John Hinchee has been selected as the new director of government relations for the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). Hinchee comes to UF/IFAS with more than a decade of experience in the state legislative ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS
Growing a few vegetables in the backyard may have effects that extend far beyond the garden gate that could impact economics. More than 53 million U.S. households participate in food gardening, a number that has grown steadily in recent ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Documentary short and community conversation highlight how Florida's coastal communities adapt, recover, and rebuild after repeated storms GAINESVILLE, Fla. (September 1, 2026) – The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Events, UF/IFAS
While summer is still in full swing, signs of the new school year are already here. Back-to-school commercials are filling the airwaves, and stores are stocked with backpacks, classroom supplies and clothing as parents begin checking items ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, , Events, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
About this series This month’s Wildlife Watch installment spotlights the nine-banded armadillo. As residential and commercial development expands across Florida, wildlife is adapting to live closer to people and, in some cases, faces ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Conservation, Crops, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Many Floridians rely on private wells for drinking water and septic systems to treat household wastewater. Hurricanes, flooding and routine maintenance challenges can affect the safety and reliability of these systems. To help homeowners ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Events, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Internationally respected mosquito- and vector-borne disease expert Yvonne-Marie Linton has been chosen as the new director for the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
One poorly maintained tree can cause thousands of dollars in damage during a hurricane, leaving homes and neighborhoods devastated. On July 23, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is hosting “Be ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, , Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Scientists at U.S. land-grant universities take different approaches to engaging with the public, from remaining strictly neutral to openly advocating for the public good, but most agree better training is needed, according to a new ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
On Aug. 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT, join us for an engaging webinar, titled "Tropical Season Readiness," featuring Angela “Angie” Enyedi, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Jacksonville, Florida. ... READ MORE
Category: Events, UF/IFAS