Tag: Communication

Leading with Gratitude (Part 1)

by Kevin Camm
May 18, 2026

When I was younger, my grandmother taught me the importance of saying "thank you." She always waited for me to say “thank you,” driving the importance home. Learning those two simple words at a young age was so influential. Not only did ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Conflict Management, Gratitude, Leadership, Ocextension, Professional Development

Leading with Gratitude (Part 2)

by Kevin Camm
May 18, 2026

To recap last week’s blog: As leaders, we need to stop and look back at how we got to where we are quite often. We need to shake off the discomfort and say “thank you” to the folks that helped along the way, whether they shared a talent, ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Community Resource Development, Conflict Management, Gratitude, Leadership, Ocextension, Professional Development

UF/IFAS Extension Orange County – Intern Highlight

by Kevin Camm
May 18, 2026

One of the highlights of working with Extension is being able to host and work with an intern. Not only are these students passionate about Extension, but this gives them real experience at what life is like after college. They also bring a ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Communication, Environment, Extension Solutions, Internship, Orange TV, Workforce Preparation

Celebrating Our Achievements – A Look Back at 2023

by Kevin Camm
May 18, 2026

I want to take an opportunity to look back and celebrate all the amazing things we accomplished together at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County last year. 2023 was full of challenges, growth, and lots of successes. We have continued to change ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Leadership, Ocextension

What a Year!

by Kevin Camm
May 18, 2026

Since I joined the team here in July 2020, I can say that 2022 proved to be a major year for our office and team. I am not discounting the previous years, but this year was special. Below are some highlights: HYFLEX: COVID-19 taught us to ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, , Events, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Leadership, Ocextension, Professional Development, Responsibility

Easy Math – Can You Do It?

by Kevin Camm
May 18, 2026

I love math, do not get me wrong. But, when it comes to the complex equations – throw in a little exponents, tangent, or square roots – I admittedly walk away. There are some neat math problems, however, like the Collatz conjecture. Feel ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Farm Management, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Leadership, Mental Health, Professional Development

Decisions and Change: Applying Forces to Help You Decide

by Kevin Camm
May 18, 2026

In Extension, and especially in life, we have decisions that we need to make. Many of us typically embrace change or loathe change. Regardless if it is tough or easy, it involves a process of weighing our options (good and bad). I think that ... READ MORE

Category: , Clubs & Volunteers, Farm Management, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Leadership, Mental Health, Professional Development
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Mental Fitness…and GAINS

by Kevin Camm
May 18, 2026

I had two “A-HA” moments the other day from one of our Extension Agents. Jana Anderson, Family Consumer Sciences Agent here at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, was teaching our team about personal wellness and challenging us to be more active ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Community Volunteers, Natural Resources, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Communication, Leadership, Mental Health, Professional Development

The New Chomp on the Block

by Hannah Eason
May 18, 2026

Authored by Amanda Decker UF/IFAS Extension Orange County Summer Intern Graduating UF CALS December, 2022 B.S. Plant Science specialization in Plant Breeding and Genetics LinkedIn Roots Hello! I'm Amanda Decker, I am not a Florida ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Turf, UF/IFAS
Tags: Academics, Ag Careers, Best Management, Best Management Practices, Careers, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Commercial Horticulture, Communication, Extension, Green Industries Best Management Practices, Hwooten, Intern, Internship, Plant, Plants, Professional Development, Summer, UF/IFAS Extension Internship
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PIE Center to Host Webinar Exploring APR Credential for Agriculture and Natural Resource Communicators

by Karlibeth Leitheiser
May 18, 2026

For professionals navigating today’s complex agricultural and environmental communication landscape, credibility and strategy matter more than ever. An upcoming interactive webinar hosted by the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Center For Public Issues Education, Center For Public Issues Education In Agriculture And Natural Resources, Communication, News, PIE Center, Public Relations, Webinar

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