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2026 UF/IFAS Awardees recognized at the Dinner of Distinction

by IFAS Advancement
October 12, 2026

UF/IFAS is pleased to announce the honorees that were recognized at the 2026 UF/IFAS Dinner of Distinction. This celebration recognizes the commitment of individuals and organizations to the UF/IFAS mission of teaching, research and Extension. 2026 ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, EVENTS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, Advancement, CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Dinner Of Distinction, Extension, Gayle Harrell, Jacksonville Zoo, JJ Grow, Ken And Lynetta Griner, Marjorie Turnbull, Rachel Garland, Research, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Vera Damron
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2026 Florida 4-H Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

by Caylin Hilton
May 8, 2026

Gainesville, FL – May 8, 2026 – The Florida 4‑H Foundation and Florida 4‑H Youth Development Program are honored to introduce the 2026 Florida 4‑H Hall of Fame inductees. These remarkable individuals have shaped generations through ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, EVENTS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #4HBeyondReady, 4-H, 4-H Alumni, 4-H Hall Of Fame, 4-H Youth Development, Citrus County, Florida 4-H Foundation, Jefferson County, Pinellas County, Taylor County
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Year-End Charitable Giving to UF/IFAS

by IFAS Advancement
December 17, 2025

Happy holidays from UF/IFAS Advancement! In this season of giving, here are some quick reminders to help ensure your charitable gifts are deductible for 2025. Mind the Deadline First, keep in mind that your gift must be made online, USPS postmarked, ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 501(c)(3), Advancement, Donation, Donor Advised Fund, EIN, Gift Planning, IRA Rollover, Non-profit, Qualified Charitable Distribution, Required Minimum Distribution, Tax Credit, Tax Deadline, Tax ID, UF Foundation, UF/IFAS
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2025 UF/IFAS Awardees recognized at the Dinner of Distinction

by IFAS Advancement
December 1, 2025

UF/IFAS is pleased to announce the honorees that were recognized at the 2025 UF/IFAS Dinner of Distinction. This celebration recognizes the commitment of individuals and organizations to the UF/IFAS mission of teaching, research and Extension. 2025 ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, EVENTS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Adam Putnam, Allison Tant, Brady Revels, CALS, Ernest Sellers, Farm Credit, Florida Cattlemens Foundation, Kim Sams, Melissa Putnam, UF/IFAS
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4-H Serves Florida: Hurricane relief supply drive and project grants

by Caylin Hilton
September 30, 2024

The Florida 4-H State Executive Board is activating the 4-H Serves Florida project in response to Hurricane Helene. On September 26 Helene made landfall in Taylor County as a category 4 storm, causing catastrophic flooding and destruction along ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H Serves Florida, Florida 4-H Foundation, Hurricane, Hurricane Helene
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How It Happened: Community support creates community space at NFREC-Suwannee Valley

by IFAS Advancement
May 16, 2024

The land-grant mission develops and extends science-based knowledge from the university to individuals, businesses and communities across the state. Fulfilling this mission for the communities of the Suwannee River Basin is the focus of the ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Advancement Council, Community Support, Extension, Florida Farm Bureau, How It Happened, Live Oak, NFREC, NFREC-SV, Nutrien, Pavilion, Suwannee Valley, UF/IFAS
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New endowment provides Alachua County youth with state and national leadership opportunities

by Caylin Hilton and Mary Lee SaleAvatar photo
March 17, 2024

Local leaders Bill Brown and Dr. Bobby Leon Damron spent their lives and professional careers investing in youth and their local communities. A new endowment established with the University of Florida honors their legacies of service to youth. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #FL4HAlumni, 4-H, 4-H Youth Development, Giving
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How it Happened: Florida Master Money Mentor Program

by IFAS Advancement
February 23, 2024

Financial security is essential to our quality of life. However, learning how to be financially secure isn’t something usually taught on the job or in school. Some people may think financial education is only for those who can afford it, but ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Bank Of America, Extension, Family And Consumer Sciences, Florida Master Money Mentors, Homebuyer Education, How It Happened, Living On My Own, Savings, UF/IFAS, VITA
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How it Happened: Honey Bee Research & Extension Laboratory Building

by IFAS Advancement
August 21, 2023

What do crops like blueberries, watermelon, avocados, almonds, cucumbers, apples, cherries and pumpkins all have in common? They, and many other fruits and vegetables, depend on honey bee pollination to grow. Without honey bees, this nutrient-dense ... READ MORE

Category: , UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Bee Lab, Florida State Beekeepers Association, Go Greater, HBREL, Honey Bees, How It Happened, Philanthropy, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida

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