GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Eighteen faculty and graduate students in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) were recognized for their excellence in teaching at the 69th annual conference of the North American Colleges and Teachers ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
Tell us a little about yourself. I was born in Colombia. I have worked as a plant breeder for about 11 years. I was the former research and development director for Ball Horticultural in Colombia in charge of five breeding programs and ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tell us a little about yourself. I’m an international student from Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. I did my master’s degree in genetics at West Virginia University. I’ve always been passionate about genome editing techniques used to accelerate ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tell us a little about yourself. I am originally from Kansas and grew up in the Midwest exploring the prairie ecosystem, camping, hiking and playing sports. What do you study? Currently, I am studying the breeding and genetics of lettuce ... READ MORE
Category: Academics, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Teaching
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Gerardo Nunez, assistant professor of horticultural sciences in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), received the Early Career Teaching Award from the United States Department of Agriculture. This ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Twenty-four faculty and graduate students in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) were recognized for their excellence in teaching at the 67th annual conference of the North American Colleges and ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
Why preserve and dry leaves and flowers? Drying your leaves and flowers properly will help you preserve their vibrant colors and unique shapes before using them in your crafts! In this post, we will provide a few DIY methods you can try at ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth
DIY hanging planters are a fun and easy way to decorate your home while making the most of the space you have available. Once you know the basics, you can customize the materials and patterns you use to make it your own! Supplies: Scissors ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Work & Life
Starting seeds in small containers helps you save space, resources, and time while setting your plants up for future success. While there are many seed-starting containers available on the market, you can also make your own with supplies otherwise ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture