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2025 UF/IFAS Awardees recognized at the Dinner of Distinction

by IFAS Advancement
December 1, 2025

UF/IFAS is pleased to announce the honorees that were recognized at the 2025 UF/IFAS Dinner of Distinction. This celebration recognizes the commitment of individuals and organizations to the UF/IFAS mission of teaching, research and Extension. 2025 ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, EVENTS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Adam Putnam, Allison Tant, Brady Revels, CALS, Ernest Sellers, Farm Credit, Florida Cattlemens Foundation, Kim Sams, Melissa Putnam, UF/IFAS
Vera Damron, Todd Bundy, UF/IFAS faculty, and 4-H University students at the Damron Family Office room dedication. They are in the lobby of the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory.

Celebrating the Damron Family Legacy at UF/IFAS

by IFAS Advancement
August 11, 2025

On July 30, the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory (HBREL) honored the Damron family by dedicating its lab manager’s office in their memory. The newly named Damron Family Office recognizes the contributions of William Henry ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H University, Bee College, Beekeeping, Damron, Endowment, Florida, HBREL, Legacy Gift, Master Beekeeper Program, UF/IFAS Extension

New 4-H Scholarship First of Its Kind in Florida

by Caylin Hilton
June 23, 2025

When we think of “scholarships” we of course think of the traditional college and university scholarships for students, but a new scholarship is the first of its kind in Florida 4-H. Established this spring by George D. “Sandy” Dunn ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beyond Ready, Diane Dunn, Flagler County, Florida 4-H, Hands-on Learning, Hippology, Putnam County, Rhylie Hayes, Scholarship, St. Johns 4-H, St. Johns County, Trades School, UF Foundation, UF/IFAS Extension, Vocational School

How it Happened: Land Grant Leadership Legacies

by IFAS Advancement
March 27, 2025

Larry and Debbie Swindle are prominent community leaders in the greater Tampa area, generously investing in youth, students and programs shaping Florida’s future. They passionately support future agribusiness leaders. Recognizing the ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: CALS Ambassadors, Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Endowments, Florida 4-H, How It Happened, Jimmy Cheek, Joe Joyce, Larry Arrington, Legacy Gifts, Nick Place, UF/IFAS Extension

Maximizing your community impact through legacy giving

by IFAS Advancement
February 7, 2025

Did you know there are tax-advantageous ways to support the causes you care about? Thoughtful planning and choosing the right gift type can maximize your impact through the initiatives that mean the most to you. Gift planning strategies can ... READ MORE

Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #AllForTheGators, Charitable Gift, Florida Master Gardener Legacy Fund, Gator Nation Giving Day, Giving Day, Legacy Gift

How It Happened: Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Legacy Awards

by IFAS Advancement
February 5, 2025

Since its inception, the UF/IFAS Extension Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program has been an integral part of the state’s agricultural and environmental landscape. Through this volunteer-based program, individuals receive comprehensive ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Brevard, Broward, Demonstration Garden, Endowment, Escambia, Flagler, Florida Master Gardener Legacy Fund, Franklin, How It Happened, Lake, Manatee, Master Gardener, MGV, Pasco, Santa Rosa, St. Johns, Sumter, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Walton

Year-End Giving to UF/IFAS

by IFAS Advancement
December 4, 2024

Happy holidays from UF/IFAS Advancement! In this season of giving, here are some quick reminders to help ensure your charitable gifts are deductible for 2024. Mind the Deadline First, keep in mind that your gift must be made online, USPS postmarked, ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 501(c)(3), Advancement, Donation, Donor Advised Fund, EIN, Gift Planning, IRA Rollover, Non-profit, Qualified Charitable Distribution, Required Minimum Distribution, Tax Credit, Tax Deadline, Tax ID, UF Foundation, UF/IFAS

How It Happened: Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens Faculty Investment

by IFAS Advancement
November 19, 2024

Conservation is a team effort: diverse partners joining forces to protect our natural world. This belief has driven an impactful partnership between Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Guyana, How It Happened, Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, Matt Hallett, Research, Rupununi Wildlife Research Unit, Tropical Conservation And Development Program, UF, UF Health, UF/IFAS, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

How It Happened: Funding for the W. W. Glenn Teaching Building

by IFAS Advancement
October 31, 2024

On Oct. 5, friends and family of W. W. Glenn, along with UF/IFAS administrators, faculty and staff, gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the W. W. Glenn Teaching Building. This unique, experiential learning space for students will be ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: ABE, Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Agricultural Operations Management, Biological Engineering, CALS, Dana Eller, David Eller, Groundbreaking, How It Happened, Ray Bucklin, UF/IFAS, W. W. Coon Bottom Glenn, Wendell Porter

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