Family & Consumer Sciences
Daily life often brings complicated challenges involving relationships, work, health, nutrition, family finances, and many other important areas. Whether you want to improve your money management skills, spend more quality time with loved ones, or lose weight sensibly, UF/IFAS Extension offers expert, science-based guidance to help you succeed.
Food, Nutrition and Health
Food, nutrition and health programs offered through the UF/IFAS Extension Bay County office help individuals, families, and communities make informed choices about food and lifestyles that support their physiological health, economic, and social well-being. Principles found in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans are used for youth and adults.
Food Safety and Quality
UF/IFAS Extension Bay County’s Food Safety and Quality Program is dedicated to providing training which enables food managers and staff to offer Bay County consumers food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment.
Family and Personal Finances
The UF/IFAS Extension Bay County office provides educational classes, resources and materials to help people find information that responds to their issues during tough economic times.
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Senior Care in Florida: Tips for Caregivers
It’s probably no surprise that retirees are moving to Florida in large numbers every day. About 6.3 million Florida residents are over age 60. When counting only older adults, Florida is still one of the 30 most populated states. People are...
Back to School Basics – The Importance of Prioritizing Sleep
School is back in session. The long days of summer and not following a schedule have come to an end. It is important to help your child/teenager get back on a regular schedule and into a normal sleep routine. Busy lifestyles filled with school,...
Egg-cellent Celebrations: Safeguarding Springtime Traditions with Egg Safety Tips
Springtime brings warmer weather and festive occasions like Easter, Passover, and graduations. And what's a spring celebration without eggs? From cooking all the traditional recipes to preparing for the annual egg hunt, it's important to handle...