Category: Agriculture

Katie Stofer with a digital globe. Photo taken 04-09-19.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Agricultural Education and Communication (Sept.–Oct.)

by Amanda Quintos
November 4, 2025

Developing Successful Extension Tree Stewardship Programs Stephanie Cadaval, Michael Andreu, Ryan Klein, Andrew Koeser, and Paul Monaghan. This publication is for Extension agents and the stakeholders they partner with in urban forestry, parks ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Department Of Agricultural Education And Communication, Engagement, Farmers, IoT4Ag, Leadership, Pollinator-friendly Roadsides, Pollinators, Qualitative Research, Technology, Tree Stewardship
Students walking on UF's campus in front of the Reitz Union. Photo taken on 01-05-17.

New EDIS/Ask IFAS Documents Published by Agricultural Education and Communication during May and June

by Amanda Quintos
July 2, 2025

Discover the latest research and practical solutions from UF/IFAS experts. These are the new EDIS/Ask IFAS documents published by Agricultural Education and Communication during May and June. Stay informed and inspired with our updates! Resources ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Adult Vaccination In Florida Series, Ask IFAS, Department Of Agricultural Education And Communication, EDIS, Intercultural Competencies Series

A Needs Assessment for Small-Scale Farmers: Understanding Leadership Education and Networking Needs

by Rachel Biderman
June 30, 2025

Calling Florida Farmers- We Need Your Expertise! Importance of Small-Scale Farms According to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension, small family farms make up 90% of all farms in Florida. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Aec, Agricultural Education And Communication, Agricultural Leadership, Florida Farmers, Leadership Skills, Needs Assessment, Rachel Biderman, Small-scale Farm

Guzman Finds New Appreciation for Agricultural Policy at AFA Policy Institute

by Jessica Czipulis
December 7, 2023

In September, Lana Guzman, UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) sophomore, attended Agriculture Future of America’s (AFA) Policy Institute. Guzman, an agricultural education and communication student, was selected to ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: AFA, Agricultural Education And Communication, Agricultural Policy, Professional Development, VP Promise

CALS Graduating Student Profile: Marlena Moore

by Zoe
December 11, 2019

Marlena Moore always wanted to be a part of agriculture. With an affinity for numbers, majoring in food and resource economics was a perfect fit. Moore wanted to stay close to home for college, which she was able to accomplish by completing ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Money Matters, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Cals, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Food And Resource Economics, Plant City, Uf/ifas Cals At Plant City
A family has a picnic lunch by Lake Alice on the UF campus. Image used in the 2014 Extension calendar.

Do you know a farmer … a scientist … a military member? Maybe not. But it matters, especially for inspiring youth to pursue STEM careers.

by Katie Stofer
August 16, 2019

My work aims to improve public engagement with science. To me, that means I am trying to bring scientists together with stakeholders so that together, they can combine their expertises and concerns to address problems on which science can have ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Ag-stem, Career, Diversity, Stem

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