“Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it” is a famous quote that has been around for many years. Although we still cannot modify the weather to fit the needs of our crops and livestock, we can develop strategies ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
There’s a current debate about whether our planet has entered a new geologic age called the Anthropocene, derived from two Greek words: “anthropo-“ for human being and “-cene” for new. It’s not an official geologic term quite yet, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
It has been a hundred years or more since most Americans lived on a farm. That number dropped steadily during the 20th century until now, when it’s about two percent. Today, most people live in urban and suburban areas and have no connection ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
We continually make observations and extract patterns that we can use to predict the world around us. How things look, feel, smell, work. Science is the process we use to determine when those patterns are real and what causes them. Science is ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
Mechatronics, artificial intelligence, machine vision, smart machines, unmanned aerial vehicles – if this sounds like something out of the latest sci-fi epic, think again – this is the new agriculture, and Dr. Yiannis Ampatzidis is harnessing ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Blog Community, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Mark Your Calendars for Gator Nation Giving Day on February 17th, 2022! On February 17th, 2022, The Gator Nation will Stand Up and Holler for its 4th year in a row. The annual Stand Up & Holler: Gator Nation Giving Day is a 24-hour, all-day ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS, Volunteer/Training
Save the date for Gator Nation Giving Day on February 18, 2021! The Gator Nation will celebrate its annual Stand Up and Holler: Gator Nation Giving Day event on February 18, 2021. Stand Up and Holler is a 24-hour fundraising event, calling ... READ MORE
Category: Academics, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, UF/IFAS Teaching
The Agricultural and Biological Engineering department at the University of Florida is introducing its new Advanced SmartAg Certificate. This graduate engineering certificate will offer training in various topical areas relevant to modern ... READ MORE
Category: Academics, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Curriculum, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Teaching
Today’s graduating student spotlight is Yicheng Yang! Yicheng is graduating with his Master of Science degree. Yicheng was able to find belonging among his peers with his participation in the ABE Graduate Student Organization. Read more about ... READ MORE
Category: Academics, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Teaching
Today's graduating student spotlight is Tasnim Mitu! Tasnim is graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering. While studying in the ABE department, Tasnim was able to find her passion for packaging engineering. Read more ... READ MORE
Category: Academics, Curriculum, UF/IFAS Teaching