Category: Events

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2026 York Lecture to focus on space exploration and how it fuels imagination for art and science

by Chris Vivian
October 14, 2026

Humans have studied the beauty of the heavens for millennia, dreaming of traveling and recreating their impression of the stars through art. The year’s exploration of art nd science will be presented on Nov. 16 via the University of ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS
Tags: Anna-Lisa Paul, Art And Science Collaboration, J. Scott Angle, Top News, York Distinguished Lecturer Series, York Lecture

Florida Calves After Florida: The 1st Annual Florida Producer Educational Trip

by Hannah Baker
October 13, 2026

The Purpose of the Trip Florida is among the top ten (9th) producing states in the country for beef cattle production. With 872,000 head of beef cows, the state is an impactful leader in both the cattle and beef industries. Primarily a cow-calf ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beef Cattle, Beef Cattle Management, Beef Cattle Market, Bridget Stice, Hannah Baker, Kendall Gill, Panhandle Agriculture, Range Cattle REC, SFBF, SV Ag Update
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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 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

Growing Better Communities: How HOAs Can Partner with UF/IFAS Extension

by Giuseppe Di Giacinto
October 8, 2026

A resource for HOA boards, property managers, and landscape professionals If you are part of an HOA board, you already know that managing a community is not always simple. There are budgets to consider, residents to satisfy, contractors ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Community, Condo, FFL, Hoas, Home, Landscape, Turf
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Join UF Croc Docs at CrocFest, held at Zoo Miami, to support international American crocodile conservation

by Lourdes Mederos
October 7, 2026

American crocodiles in Belize and Jamaica face distinct threats, and researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) are leading an international conservation effort to help protect both populations. In ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: American Crocodile, Miami CrocFest, Top News, UF Croc Docs Wildlife Team, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research Education Center, Venetia Briggs-Gonzalez, Vulnerable, Wildlife Conservation
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UF/IFAS Extension, City of Lakeland partnership continues to build a greener, sustainable, resilient community

by Lourdes Mederos
October 1, 2026

When driving through the City of Lakeland, the view is hard to miss. Colorful plants fill medians, trees line roadways and parks, and carefully maintained green areas with Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM (FFL) plants help give the city its ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Extension Partnership, Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Program, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP), UF/IFAS Extension Polk County
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Spread the Word: 2026 Peanut Butter Challenge runs Oct 1 to Oct 31 in Polk County!

by Jasi Cairns
September 30, 2026

Join the Peanut Butter Challenge! Get ready to go nuts for a great cause! The Peanut Butter Challenge is back, and it’s more exciting than ever! Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension and Florida A&M University (FAMU) Cooperative Extension, this ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Charity, Donate, Florida Peanut Federation, Florida Peanut Producers Association, Food Banks, Food Pantries, PBChallenge, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Challenge, Polk County, PolkExtension, PolkPBChallenge, Spread The Love, Spread The Peanut Butter
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Biosecurity Research Forum to Address Emerging Threats Facing Agriculture and Natural Resources in the Southeast

by Karlibeth Leitheiser
September 29, 2026

Science, Impact, Preparedness NEWBERRY, FL – The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) and UF/IFAS will host the Biosecurity Research Forum on November 16, 2026, bringing together researchers, industry ... READ MORE

Category: Events
Tags: Animal Sciences, Avian Flu, Avian Influenza, Biosecurity, Center For Public Issues Education, Center For Public Issues Education In Agriculture And Natural Resources, Event, Farm, Hazard, Health, Invasive Species, Learning Event, Lecture, Live Event, New World Screwworm, Newberry, News, NWS, Poster Presentation, Public Event, Research, Research Talk, Safety, SCCAHS, Science, Southeastern Coastal Center For Agricultural Health And Safety, Zoonotic Disease

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