UF/IFAS Extension
Hendry County
Serving the residents and agricultural community of Hendry County with up to date information, modern technology and innovative solutions for rural living and production oriented agriculture.
Contact
hendry@ifas.ufl.edu
863-674-4092
1085 Pratt Boulevard
LaBelle, FL 33935
Hours
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Diabetes: Know the Facts
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition in which the body has difficulty making or using insulin. Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of glucose (sugar) in our blood
08/27/2017
RoboCalls Are On The Rise
Robocalls – those annoying unsolicited calls to your home phone or your mobile phone where you hear some cryptic recorded message designed to keep you on the line or make you call a number for more information. As someone who is registered on both the federal and Florida Do Not Call List, I don’t expect to get them
08/18/2017
What's Going on in Florida
Support local UF programs this Giving Day, Feb. 18
Highlights
Support Polk County Agri-Fest by visiting https://givingday.ufl
02/17/2021
Handling Meat Safely
Let’s talk about how to safely handle your meat before, during, and after cooking.
Start by storing your meat appropriately
07/26/2017
Pandemic eating among the food-secure: more comfort foods, but not a drastic increase
During the first three months of the pandemic, food-secure people did not change their eating habits very much, although some of them turned a bit more to comfort foods, new University of Florida research shows. The study also serves as a cautionary tale for how people might want to eat in future pandemics
01/05/2021
Your Credit Report is Really Free – and Really Important
I saw a meme the other day on social media that seemed to say that someone was glad they were nearly broke because at least they wouldn't be a victim of identify theft. It was all I could do to refrain from commenting with all the reasons why this post wasn't accurate! Although I felt it my duty, I also realize that no one appreciates the various grammar and content 'nazis' found on facebook - best to just keep calm and scroll on
08/10/2017
Beef Grades
You, as the consumer, may be overwhelmed by your choices when you approach the meat counter at our local grocery stores. No matter what you are looking for, there is a delicious and nutritious option that will meet all your expectations
07/26/2017
Handling Meat Safely
Let’s talk about how to safely handle your meat before, during, and after cooking.
Start by storing your meat appropriately
07/26/2017
Zika: OSHA guidelines for outdoor workers
OSHA guidelines for outdoor workers:
OSHA recommends employers train workers on how to protect themselves about the importance of eliminating areas where mosquitoes breed on the work site.
In addition, OSHA suggests employers provide insect repellents and protective clothing and encourage their use
08/18/2016
