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Empowering Youth Through 4-H: A Journey of Collaboration and Growth

by Daniel Gonzalez
April 18, 2025

BELLE GLADE, Fla. - Earlier this academic year, I reached out to agricultural educators in Palm Beach County with a vision to expand our 4-H programs and provide more opportunities for youth development. The response was overwhelmingly positive, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Tags: 4-H Programs, Agricultural Education, Animal Science, Career Exploration, College Tours, Community Collaboration, FAMU, Ffa, Field Trips, Hands On Learning, Palm Beach County, Scholarships, STEM Education, Student Engagement, UF-IFAS, Youth Development

UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County director honored with national NACAA Distinguished Service Award

by Lourdes Mederos
August 12, 2024

The National Association of County Agricultural Agents has awarded Jonael Bosques, agriculture agent and director of UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County, with the prestigious Distinguished Service Award. Bosques is one of only three recipients ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture, Animal Science, CAFE Latino, Coalition Of Florida Extension Educators For Latino Communities, Community Development, FACAA, Florida Association Of County Agricultural Agents, Forestry, Horticulture, Jonael Bosques, Livestock, National Association Of County Agricultural Agents, Natural Resources, Ranchers, Small Farms, UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County

2023 ANS Graduate Symposium

by aubreypearce
November 1, 2023

By Dr. Antiono Faciola The 9th Annual UF/IFAS Animal Sciences Graduate Symposium unfolded on October 12th-13th at the Embassy Suites in St. Augustine Beach. This year's symposium was designed to foster an inclusive community, equip students ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Research, Animal Science, Animal Sciences, Ans, Awards And Recognition, Graduate, Research, UF Animal Science

Genomics: Transforming the Beef Industry

by aubreypearce
September 20, 2023

By Raluca Mateescu, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida Genomics is the field dedicated to exploring DNA's structure, function, evolution, and genetic composition in animals. It encompasses the entirety of genes and genetic ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Genetics, Animal Science, Animal Sciences, Ans, Beef Cattle, Cattle, Genetics, Research, UF Animal Science

Internship Experiences in ANS: Christopher Hernandez & Taylor Clements

by aubreypearce
September 15, 2023

Christopher Hernandez Christopher Hernandez is a current UF Animal Sciences student in the Food Animal Specialization. Hernandez spent his summer internship in Pineville, Missouri, on Cobb-Bear Hollow Farm. His internship was specifically ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Science, Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Internship, Internship, Undergraduate

Internship Experiences in ANS: Breanna Luby & Kyndall Capps

by Jessica Czipulis
September 14, 2023

Breanna Luby Breanna Luby is a current UF Animal Sciences (ANS) student in the Equine Specialization. Luby completed an animal ambassador internship at ZooTampa in Tampa, Florida. Her responsibilities included conducting wildlife connection ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Science, Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Internship, Internship, Undergraduate

Internship Experiences in ANS: Mikeala Martin & Melissa Babinecz

by Jessica Czipulis
September 12, 2023

Mikaela Martin Mikeala Martin is a current UF Animal Sciences student in the Food Animal Specialization. This summer, Martin had an internship with Purina Animal Nutrition in Sanford, Florida. Her primary responsibilities included conducting ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Science, Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Internship Internship, Undergraduate

Internship Experiences in ANS: Reanna Frauens & Karina Vestergaard

by aubreypearce
September 11, 2023

Reanna Frauens Reanna Frauens is a current UF Animal Sciences student in the Animal Biology Specialization. Frauens spent her summer internship at Aspire Wildlife in D’Hanis, Texas. Aspire Wildlife is a 2,500-acre exotic livestock breeding/hunting ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Science, Animal Sciences, Animal Sciences Internship, Internship, Undergraduate

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