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Zebra longwing butterfly on plant.

From Classrooms to Coastlines: The Value of Pinellas County Extension

by jpgeller
May 19, 2026

A few months ago, Dr. Stephens, the Extension Director in Okaloosa County, shared a great article. She said our main job in Extension is simply helping people make better choices. Here in Pinellas County, our experts teach things that matter ... READ MORE

Category: SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Business Licensing, Economic Impact, Human Capital, Professional Development, Taxpayer Value

Florida’s citrus industry still a vital economic force in state

by Ruth Hohl Borger
February 16, 2023

Despite challenges from diseases, land development trends and extreme weather, Florida’s citrus industry contributed $6.935 billion to the state’s economy in 2020-21. A just-released report from University of Florida economists, “2020-2021 ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Christa Court, Citrus, Citrus Industry, Citrus Research And Education Center, Economic Impact, Economic Impact Analysis Program
Food Is Our Middle Name podcast

Food is Our Middle Name Podcast: What’s the deal with…food shortages?

by Tory Moore
November 18, 2022

Food shortages happen for a multitude of reasons but since COVID-19 these shortages seem more abundant than ever. And I think we all remember the great cream cheese shortage of 2021 at peak holiday cheesecake season! (Or maybe that’s just ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, UF/IFAS
Tags: #FoodIsOurMiddleName, Agriculture, COVID, Covid-19, Economic Impact, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Food, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Department, Food Is Our Middle Name, Food Shortages, Food Supply Chain, Podcast, Supply Chain, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program
Honey Bee colonies flooded from Hurricane Ian

FAQs: Hurricane Ian impacts to beekeeping

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
October 6, 2022

Honey bees not only create an agricultural product, they help facilitate the Florida agriculture industry, pollinating crops and bolstering our food supply. When Hurricane Ian made landfall last week, many of the local colonies were devastated, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beekeeping, Damage Assessment, Economic Impact, Honey Bee Research And Extension Lab, Honey Bees, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Recovery

375,000 acres of citrus in Ian’s path

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
September 28, 2022

Hurricane-strength winds are expected across nearly 175,000 acres of citrus groves as Hurricane Ian follows its track along the Florida peninsula. An additional 200,000-plus acres of Florida’s hallmark crop may see tropical storm-force winds. Agriculture ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS
Tags: Christa Court, Citrus, Disaster Preparation, Economic Impact, Economic Impact Analysis Program, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Recovery

In the heart of Florida’s strawberry season, an expert explains why they’re so wonderful

by Brad Buck
February 2, 2022

When you think of February, you might dream of a Happy Valentine’s Day, roses and romance. If you live in central Florida, you might also want to buy the very best strawberries. Many local fields are rife with the red fruit. Wael Elwakil, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Breeding, Economic Impact, Featured, Fruit And Vegetable Production, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Harvest, Hillsborough County, Special Topics, Strawberries, Strawberry Season, Taste, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, Valentine's Day, Wael Elwakil

UF study: Florida’s agricultural and natural resources industries remain strong since recession

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 17, 2013

Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Florida’s agriculture, natural resources and related food industries provided a $104 billion impact on the state in 2011 and have continued to improve since the 2008 recession, according to a new ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Forests, Livestock, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agriculture, Alan Hodges, Economic Impact, Food And Resource Economics, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Natural Resources, University Of Florida

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