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These Students are Discovering Exciting Careers in Food Science, Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics

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January 8, 2024

Follow along as high school students from PK Yonge Developmental Research School in Gainesville, Florida learn about how professionals in food science, nutritional sciences, and dietetics shape what and how we eat, as well as keep us safe from ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Careers, Dietetics, Dr. Charles Sims, Dr. Katherine Thompson-Witrick, Dr. Keith Schneider, Field Trip, Food Science, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Food Science Careers, High School, Katlyn Nau, Nutritional Sciences, Pilot Plant, PK Yonge, PK Yonge Developmental Research School, Sensory Lab

Collier County Farmer’s Market Guide – Winter and Spring 2024

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January 8, 2024

If you are a food enthusiasts seeking fresh and flavorful produce, look no further than right here in Collier County. Our county is home to 12 vibrant farmer's markets that showcase a diverse array of locally grown fruits, vegetables, artisanal ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Agriculture, Collier County, SWFL, UF IFAS Extension
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When the iron is hot, but the wind is cold


January 4, 2024

What do you think about during this time of year? Early winter may carry different associations for some: post-holiday fatigue or relief; another abrupt change in pace at home or at work; or that familiar determination to fulfill a New Year's ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: Ask IFAS, Cold Protection And Chilling Damage, Department Of Family Youth And Community Sciences, Winter
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My 2022 Internship Experience: Jacob Wilson


January 3, 2024

2024 Sarasota County Summer Internship applications are available! Are you interested in getting hands-on experience in your chosen field? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Intern Sarasota County is dedicated to providing ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H, Conservation, Ecology, Intern, InternSarasotaLife, Internship, Pgm_EcoNR, Sarasota County, Wildlife

Can urban agriculture sow sustainable food production, resilient communities? Scientists offer a potential roadmap

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January 2, 2024

Urban agriculture is growing food on a small-scale, using venues such as small rooftops, balcony gardens, community grounds, small urban farms and even empty lots of land. While experts tout the benefits of urban agriculture as a ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Climate Change, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Jiangxiao Qiu, Nature Food, News, Research, Self-sustaining Communities, Sustainable Urban Agriculture, UF-IFAS, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research Education Center, University Of Florida, Urban Agriculture, Urban Food Production, Urban Gardening

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