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Dr. Huo surrounded by greenery inside an environmental horticulture ornamentals greenhouse with two of his students.

UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences expands as Environmental Horticulture faculty and staff join the department under a shared vision


December 17, 2025

The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is uniting faculty and staff from Environmental Horticulture with Horticultural Sciences Department, strengthening collaboration across teaching, research, and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Work & Life
Tags: Environmental Horticulture, Horticultural Sciences Department, One Horticulture, Plant Science, Teaching
hurricane damage beneath a raised coastal structure with concrete pillars, a red ladder, caution tape, and a damaged utility box amid gravel and debris.

2026 EDEN Spring Training Set for Tampa


December 16, 2025

Tampa, Fla. — The 2026 Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) Spring Training will take place in Tampa from Feb. 24 to 26, 2026. Early bird registration closes Jan. 15. This year, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Center For Public Issues Education, Center For Public Issues Education In Agriculture And Natural Resources, Conference, Disaster Recovery, FL EDEN, Florida Extension Disaster Education Network, PIE Center
a blue fountain filled with plants surrounded by shell walkways and layers of green, maroon and pink plants in the background.

UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Commercial Horticulture Classes–2026


December 11, 2025

Good things are growing in Orange County, Florida! Let’s keep our minds as sharp as our tools and learn together in 2026. The exciting line-up of classes is designed to build upon topics from the basics to specifics of commercial horticulture ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: BMP, CEU, CEUs, Cflandscapes, Fertilizer, FFL, Florida, Florida Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Horticulture, Hwooten, IPM, Landscape, Landscape Management, Orange County, Palm, Palm; Palms; Turf, Palms, Pest Control, Tree, Trees, Turfgrass; Best Practices; Bmp; Bmps, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County
Frascos de mantequilla de maní de colores.

Florida responde al desafío: 32 773 frascos de mantequilla de maní llevan esperanza a los hogares que más la necesitan


December 11, 2025

Creado por Brad Buck, especialista sénior en relaciones públicas para UF/IFAS.  Desde las opciones más cremosas hasta las más crujientes, miles de frascos de mantequilla de maní están llegando a los hogares de Florida gracias a la ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Events, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Ayudas, Cacahuate, Colaboración, Comunidades, Condado De Escambia, Condado De Orange, Condados, Donaciones, Donar, El Desafio De La Mantequilla De Mani, Español, Familias Necesitadas, Frascos, Hambre, Kevin Camm, Mantequilla, Mantequilla De Mani, Nick Simmons, Oficinas De Extension, Recolectar, Spanish, UF/IFAS Extension
4 youth holding two pieces of card board that say "thank" and "you"

The Gift That Keeps on Giving: How Volunteering Can Boost Your Holidays


December 9, 2025

The holiday season is often filled with bright lights, music, and cherished family traditions — but it can also be stressful. Between shopping, cooking, wrapping gifts, and attending events, it’s easy to feel tired, overwhelmed, or even ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Health Benefits, Holiday Spirit, Mental Health, Volunteering

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