UF IFAS Brevard County Extension Service

06/23/2026

Water is essential for nearly every function in the body. Staying hydrated helps regulate body temperature, transport nutrients, support digestion, lubricate joints, and maintain energy levels. During the summer months, higher temperatures and increased outdoor activities can lead to greater fluid loss, making it even more important to drink water throughout the day. For more information, check out this blog https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/brevardco/2024/03/19/the-importance-of-hydration-understanding-the-nutritional-value-of-water/

06/22/2026

POV: You let the wind decide your plans. 🌪️

One minute you're minding your business...
The next you're learning about gardening, cooking, pollinators, natural resources, backyard chickens, or food preservation at UF/IFAS Extension Brevard.

Follow our Eventbrite page and see where the wind takes you next! 🍃 http://brevardextension.eventbrite.com/

06/22/2026

🥒 Fermentation 101: Learn the Art of Preserving Food!

Register here: https://loom.ly/WrkW1u8
📅 July 16, 2026
⏰ Choose 2:00–4:00 PM or 6:00–8:00 PM

Did you know fermentation can help support gut health while transforming ordinary vegetables into delicious foods?

Join us for a hands-on fermentation class where you'll learn:
✔️ The science behind fermentation
✔️ Equipment and ingredients needed
✔️ Essential food safety practices
✔️ How to create your own ferment to take home

Not a fan of fermented foods? We also offer classes on pickling, jams & jellies, and Canning 101!

Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

06/22/2026

Email from Healthy Texas Explore Fun Filling Ideas for Your Homemade Runzas - Get Creative! RECIPES, EVENTS & MORE What exactly is a Runza? 🥟✨ A Runza is a beloved Midwestern comfort food with root

06/20/2026

Our community is hosting a tack sale next Sunday, June 28th, 10-3pm at our office! 🏇

View more information and inquire about setting up a booth with the organizer here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BMFn1idtb/

RSVP at their event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/16ywBt76AU/

⚠️We are not hosting this event and cannot help with vendor inquiries or information about the sale. Please contact the organizer at the above link.

06/19/2026

We interviewed 4-H alumni, Miles Reisman. He shared with us his experiences as a 4-Her and how they have helped him with future opportunities.

In the interview, he talked about his experiences with gardening and shooting sports. He took part in YHEC (Youth Hunter Education Challenge), where youth improve their hunting and marksmanship skills. Reisman's favorite memory from 4-H was 4-H University, an opportunity for senior 4-H youth to participate in workshops, learn about career opportunities, take part in service activities, and more.

Thank you, Miles!

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

🛒 Ever notice how the shelves empty right before a hurricane?

The truth is, preparedness doesn't start when a storm is in the forecast; it starts months before.

Join our FREE virtual Lunch & Learn series and learn:
🏠 Understanding your risk
🌧️ Climate resilience
🌳 Grey infrastructure resilience
🤝 How to prepare and recover after disasters
🌎 Environmental resilience

Knowledge is one of the most valuable preparedness tools you can have.

📅 Mondays, July 27 – August 31
⏰ 11 AM – 12 PM ET

Register here:
👉 https://loom.ly/vfu0hvY

06/18/2026

Educational Tuesday: The Science of Cheesemaking
Cheesemaking is a fascinating blend of food science and culinary tradition. By adding cultures, enzymes, or acids to milk, proteins coagulate and separate from the liquid whey, creating a variety of cheese textures and flavors. Small changes in ingredients and processing methods can produce dramatically different cheeses.

We had a wonderful Educational Tuesday learning the art and science of cheesemaking! We offered three classes throughout the day, and participants made two different types of cheese in each session: Mozzarella and Fromage Facile, a fresh cheese with a texture somewhere between ricotta and cottage cheese. To make the cheeses even more flavorful, we added a variety of herbs and spices, creating some delicious combinations. It was a fun, hands-on experience that demonstrated how simple ingredients can be transformed into nutritious, flavorful foods.

06/17/2026

Engaging your senses is a simple grounding technique. Touch, texture, and temperature help calm the nervous system by bringing your attention back to what’s right in front of you. Sensory grounding is a practical tool for moments of overwhelm.