Tag: Idea
A Historic Hidden Figure
February 25, 2021
When Miles Edward Groover retired as an Extension agent in Jefferson County in 1957, it was significant enough to warrant mention in the Chicago Defender. Groover was among the first Black Extension agents in Florida. He grew up in an era ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Community Volunteers, CropsTags: Black History, Diversity, Extension, FAMU, Idea
RECs attract graduate students worldwide
December 16, 2020
Last month, I had lunch with a young South Korean who’d spent the past five years as a graduate student in Fort Lauderdale. We talked about recruiting the world’s top graduate students. His insights came from his autobiography. Once Sang-Bin ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & DiseaseTags: Fort Lauderdale, Graduate Students, Idea, Research And Education Centers
A Salute to FAMU
November 19, 2020
Our sister land-grant university has once again demonstrated the excellence we’ve come to expect from family. Florida A&M University ranks first in the nation among public Historically Black Colleges and Universities. We at UF/IFAS salute ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureTags: FAMU, HBCU, Idea, Leon County, Tallahassee
A Call for Inclusivity
September 1, 2020
Against the backdrop of reckoning over our long history of racial injustice, we at UF/IFAS are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive student, staff and faculty cohort that represents our values. The relationship between black people ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeTags: An Angle On IFAS, Idea, Statements
Cook Up A Gift Idea
December 11, 2014
Christmas is a joyous season. It’s a time to remember friends and neighbors with small tokens of your love and appreciation. Every holiday season is magical, but it also can be a perplexing time. How do you choose gifts for your friends and ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeTags: Cook, Gift, Idea, Living Well In The Panhandle