Malnutrition is the largest contributor to disease in the world, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. With a growing international population projected to reach 9.2 billion by 2050, the demand for global food… Read More
Many academics do not receive formal mentorship education. Yet, when students receive effective mentoring from a faculty member or adviser, this can have positive impacts on the student’s productivity, creativity and mental health, according to a 2018 article… Read More
Every October, creatures of the night await their once-a-year opportunity to go forth and feast upon sweet treats offered abundantly throughout the neighborhood. A typical Halloween in Florida? An event celebrating Bat Week, observed internationally Oct. 24-31? Not… Read More
As temperatures rise and the atmosphere changes, how can science help our crops remain productive? Noted plant biologist Lisa Ainsworth will present research on how agriculture can adapt to climate change at the 2019 E.T. York Lecture. The… Read More
During National 4-H Week, the Clay County 4-H Foundation celebrated T. Jesse Godbold Sr.’s lasting impact on the youth development program. A new endowment will honor the retired UF/IFAS Extension director, supporting 4-H members’ activities for years to… Read More
By Chasity Turner The school year is now in full swing, which means homework and other tasks are piling up. Kids everywhere can get quickly overwhelmed. It takes practice to prioritize tasks and budget the time needed to… Read More
Growing up in Wildwood, Florida, provided Michael Joyner with an abundance of mentors in the farming and ranching industries – people who demonstrated to him their dedication to providing food and fiber to the world. Their commitment to… Read More
With a love for animals beginning at a young age, Tory Moore competed in nearly every Florida FFA competition available to her through East Ridge High School. These experiences led Moore to initially study animal sciences at the… Read More
You don’t need to grow up on a farm to make a career animal sciences. Kylie Philips fell in love with the field through her local 4-H program. “I didn’t come from an agricultural background. If it wasn’t… Read More
Who: 93.7 K Country (event sponsor), UF/IFAS What: UF/IFAS Extension will join community organizations and businesses in celebrating outdoor activities and education at this free, family friendly event. UF/IFAS will be represented by the 4-H youth development program,… Read More
