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Two camels rest in front of the ancient carved facade of Petra, Jordan, with stylized outlines of the US and Jordanian maps and flags, symbolizing a connection between the two countries.

From Florida to Jordan: Training Scientists on Climate-Smart Agricultural Solutions

by Alejandro Sanchez
September 23, 2024

In a country like Jordan in the Middle East, where rainfall is scarce and water resources are severely strained, the agricultural sector is facing significant threats. From reduced crop yields to soil degradation, and growing water scarcity, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Agrimodels, GFSI, Global Food Systems Institute, International Cooperation, Middle East, US JORDAN
Headshots of Helena Bottemiller, Dr. Christa COurt, and Dr. Sabine Grunwald against a backdrop photo of a hurricane

Future of Food Forum 2024 – Panel Recap: Threats to Food Systems Resilience

by Alejandro Sanchez
June 4, 2024

Welcome to our new blog post series about the topics covered at the 2024 Future of Food Forum: Resilient Food Systems: Beyond the Rhetoric, the flagship event here, at the Global Food Systems Institute. It was a day to remember, loaded with ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Disaster Preparation, NATURAL RESOURCES, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Agrimodels, Future Of Food Forum, GFSI, Global Food Systems Institute
Dr. Gerrit Hoogenboom

Dr. Gerrit Hoogenboom: Empowering Developing Nations with Agricultural Models

by Alejandro Sanchez
January 11, 2024

Welcome to the second entry of our GFSI Faculty Global Impact blog post series. In this edition, we highlight the work of Dr. Gerrit Hoogenboom, leader of the Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer (DSSAT) initiative. In his words, ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Farm Management, UF/IFAS, Water
Tags: Agriculture, Agrimodels, DSSAT, GFSI Faculty, Global Food Systems Institute, Hoogenboom
Picture of Dr. Arie havelaar with ethiopian women in the back.

Dr. Arie Havelaar: Exploring Campylobacter, Stunting, and Nutrition in Africa

by Alejandro Sanchez
January 2, 2024

Welcome to the first installment of our new blog series highlighting the global impact of our GFSI faculty members. In this edition, we chat with Dr. Arie Havelaar, a distinguished leader in Global Food Safety and Zoonoses recently appointed ... READ MORE

Category: Academics, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Arie Havelaar, Campylobacter, Ethiopia, GFSI, Global Food Systems Institute, IFAS

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