UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Here in Northwest Florida, finding horticultural supplies and plant material that is available locally is a challenge. Due to our location, looking to the neighboring states is very practical. The Gulf States Horticultural Expo (GSHE) is a trade… Read More
No previous experience or accreditation it required to be a landscaper in the state of Florida. So when homeowners are searching for service providers, it is important that they question potential companies about their skills. One good measure… Read More
You’re in your undergraduate studies – Why should you be considering master’s programs NOW? The increased access to higher education, this has afforded students the ability to obtain a degree in a plethora of areas and modalities. Similarly,… Read More
What influences people the most? Think about what might influence you. If I ask you to lose five pounds in three weeks, is that enough to motivate you to change? Well, are you Googling “treadmills,” “diet plans,” or… Read More
In a recent in-service-training, Scholarship in Extension 2.0 Virtual Workshop, the Central District Regional Specialized Agents (RSAs) and Associate District Extension Director (DED) reviewed program development implementation and evaluation, as well as the need for a “diversified scholarship… Read More
The issue of data collection, use, and ownership continues to be an important one. It relates to many facets of everyday life: social media, online shopping, media consumption, browsing habits, apps, and more. Questions of ownership and control… Read More
Name: EDIS/Ask IFAS Position: Database Hometown: Florida, USA Years with UF/IFAS: Over 20. Describe your role at UF/IFAS. I answer questions and fill people in on the important stuff they need to know. If you’re wondering what to plant in a corner… Read More
VP Promise – Enriching the Undergraduate Student Experience in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. What is the VP Promise? Introduced by Dr. J. Scott Angle, Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, the VP promise… Read More
We rely on professionals – individuals with special expertise and training, such as biologists or planners to make decisions about best practices to guide development, policies and operations. When it comes to climate change, who is the expert?… Read More
By Cayla Romano, UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP) Communication Assistant UF/IFAS agronomy extension scientist and UF/IFAS CAIP affiliate faculty Deah Lieurance has been selected to receive the Rita Beard Visionary Leadership Award from the North… Read More
