Category: Work & Life

Green Travel Made Easy


July 2, 2009

James Stevenson, Pinellas County Extension Specialist, Urban SustainabilityHave you had enough yet? Ready to get out of Dodge? If you are “Leaving on a Jet Plane….” this summer, it is possible to “offset” the carbon cost of your ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life

Green Business Practices


June 16, 2009

Mary Campbell, Urban Sustainability Agent, Pinellas County Extension Becoming a more environmentally- friendly business is a choice that can reap big rewards. Green Business practices can help save money, attract customers, enhance your reputation ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life

UF food scientists call for new science in food safety


May 19, 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Some University of Florida food scientists say U.S. food safety procedures need to get out of the 1960s and into the era of biotechnology. Back then, America's scientists devised a system to ensure astronauts' food stayed ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Food Safety, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS
Tags: Anita Wright, Bacteria, Biofilms, Biotechnology, Food Safety, Genetics, HACCP, Maria Gallo, Max Teplitski, Microbiology

New public television show aimed at Southern gardeners hits the air May 9


May 6, 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Southern gardeners will soon have a new tool to help them in the garden. "Your Southern Garden" with Walter Reeves is an educational television show created to help gardeners of all levels learn new tricks, get fresh ideas ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Horticulture, J. Scott Angle, Millie Ferrer, Southeast US, Walter Reeves, Your Southern Garden

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