UF IFAS Extension Duval County Family & Consumer Sciences

Hurricane season is here, and now is the time to prepare. Join our Hurricane Preparedness and Safe Canning Education Campaign as we share practical information to help you protect your family before, during, and after severe weather events. Throughout the season, we will provide guidance on food safety, emergency pantry planning, safe home food preservation, and meal preparation using shelf-stable foods.

Follow along for weekly tips, tested recipes, and research-based resources designed to help you build confidence and preparedness. Taking simple steps today can help reduce stress, prevent food waste, and ensure your household is ready when storms threaten our community.

Sign up for our upcoming Introduction to Cottage Foods in Florida to learn more about your home food business: https://HME2026.eventbrite.com

Are you ready to turn your passion for food into a food business? Let me show you how: https://canva.link/vzhbmqz06oaldtv

Email [email protected] to learn more about starting a food business.

Have you check your bank statement to see how many subscriptions you have. If you aren't using, cancel and put the money into savings.

Pause before you purchase. Use the checklist below to help you pause before making a purchase

Quick Tip of the day. Contact me for a free budgeting tool. [email protected].