Written by Julia Soondar, Food Systems Intern, UF IFAS Extension- Osceola County On June 27th, Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day will be celebrated for the second time, as declared by the United Nations. This day is meant ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture
By Noah Boldt, master's student studying fisheries and aquatic sciences, CALS alumnus ‘19 (agricultural operations management major) The agricultural operations management (AOM) major combines hands-on applied coursework and core business ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
By Christy Chiarelli GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The UF/IFAS Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture & Natural Resources (WLIANR) is accepting nominations for Class XI participants in one of Florida’s premier agricultural leadership ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Professional Development
UF/IFAS Flagler County Extension brought the potato flare to the 2nd Annual Bunnell Bonanza hosted by the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce at the Bunnell Town Hall on Saturday, May 18th. UF/IFAS Agriculture Agent, Wendy Mussoline, donated ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops
Want a hard copy of this fact sheet? Print it out here: Sizzling Science _ Degrees Matter READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Livestock, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Kendra Levine, an alumna from the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), leads climate action strategy development for the McDonald’s Corporation. In her role as sustainability manager, Levine works with the company’s ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Conservation, UF/IFAS Teaching
In April, the UF/IFAS Extension Commercial Horticulture, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Family Nutrition Program agents and staff teamed up to deliver a joint event serving hundreds of Volusia County residents at the Deland Farmers Market. Commercial ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Let it Grow The Highlands County Master Gardeners took a leap of faith last year and it paid off. The annual plant sale became a Garden Festival. Their theme, "Let it Grow" described the process to a Tee. No longer were they just selling plants ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension,
Situation: An understanding of sound business practices is essential for any enterprise. However, too often participants in the local food system are unequipped with the economic literacy necessary to navigate the system. In 2011, Florida passed ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension