Category: Agriculture

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Facilitating Growing Connections: UF/IFAS signs MoUs with University of Samarkand and Konya Technical University

by Marissa Cassaway
March 25, 2026

Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) PhD student Rock Aboujaoude Jr. set out to identify and build institutional connections that could expand opportunities for real- world impact in Central Asia. As a result, conversations with university ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Agricultural Systems, Climate Resilience, Collaboration, Institutional Partnerships
CALS students listening to an instructor in the CALS computer lab. Photo taken 11-20-17.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Agricultural Education and Communication (Jan.–Feb. 2026)

by Amanda Quintos
March 3, 2026

Preventing Teacher Burnout in Agricultural Education Savannah J. Scott, Sarah A. Bush, and Debra M. Barry. This publication provides insight into ways school-based agricultural education (SBAE) teachers can prevent burnout. International ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Group Work, Hofstede Cultural Dimensions, Intercultural Competencies Series, International Volunteering, Irrigation, Participatory Action Research, Water Conservation, Youth Environmental Education
Plant Sciences students picking through a tray of plants. Photo taken 09-01-23.

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

by Amanda Quintos
January 8, 2026

Co-Design for Participatory Action Research in Agriculture: A Practical Guide for Extension John Diaz and Ysabel Polanco. This is the third article in the Participatory Action Research (PAR) series that explores the co-design phase of ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Co-design, Cultural Relativism, Intercultural Competencies Series, Leadership, Participatory Action Research, Research
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

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