“I started with myself, a truck, and a trailer.” Jason Lee’s business may have had humble beginnings, but its foundation can be traced back to family traditions and experiences he had through 4-H. From a young age, Lee, SkyFrog ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Teaching
Agriculture in the Sunshine State ranges from tropical fruits to leafy green vegetables, with many crops in between. Launched in 2021, the plant breeding doctoral program teaches University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Three-year Energy Earthshot project awarded $1.7M from U.S. Department of Energy What surrounds a single grain of pollen may be one of the world’s best, most indestructible carbon removal tools available to humankind. A University ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research
In early August, eight UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) students attended the 120th American Society for Horticultural Sciences (ASHS) Annual Conference in Orlando. The conference brings together industry professionals ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
4-H Horticulture State Contest The Florida 4-H State Horticulture Identification and Judging Contest took place in June at the Alachua County Extension Office in Newberry. This contest provided an opportunity for youth to demonstrate their ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Curriculum
https://youtu.be/-d9owxS66Ig As a way to learn more about the 23 majors in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Florida, we’ve been asking 23 questions. Shelby Kucharski, an undergraduate student in plant science, ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences alumnus Raymond Odeh earned his undergraduate degree in plant science in 2012. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors at the American Horticultural Therapy Association. What ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
This week, we would like to spotlight Travis Marois, a plant science and University of Florida alumni from the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka. Travis transferred into the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and LIfe ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Students in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) gain hands-on experiences through unique internships all over the world. This summer, we asked several students about their internship or job in their field of study. This ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, UF/IFAS Teaching
This week, we would like to spotlight Amanda Morgan, a master's degree-seeking student studying horticulture sciences here at the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center. Read below to learn what inspired Amanda, or Mandy for short, to pursue ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching