Early one muggy morning in April, Geomatics students in the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences gathered at UF’s Austin Cary Forest. Standing in a semi-circle around Professor Jack Breed, the students watched as Breed set ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
The School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences is pleased to announce a new undergraduate certificate program in Forest Health Management, which will prepare students for careers in forest health research and management. The certificate ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Teaching
Many farmers sell products directly from their farms to reach more customers. Some of these items require a food permit, but others can be sold without one under Florida’s Cottage Food Law. What is the Cottage Food Law? Florida's Cottage ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
BELLE GLADE, Fla. - Earlier this academic year, I reached out to agricultural educators in Palm Beach County with a vision to expand our 4-H programs and provide more opportunities for youth development. The response was overwhelmingly positive, ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Poetry in the Gardens, a public art installation created by University of Florida undergraduate students, will be unveiled to the public during the UF/IFAS Field & Fork Farm Spring Festival on April 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The installation ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Fifteen Department of Agricultural Education and Communication students and staff were recognized for their academic, extracurricular, and work excellence at the University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences awards banquet, ... READ MORE
Category: Events, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
When you decide to grow a fruit tree, visions of your favorite fruit begin to dance in your head. You can almost taste the mango that your tree will surely produce. The avocados to come will be so filling and delicious. The mameys will make ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Dr. Jeongim Kim, associate professor and head of the Biochemical Genetics Lab for the Horticultural Sciences Department, is leading a new project providing an alternative solution to the United States’ growing demand for nickel, a pressing ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
The CALS Faculty Instructional Resources and Support Team (FIRST) supports UF/IFAS faculty teaching online and hybrid courses, aiding in cultivating lifelong learners with personalized, flexible teaching support. Whether it’s helping design ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
Organizers of the inaugural Dr. E. T. and Vam C. York, Jr. Art and Agriculture Competition have selected two teams of University of Florida students to share top honors. Each team will receive $5,000 to complete projects showcasing the collaborative ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching