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MEDIA ALERT: Breaking ground on a future rooted in AI – at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center

by Brad Buck
October 30, 2025

WHAT: University of Florida administrators, faculty, fruit and vegetable growers and dignitaries will break ground on the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture on November 7 at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center. The ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: #aiatuf, Artichokes, Blackberries, Centennial, Center For Applied Artificial Intelligence In Agriculture, Field Tour, Groundbreaking, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Hops, J. Scott Angle, Jobs, Joe Glover, Prec-ag, State Rep. Lawrence McClure, Strawberries, Tomatoes, U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack, Vegetables

Groundbreaking for AI center part of 100th anniversary celebration of UF Gulf Coast Research and Education Center

by Brad Buck
October 22, 2025

Agriculture isn’t just rows of citrus groves and fields of strawberries – it’s Florida’s second largest economic powerhouse, trailing only tourism. With more than 133,000 jobs riding on its success, farming fuels communities across the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: #aiatuf, 100th Anniversary, Agricultural And Biological Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Center For Applied Artificial Intelligence In Agriculture, Dana Choi, Digital Twin, Diseases, Economy, Environment, Farming, Food, Fruits, Groundbreaking, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, J. Scott Angle, Jack Rechcigl, Jobs, Kevin Wang, Labor, Nathan Boyd, Ornamental Plants, Pests, Plant Breeding, Prec-ag, Precision Spraying

Discovering Your Path: Exploring Careers and Finding Passion in Sustainability

by Alia Garrett
December 13, 2024

Some of my earliest and best memories are tied to the outdoors—kayaking, camping, fishing, and catching fireflies. These experiences fostered a deep connection to nature and respect for the environment, inspiring me to pursue a career in environmental ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation
Tags: Career, Jobs, Pgm_Sustain, Sustainability

UF scientist, veteran wins national award for program connecting military personnel to ag careers

by Brad Buck
May 14, 2024

A veteran himself, University of Florida plant pathologist Gary Vallad wanted to give back to his comrades-in-arms. So, he and Simon Bollin started the Veterans Florida Agriculture Program (VFAP), which helps train veterans for jobs in that ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development
Tags: Department Of Defense SkillBridge Program, Gary Vallad, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Jobs, Military, Research And Education Centers, Simon Bollin, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, USDA-NIFA, USDA-NIFA Partnership Award, Veterans Florida Agriculture Program, Workforce

The Benefits of Working While Attending High School or College

by Olivia Zugay
August 11, 2023

As a student, whether in high school or college, taking on a part-time job can bring about various advantages. It can help you acquire valuable experience in a particular field, augment your savings, or cover your living expenses. Earning money ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Professional Development, , Work & Life
Tags: College Employment, Financials, High School Employment, Jobs, Work Experience

4-H Summer Internships in Miami

by Kenan Bridges
March 23, 2023

Miami-Dade 4-H offers comprehensive summer internships for rising 10th through 12th-grade high school students enrolled in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The program is a 5-week work-based learning experience in partnership with Miami-Dade ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum, Events, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Food, High School, Hydroponics, Internship, Jobs, Summer, Water

AI center coming to Gulf Coast Research and Education Center; will provide boost for agriculture

by Brad Buck
October 25, 2022

Agriculture is an integral part of Florida’s economy, directly contributing over $10 billion in sales revenues annually and supporting over 133,000 jobs. But farmers face numerous challenges: pests, diseases, labor, rising costs and more. To ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: #aiatuf, Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Center For Applied Artificial Intelligence In Agriculture, Crop Yields, Dana Choi, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, J. Scott Angle, Jack Rechcigl, Jobs, Kevin Wang, Labor, Machine Learning, Nathan Boyd, Plant Breeding, Robotics, Start-up Companies, Technology

Position Announcement – Teaching Laboratory Specialist II

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September 27, 2018

Teaching Laboratory Specialist II Position The Food Science and Human Nutrition Department is looking to fill a Teaching Laboratory Specialist II position. First review of applicants will occur October 5th and the position will remain open ... READ MORE

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Tags: Announcement, Eployment, Job, Jobs, Lab, Laboratory, Position, Specialist, Teaching

We’re Hiring: Biological Scientist I

by Angela Colonna
April 26, 2018

Are you on the job hunt? Or know someone who is? We're hiring! The UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education is hiring a biological scientist I. This entry-level biological scientist position will focus on three areas: field research, land ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS
Tags: Biological Scientist, Hiring, Jobs

Job post at USDA: Miami Plant Pathologist

by Vanessa Vassilaros
June 20, 2013

Please go to this link if you are interested in a position for the Department of Agriculture in Miami Dade County. good luck! Vanessa Click here READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Evcampoverde, Jobs, Plant Pathology, Plantas, Trabajo En Miami

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