By: Cindy Spence Source(s): Linda Bobroff (352) 392-1895 GAINESVILLE—For teenagers who snack their way through the day, living off candy, chips, cookies and soda, University of Florida researchers have a message: Read a nutrition label. What’s more, they’ll… Read More
By: Carole L. Jaworski Source(s): John VanSickle (352) 392-1826 ext. 221 Mary Lamberts (305) 248-3311 ext. 234 GAINESVILLE – “Developing Opportunities for South Florida Vegetable Growers” is the theme of an all-day University of Florida workshop slated for… Read More
By: Carole L. Jaworski Source(s): Daniel W. Gorbet (850) 482-9904 Rachel Shireman (352) 392-2251 GAINESVILLE – A new “wonder peanut” being harvested for the first time in the United States this month beats olive oil in healthful benefits,… Read More
By: Carole L. Jaworski Source(s): Howard Beck (352) 392-3196 Fedro Zazueta (352) 392-7260 GAINESVILLE – Want to learn more about the latest computer tools and technologies in agriculture and natural resources? You can with a distance education course… Read More
By: Carole L. Jaworski Source: Elaine Turner (352) 392-1991, ext. 223 GAINESVILLE – “Fundamentals of Human Nutrition” will be offered this spring through the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences distance education program. The three-credit… Read More
By: Cindy Spence Source: Randy Ploetz (305) 246-6340 GAINESVILLE—In a state where citrus reigns supreme, most residents view bananas as just something to slice up and toss on top of their Cheerios. But worldwide, bananas outrank citrus as… Read More
By: Jay Humphreys (352) 392-2801 GATLINBURG, TN — Steve Otwell, professor of seafood technology with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, received Vice President Al Gore’s National Performance Review Hammer Award for leadership of… Read More
Source: Donald W. Poucher (352) 392-0437 GAINESVILLE—James M. Davidson, University of Florida vice president for agriculture and natural resources, has announced plans to retire on Jan. 31. Davidson is the administrative head of UF’s Institute of Food and… Read More
By: Carole L. Jaworski Source: Jimmy Cheek (352) 392-1963 GAINESVILLE – Have you ever wanted to take a course from the University of Florida, but job, family obligations or location prevented you from attending? If so, a UF… Read More
By: Cindy Spence Source(s): Susan Luttrell (904) 362-2771 Jacquie Jacob (352) 392-5594 LIVE OAK—At 14, Kelli Neal might seem young for a chicken farmer. But in her community, she’s an old pro. With almost a year of experience… Read More
