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PIE Center to Host Virtual Legislative One-Pager Workshop


January 20, 2026

The UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center) will host a free virtual Lunch & Learn workshop focused on creating effective legislative one-pagers for professionals in agriculture and natural ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Center For Public Issues Education, Center For Public Issues Education In Agriculture And Natural Resources, Legislation, PIE Center, Policy Communication
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Considering synthetic turf? What homeowners should know before installation


July 15, 2025

A new Florida law that prohibits local governments from banning synthetic turf installation on some single-family residential properties could make it easier for homeowners to replace grass lawns with green plastic. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Turf
Tags: Cost, Fertilizer, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Grass, HB 683, House Bill 683, Hypoallergenic, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Irrigation, Jason Kruse, Landscape, Law, Lawn, Legislation, Maintenance, Outdoors, Plastic, Research, Sod, Synthetic Turf, Turf, Turfgrass Science, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Weeding

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