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More than 858,000 Florida seniors are eligible for SNAP but aren’t enrolled in the program.
Only 38% of eligible Florida seniors get food assistance through SNAP, report finds
According to a report from the National Council on Aging and the Urban Institute, more than 858,000 Florida seniors could get SNAP benefits, but only 38% of those eligible participate. more
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Second Harvest calls on Central Florida to end hunger
In September, Hunger Action Month, Second Harvest is encouraging one million actions – such as donating, advocating, or volunteering – to raise awareness for the one in eight adults and one in six children experiencing hunger on any given day in Central Florida. more
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Growing rice can slow soil loss and the lowering of surface elevation.
Good flooding? Scientists use rice cultivation to preserve soil in Florida’s Everglades Agricultural Area
Rice came back to Florida in 1977 after growers in the Everglades Agricultural Area demonstrated that it could be grown in sugarcane fields during the summer fallow period from May to August—when it is too hot and wet to grow vegetables in South Florida. more
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Eggs Up Grill in Apopka hosts Pre-Back to School celebration with Apopka Dog Mayor Asher
On Thursday, August 8th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Apopka families will have an “eggcellent” opportunity to enjoy a free, pre-back-to-school event at Eggs Up Grill in Apopka located at 502 S. Hunt Club Blvd. in the Publix shopping plaza by ACE Hardware. more
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UF scientists study how to bring you ‘climate-smart coffee’
Coffee beans consumed across the globe come from two species: Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora, also known as Robusta (or Conilon) coffee. more
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Dr. Xiaoying Li at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC). Photo taken 07-15-24.
New UF/IFAS vegetable crop specialist driving innovative research, crop diversification to Florida’s small farms
Some small farmers in Florida benefit from an ideal subtropical climate but need more options for high-value fruit and vegetable crops to grow profitably and meet demands. more
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The people who feed America are going hungry 
The 2.4 million or so farmworkers who are the backbone of America’s agricultural industry earn among the lowest wages in the country. more
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Power through July, aka National Blueberry Month
It’s important to consume a variety of colors of fruits and vegetables to help you get a rainbow of nutrients, but if you don’t already have blueberries in your diet, you're missing out. more
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Hicks Seafood House of Apopka officially opens its doors
After a bright and cheerful facelift both inside and outside in the courtyard, the old Chuck’s Wagon location is now the official home of Hicks Seafood House of Apopka.  more
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Cultivated chicken being prepared in Miami at Upside Foods “Freedom of Food” pop-up event on June 27, 2024.
Selling lab-grown meat in Florida could now get you jailed
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the law (SB 1084) on May 1st, and it went into effect last week, making the Sunshine State the first in the nation to ban lab-grown meat. more
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Heads Up at Eggs Up delivers again
The June event presenter was Caitlin Kasheta, co-founder and executive director of Main Street Apopka, an organization whose mission is to revitalize downtown Apopka by fostering a thriving business district through strategic, collaborative efforts. more
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Halls on 5th beginning construction of Apopka's first food hall
Apopka has longed for a thriving downtown for decades and has had a food hall in its sites for a few years, but the dream of having both has been elusive. But now, in the unlikeliest of places, that dream is a lot closer to becoming a reality. more
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Southern Deli closing its doors
The Southern Deli, a popular Apopka restaurant established in 2019, announced on its Facebook page that it will close its doors for the final time on Saturday. more
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UF scientists meeting craft brewer demand by converting hops to pellets
Researchers at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center recently received a hammer mill and a pelletizer which grinds whole cone hops to powder, and a pelletizer takes hops powder and converts it into pellets. more
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OCPS provides summer meals for children at no charge               
No need to sign up! No forms! Just meals at no charge all summer long. Orange County Public Schools offers free meals to every student and all children 18 years and younger, thanks to the Summer BreakSpot program. more
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Second Harvest bridging the meal gap while school is in recess
According to recent data, the USDA recommends that a family of four set a monthly budget for groceries between $975 to $1,500 – which can quickly spike over the summer. more
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Broccoli on the plant. Photo taken 11-02-20.
UF scientists finding new way to keep broccoli – and perhaps other vegetables -- fresher, longer
The new UF/IFAS research will help scientists around the world preserve broccoli and other vegetables. It will also help plant breeders find the right genetics for fresher produce.  more
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A wake-up call in the fight against hunger
While other metrics show Florida is getting “back to normal” from a business standpoint, statistics on hunger are grim. more
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Farm Share to lead Florida efforts in nation's largest food drives, encourages Floridians to help “Stamp Out Hunger”
Farm Share, Florida’s largest independent food bank, invites Floridians to participate in the nation’s largest one-day food drive this Saturday, May 11th, by placing a bag of nonperishable food items by their mailboxes. more
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Blackberries in Florida may become even more nutritious in the future
UF/IFAS researchers are trying to breed and grow blackberries, which ripen in April, May and June in the Sunshine State. more
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Florida’s blueberry season means yummy fruit, courtesy of UF/IFAS and growers
UF/IFAS blueberry breeding research dates back to the 1950s and has a history of developing good-tasting, disease- and pest-resistant varieties. more
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The Culinary Health Institute on the 4Roots Farm Campus in the Orlando Packing District.
4Roots joins partners to establish Culinary Health Institute
In collaboration with founding partners AdventHealth, Florida Blue Foundation, and Gordon Food Service, CHI strives to understand how different growing methods impact nutrient quality and how consuming high-nutrient-quality foods can impact chronic illness.  more
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The Nauti Lobstah in Apopka.
Apopka's Nauti Lobstah wins Orlando Sentinel Foodie Award
The Nauti Lobstah, in the same location as the famed Catfish Place, won the 2024 Orlando Sentinel's Foodie Award earlier this month in the Critic's Choice for Seafood category. more
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UF vegetable garden.
Starting a farming business? UF/IFAS hosts virtual English and Spanish workshops for beginners 
“Farming is a Business” is designed for entrepreneurs interested in starting a farm business and for new farmers looking to expand their operations. more
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DoorDash Drivers are striking for tip transparency. Some drivers will refuse to work on the app to protest low wages and DoorDash's decision to remove a third-party app that allowed them to see their tips.
Florida bills would regulate food delivery services
Florida lawmakers are advancing bills that would regulate food delivery platforms in the Sunshine State while adding identity protections for consumers. more
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