk.  Check out “Keeping Your Melons Safe” for easy tips for enjoying their fresh taste safely. 

Will you have children in your home this summer?  “Encourage Kids to Be Healthy Eaters” offers fun, practical ways to help children develop healthy habits and promote family togetherness.   Do you have a hobby or skill you can share with a 4-H Club?  Research shows volunteering can boost your health and many opportunities exist in your community.  Check “Research Shows:  Volunteerism Promotes Better Health” for details.  We also have information on planning for your retirement (it’s never too early to start!), the Master Money Mentor Program, using water wisely, and calibrating your oven.

Have a fun, safe summer (don’t forget your sunscreen and hat!) and contact your UF/IFAS Extension Office for the latest information on nutrition, food preservation, money management, lawn care and gardening, and many other topics to help you find solutions for your life!

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Gardening in the Panhandle Summer Issue

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Gardening In The Panhandle

September 16, 2011

September 16, 2011

Alex Bolques
Editor, Horticulture Agent
Gadsden County Extension
ABOL@UFL.EDU

As we enter the second half of the year, July is typically hot and humid.  You may also expect frequent afternoon thunderstorms, as we have also entered into Florida’s rainy season.  Remember to stay hydrated while working in the garden and protect yourself from harmful ultraviolet radiation (sunlight).

Last month, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new rules on rating sunscreens.  While these will not take effect for another year, (two years for small sunscreen manufacturers), the rule helps to clear up confusion about which product to use.  According to FDA, a broad spectrum SPF 15 product, if used as directed with other sun protection measures (see product label), reduces the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging, as well as helps prevent sunburn.  As a general rule, sunscreen should be applied twenty minutes before going outside and reapplied every two hours or after swimming or sweating. 

In this issue, you will learn about some of the easiest ways to identify the correct time to harvest your summer vegetables, tips on how to manage trees in the landscape to reduce windstorm or hurricane damage, lawn care considerations, cicada killers, Ganoderma butt rot on palms, and use of buttonbush in the landscape.

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Panhandle Agriculture Spring 2011 Issue

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Panhandle Agriculture

September 16, 2011

September 16, 2011

Judy Ludlow
County Extension Director
Calhoun County
judy.ludlow@ufl.edu

Springtime, Springtide, or Vernal Equinox; however you describe this time of year, it is here!  Spring is a time of change, and renewal; change in the weather, and renewal of nature.  The soil is warming, seeds are sprouting, and the weather is unpredictable.  I found the following quotes to be appropriate for this issue of Panhandle Agriculture!

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“In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six different kinds of weather inside of four and twenty hours.” ~Mark Twain

and

“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.”  ~Margaret Atwood

Don’t you agree?  It is a sweet smell indeed, and agricultural producers everywhere are preparing–preparing their fields for crops of food and fiber. 

In this issue of Panhandle Agriculture you’ll find a variety of information including articles on our changing climate, the importance of soil temperature, herd health, etc.  We hope you enjoy this issue of Panhandle Agriculture, and as always, if you have any questions or comments, please contact your local County Extension Agent.  Our phone numbers, addresses, and emails are listed on the last page of this newsletter.

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