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SUSTA opportunity to promote your plant industry in Germany plant trade show

by Vanessa Vassilaros
September 22, 2015

If you are interested in promoting your plant products to the international market, now there is an opportunity thanks to Southern U.S. Association’s (SUSTA) to be present at the IPM Essen Plant Trade Show in Germany on January 26-29, 2016 ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Crops, Horticulture, Professional Development
Tags: 2016 Plant Trade, Germany, International Market, Opportunity For Nursery International Trade, Plant Trade, SUSTA, Trade Show

Do you remember the Giant African Land Snail in Miami?

by Vanessa Vassilaros
September 22, 2015

Below is an article published by the Southeast Farm Press Have you seen this snail in Florida? More than 159,000 giant African land snails have been eliminated in Florida since the giant invasive mollusk was found in Florida four years ago. In ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Achatina, Caracol Gigante, Florida Invasive Pest, GALS, Giant African Land Snail, Invasive Pest, Miami, Pest, September 2015
Everyone has a story

Story Development

by Diana Hagan (she/her)
September 17, 2015

Stories let you share who you are with the world. Storytelling can help develop an organization's identity, improve interactions with the public, and foster teamwork. This 2-page fact sheet covers the basics of good storytelling and strategies ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication Department, Brandon Telg, Jaron Jones, Ricky Telg, Story-crafting
woman stands on chair to share story with circle of listeners in office setting

Letting Them In: Sharing Your Story with People outside of Your Industry

by Diana Hagan (she/her)
September 17, 2015

Those who work in agriculture often face the challenge of explaining their work to people outside of their field. Identifying what your audience cares about is the first step in formulating a story you audience will understand and value. This ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication Department, Brandon Telg, Jaron Jones, Ricky Telg, Story-crafting

Getting the Most out of Social Media

by Samantha Murray
September 17, 2015

Agriculturalists can use social media as a powerful tool for marketing their products and establishing a brand identity. The goal of this series is to help agriculturalists understand how social media can work for them. The series also discusses ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Professional Development, Work & Life
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication Department, Jessica C. Fernandez, Joy N. Rumble, Social Media
Alan Hodges in Florida pine forest

Economic Contributions of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Food Industries in Florida in 2013

by Diana Hagan (she/her)
September 11, 2015

About 1.52 million people worked full- or part-time in Florida’s agriculture, natural resources and food industries in 2013-- an 8.7 percent increase in jobs over 2012. Recognizing the significant impact agriculture, natural resources, and ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Alan W. Hodges, Economic Impact Analysis, Economic Value Of Agriculture, Food And Resource Economics Department, Mohammad Rahmani, Thomas J. Stevens

Hurricane Prep for Ag Producers

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 31, 2015

Agricultural producers face unique challenges when preparing for and recovering from disasters. With that in mind, we have summarized relevant information from our Disaster Handbook for you. We also offer guidelines and safety tips for restoring ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Agriculture Hot Topic, Disaster, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Farm Safety, Farmer, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Livestock, Rancher

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