Living shorelines protect during hurricanes, Florida blueberries might grow off-season, and more UF/IFAS News

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For the week beginning Nov. 27, 2023

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Hurricane season success: Cedar Key’s living shorelines bolster resiliency Three living shorelines projects out of the Cedar Key-based UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station (NCBS) were installed after Hurricane Hermine brought a then-record storm surge to the coastal town in 2016. Contact >

RELATED VIDEO: How Living Shorelines Reduce Hurricane Impacts.

New genetic finding could mean off-season blueberries in Florida Fall is not normally when you find Florida-grown blueberries at the grocery store. But that may change, thanks to University of Florida researchers. Contact >

Peanut Butter Challenge tops last year’s collection For the second straight year, the winner of the statewide Peanut Butter Challenge is… Santa Rosa County, with a whopping 1,970 jars for a total of 2,485 pounds collected. Contact >

Successful science: Mesh now covers about 1 million citrus trees in Florida As recently as five years ago, Florida citrus growers did not routinely put protective covers on their trees as part of their grove management. Now, the mesh covers at least 1 million trees on about 17,000 acres, mostly thanks to successful experimentation by a University of Florida scientist. Contact >

Make the most of your holiday food waste Food waste is one of the drivers of climate change. People have begun their holiday grocery shopping, and as food enters the picture, why not keep food waste to a minimum. Make this holiday season the start of your composting practices and the gift that keeps on giving. Contact >

EN ESPAÑOL: Aproveche al máximo los residuos de alimentos.

Jumpstart your holidays at wreath-making workshop with Florida 4-H in Broward Interested in jumpstarting your holidays with a crafty exercise that doubles as a fundraiser for Broward County 4-H youth programming? Contact >

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Festive feasting with a healthy twist Making healthy holiday swaps can help you enjoy the festive season while maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet. We have swaps you can consider!

What is insulin resistance and how to reverse it? Individuals with Type 1 diabetes have an insulin production problem. They no longer produce insulin. However, individuals with type 2 diabetes have an insulin resistance problem. They produce insulin or some insulin, but their body resists its “commands or effects.”

Holiday travel tips Holiday travel can be both exciting and stressful. Whether you plan to fly or drive, there are some excellent tips to make it less stressful.

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Visual learning: Poinsettia pointers Tips to care for this festive winter plant, both indoors and out. Download >  |  More infographics >  |  Contact >

¡NUEVO! EN ESPAÑOL: Cuidados de la flor de Pascua infográfico. Use este enlace para acceder al contenido > Contacto >

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