Tag: aec

A Needs Assessment for Small-Scale Farmers: Understanding Leadership Education and Networking Needs

by Rachel Biderman
June 30, 2025

Calling Florida Farmers- We Need Your Expertise! Importance of Small-Scale Farms According to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension, small family farms make up 90% of all farms in Florida. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Aec, Agricultural Education And Communication, Agricultural Leadership, Florida Farmers, Leadership Skills, Needs Assessment, Rachel Biderman, Small-scale Farm

UF/IFAS program expands ag education in Florida primary, secondary schools

by Megan Winslow
May 15, 2025

Not every child grows up with a deep understanding of the agricultural systems that supply the food we eat every day. The Florida Teacher Institute, a collaboration of the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and the UF/IFAS ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Aec, Agricultural, Agricultural Education And Communication, Agriculture, Animal Sciences, CALS, Career, Charlotte Emerson, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Curriculum, Entomology, Environmental, Florida Teacher Institute, Food Science, Food Security, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Megan Winslow, Mentor, Monique Salazar, Nematology, Peer, Science, Student, Summer, Teacher, Teaching, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida

UF AEC Students Earn Annual CALS Awards

by aubreypearce
April 17, 2025

Fifteen Department of Agricultural Education and Communication students and staff were recognized for their academic, extracurricular, and work excellence at the University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences awards banquet, ... READ MORE

Category: Events, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Aec, Agricultural Education And Communication, CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences

AEC Spring 2025 Graduate Defense Presentations

by aubreypearce
March 7, 2025

The UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communications is proud to highlight the remarkable achievements of our graduate students who have recently defended their master's theses and PhD dissertations. These students have demonstrated ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Tags: Aec, Agricultural Education And Communication, Science Communication

AEC Gathering – January & February AttaGators

by aubreypearce
March 3, 2025

The faculty, staff, and students in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) work diligently each day to embody the core values of our department: We are One Team. We Develop People. We Build Relationships. We Collaborate ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Aec, AECgathering, AttaGator

Gator Giving Day – Undergraduate Student Highlight

by aubreypearce
February 20, 2025

University of Florida Gator Giving Day The UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) is proud to recognize the support of alumni and friends through the 1909 Society. This special group of donors makes recurring, ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Aec, Agricultural Education And Communication, VP Promise

AEC Gathering – November AttaGators

by aubreypearce
December 11, 2024

We are One Team. We Develop People. We Build Relationships. We Collaborate Enthusiastically. We Lead with Integrity. We Achieve the Extraordinary. The faculty, staff, and students in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication work ... READ MORE