UF IFAS Extension Polk County Family and Consumer Sciences

UF IFAS Extension Polk County Family and Consumer Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences addresses the needs and concerns related to family well-being. Current programming includes nutrition, health, and food safety

Welcome to the Family and Consumer Sciences page! The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF IFAS) Extension Polk County Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Department is here to provide science based information to everyone in Polk County to ensure a healthy, happy, and safe family. We offer classes, lunch and learns, and university materials on anything tha

t you may have a question on regarding your family matters whether it's your diet, lifestyle, finances, work-related stress, or working with your children. Feel free to contact our Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, Whitney Fung, with your questions at [email protected] or by phone at (863) 519-1072. Like our page and visit us often to learn about updated information on nutrition and health! Follow us on twitter ! The University of Florida IFAS Extension Polk County Family and Consumer Sciences intends to educate, inform and provide updated information on nutrition and health education and to support and promote the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County office's objectives for these activities through its social media site. All Polk County Family and Consumer Sciences comments are made by the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent. This site is not a public forum. Social media users may share ideas through commentary that is consistent with and furthers the objectives of the UF/IFAS Extension Polk County office and the University of Florida UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Family and Consumer Sciences reserves the right to remove any comments that do not fall within this purpose. By posting a comment on this social media site, users agree to follow the terms of use of the site, Florida and federal laws and University of Florida regulations and policies, including but not limited to the University’s Acceptable Use of Computing Resources Policy. The UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Family and Consumer Sciences reserves the right to remove from the site any comments that violate these requirements.

There’s no better way to kick off   than with tangible impact right here in our community. 🥜💛The 2025 Peanut Butter Chal...
03/03/2026

There’s no better way to kick off than with tangible impact right here in our community. 🥜💛

The 2025 Peanut Butter Challenge made an incredible impact this year, all thanks to YOU! With your generosity, we saw an 89% increase in jars collected and nearly 80% more in total weight compared to last year. Altogether, that’s 42,599 ounces of peanut butter, plus a sweet bonus of 8 jars of grape jelly (13.75 lbs.) delivered to Polk County’s School Food Pantries.

Brittanie Ramsey from Polk County Public Schools’ Community Partnership & Engagement team shared this heartfelt message: “The Peanut Butter Challenge wasn’t just a donation drive; it made an impact in our schools and the families we serve. Seeing the smiles when we arrived reminded us that generosity truly makes a difference. We are so grateful for a community that shows up in such a big way.”

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, shared, and supported this effort. YOU made a real difference!

👉 Read the full blog and see the impact: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2026/02/18/annual-peanut-butter-challenge-2025-wrap-up/

Yay! Thank you Polk County!
03/03/2026

Yay! Thank you Polk County!

There’s no better way to kick off than with tangible impact right here in our community. 🥜💛

The 2025 Peanut Butter Challenge made an incredible impact this year, all thanks to YOU! With your generosity, we saw an 89% increase in jars collected and nearly 80% more in total weight compared to last year. Altogether, that’s 42,599 ounces of peanut butter, plus a sweet bonus of 8 jars of grape jelly (13.75 lbs.) delivered to Polk County’s School Food Pantries.

Brittanie Ramsey from Polk County Public Schools’ Community Partnership & Engagement team shared this heartfelt message: “The Peanut Butter Challenge wasn’t just a donation drive; it made an impact in our schools and the families we serve. Seeing the smiles when we arrived reminded us that generosity truly makes a difference. We are so grateful for a community that shows up in such a big way.”

Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, shared, and supported this effort. YOU made a real difference!

👉 Read the full blog and see the impact: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2026/02/18/annual-peanut-butter-challenge-2025-wrap-up/

Join us for a free educational workshop that promotes healthy living and cancer prevention. Get nutrition tips for build...
02/27/2026

Join us for a free educational workshop that promotes healthy living and cancer prevention. Get nutrition tips for building a healthy plate, discover simple cooking methods that reduce cancer risk, and learn about colorectal cancer screenings and how to access free or low-cost options in your area.
Please share with anyone who might be interested!
https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/woV0343OSuadnfx9xQiAnA #/registration

March is National Colorectal Awareness Month 🩵! While colorectal cancer rates have declined in those 65 years and older,...
02/25/2026

March is National Colorectal Awareness Month 🩵! While colorectal cancer rates have declined in those 65 years and older, rates are on the rise among adults under 50. Free class coming March 2!

Email 0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Reddit 0 X Linkedin 0 Stumbleupon 0 Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and the second most common cause of cancer death for men and women combined. In Florida, nearly 13,000 new cases and over 4,000 deaths are projected for 2026, according to the...

02/16/2026

Did you know almonds are the nuts with the highest calcium?! They help your heart, gut, and blood sugar! Try one today…or 23!

This class is all about eating well on a budget 🙌🥳 — and yes, that includes delicious ideas for a Valentine’s Day meal! ...
02/10/2026

This class is all about eating well on a budget 🙌🥳 — and yes, that includes delicious ideas for a Valentine’s Day meal! Join us to discover smart, simple and budget-friendly ways to eat healthy and create a tasty dinner for that sweet ❤️someone without breaking the bank! ❤️
4:30pm, Wednesday, Feb 11 in Lake Wales https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sweet-savings-healthy-eating-on-a-budget-tickets-1979417439847?aff=oddtdtcreator

This class is all about eating well on a budget — and yes, that includes delicious ideas for a Valentine’s Day meal! Join us!

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01/20/2026

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Turnip jokes are a root of happiness.  If at first, you don’t succeed at finding a way you like to eat them, turnip and ...
01/16/2026

Turnip jokes are a root of happiness. If at first, you don’t succeed at finding a way you like to eat them, turnip and try again! 🥳🤦‍♀️😂Here are 10 great ways to enjoy turnips from Fruits & Veggies—Have A Plant! https://fruitsandveggies.org/blog/top-10-ways-to-enjoy-turnips/ Why eat a turnip? They are good for your heart, can help prevent cancer, and they are low in calories! Plus, they soak up flavors in soups and stews! Or just eat them raw! ❤️

Baked, Boiled or Steamed. Use turnips any way you would use a potato, and then some. Try them baked or boiled in stews, soups and stir-fries, or lightly steame…

Feel like you are chewing forever? The key is to massage the leaves!
01/02/2026

Feel like you are chewing forever? The key is to massage the leaves!

If you have diabetes or are watching your carbohydrates this season, here are some common Christmas foods with their car...
12/02/2025

If you have diabetes or are watching your carbohydrates this season, here are some common Christmas foods with their carb count. 15g of carbohydrate =1 carbohydrate serving =about 1 slice of bread 🍞 (not the wide loaf :D) Non-starchy vegetables 🥬 like asparagus, green beans, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, and greens are your friends!

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