UF IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program

As federal funding dries up, this UF nutrition program is shutting down SNAP-Ed programs have taught families how to access and afford healthy food since the 1970s

We are so grateful for this partnership! 💚

Is your email inbox missing something? 🧐 Our Fall 2025 FNP Garden News is here!
This time, it features the best vegetables to plant each month in Florida, resources to fund your school gardens, and more: https://conta.cc/4mYBWvL

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences UF IFAS Extension FCS Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Florida Master Gardener Program Florida Department of Children and Families Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Florida Department of Education

What to Plant this Fall Email from UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program FNP Garden News (Final Issue)   View as Webpage     A Heartfelt Goodbye Dear Readers, It is with heavy hearts that we share this final edition of

Attention: – SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️

The School Garden Leadership Training is coming soon to Pinellas and Lee County!

Join us for a hands-on, inspiring day designed to help you grow your school garden program and connect with fellow educators and garden champions!

📍 Pinellas County – Sep 19: 🔗 https://ow.ly/tQk450WIx7M

📍 Lee County – Sep 20: 🔗 https://ow.ly/HA6Y50WIx7K

What to Expect:

✅ Gain hands-on gardening skills
✅ Learn tips to engage students and integrate curriculum
✅ Build leadership capacity for sustainable garden programs
✅ Network with other garden leaders

Space is limited – register early to secure your spot!

We can't wait to see you there! 🌱

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences UF IFAS Extension FCS Florida Master Gardener Program Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Florida Department of Education Florida Department of Children and Families UF IFAS Ext - Lee County Pinellas County Extension Sustainable Urban Agriculture Coalition Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Florida Farm Bureau Federation Florida 4-H Youth Development Program School District of Lee County ECHO North America Impact Center Healthy Living Collaboration

Stay safe while gardening in the summer heat. Check your weather app or other sources for extreme heat advisories and avoid working in the garden during this time. When conditions are safe, you should garden in the early morning or evening, wear a hat, take breaks and drink plenty of water. Know the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

For more information on heat safety, read this UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions article https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/weather/heat-safety/ .

You can also view this infographic and learn more about heat illnesses on the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration website. https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-illness