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New blueberry variety honors benefactor and UF alumnus Alto Straughn

by Melinda Souers
October 29, 2020

When Patricio Muñoz developed the University of Florida’s newest blueberry variety, he wanted to name the fruit in honor of Alto Straughn, a longtime, strong supporter of UF’s blueberry breeding program. “A ‘sentinel’ is a watcher ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: 'Sentinel', Alto Straughn, Blueberry, Cultivar, Horticultural Sciences, Market, Patricio Munoz, Smell, Taste

UF/IFAS officials unveil new Straughn Extension Professional Development Center

by BLOGS.IFASAvatar photo
January 13, 2012

Caption at bottom. Click here for high resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida officials opened a new building Thursday that will be a second home for extension faculty gathering in Gainesville for professional development ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Alto Straughn, Bernie Machen, Extension, Jack Payne, Machen, Millie Ferrer-Chancy, Patrecia Straughn, Straughn IFAS Extension Professional Development Center

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