Giving for Good
Located in Immokalee, Florida, the UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research & Education Center (SWFREC) serves growers, farmers, and community members in Collier, Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties. Faculty direct graduate student research on vegetable and citrus crops, pesticides,… Read More
We are grateful for all the support for students, faculty, research, and Extension we received over the past year, and look forward to Going Greater in 2019. From our outstanding students to our cutting-edge research, you know you can expect great… Read More
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) recognized its partners and supporters at the annual Dinner of Distinction, held October 5 in Gainesville, Florida. This was the sixth year for the awards banquet, thanking people and… Read More
The Southeast Trophy Deer Association (SETDA) hosted their annual summer picnic on Saturday, August 18 at the UF/IFAS Austin Cary Forest for deer farm industry stakeholders to discuss the future of the industry, enjoy a BBQ lunch, and… Read More
Each year, the University of Florida recognizes the fastest-growing, Gator-owned or Gator-led businesses in the world. The Gator100 is a celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit and the impressive accomplishments of these companies. If you know of a Gator-owned… Read More
Construction of the University of Florida Institute of Food & Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory Building is nearly finished! Scheduled to open August 2018, the Bee Lab will be the premier honey bee research facility in… Read More
From creating community gardens to educating homeowners about environmentally-friendly lawn care, Florida Master Gardeners provide research-based horticulture information to Florida residents of all ages. In 2016, more than 4,500 Florida Master Gardener volunteers gave 420,00 hours in 60… Read More
We are grateful for all the support for students, faculty, research, and Extension we received over the past year, and look forward to Going Greater in 2018. From our outstanding students to our cutting-edge research, you know you can… Read More
The Honey Bee Research & Extension Lab After four years, ground broke on the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research & Extension Laboratory on October 2, 2017. The new facility will be located next to Steinmetz Hall, home of the… Read More
On April 6, 2017, UF/IFAS announced the establishment of the UF/IFAS Pioneer Plant Lab Endowment during a lunch-and-learn listening session in Tampa, Florida. This endowment will support research on emerging Florida crops, such as olives, hops, peaches, blackberries… Read More
