Beef: The Other Protein
Beef frequently gets a bad name in the protein world. You often hear reports that eating beef is bad for you. In fact, in moderation, beef can be a good and nutritious source of protein. A serving size… Read More
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Extension wins outstanding educational technology award
UF/IFAS Sarasota County Extension and UF Sport Management programs jointly received the award for outstanding Educational Technology. The award was presented by the Association of Natural Resource Professionals and will be received by the waste reduction program. The… Read More
Stand Up & Holler for UF/IFAS!
It’s Gator Nation Giving Day! When you give to UF/IFAS, you partner with a network of faculty, students and volunteers who are creating positive and lasting change in Florida and beyond. “Stand up and holler” for the UF/IFAS… Read More
Year-End Giving
We are grateful for all the support for students, faculty, research, and Extension we received over the past year, and look forward to Going Greater in 2020. From our outstanding students to our cutting-edge research, you know you can expect great… Read More
Farm City Week Beef Workshop and Prospect Show
Manatee County has a rich history in celebrating Farm City Week. Each year this week is filled with agricultural events and celebrations for the community to enjoy. One unique event is the Manatee County Farm City Week Beef… Read More
Welcome Back to the FSHN Department!
Welcome back to UF and the Food Science and Human Nutrition department for the 2019-2020 school year! We are excited to begin the year with new energy, and we look forward to sharing in your academic and professional… Read More
Graduate Student Investment
The University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences has one of the largest graduate student programs in the country. UF/IFAS Tropical Research & Education Center (TREC) faculty are approved by the university to direct graduate student research programs…. Read More
A New SWFREC Dormitory
Located in Immokalee, Florida, the UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research & Education Center (SWFREC) serves growers, farmers, and community members in Collier, Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties. Faculty direct graduate student research on vegetable and citrus crops, pesticides,… Read More
Just hanging around
If you walk around your house you may notice small brown spindle-shaped objects attached to walls, fence posts, or just about anything stationary with a vertical surface. They look like mini scrap-piles of dried grass, twig and bark…. Read More
Women in Ag: Dean Elaine Turner
In high school, Dr. Elaine Turner enjoyed the sciences, particularly chemistry. After exploring careers in this area of science, Turner discovered nutrition and food to be an intriguing field. A family friend arranged for her to take a… Read More