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UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities March 19, 2026

by Kate Wieland
March 19, 2026

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for March 19, 2026 IFAS Human Resources has now created an opportunity for you to view, at a glance, newly posted IFAS TEAMS positions. Please click on the link for further details. These positions were vacant ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Ifas Jobs, Job Postings, TEAMS Jobs, TEAMS Opportunities
Coastal garden near a marina.

Landscape Plants for the Gulf and South Atlantic Coasts: Selection, Establishment, and Maintenance

by Rolando Negron
March 4, 2026

Designing for Life on the Coast Coastal gardening isn’t for the faint of heart. Salt spray, sandy soils, intense sun, high winds, humidity, and even the occasional cold snap can quickly challenge both new and experienced gardeners. ... READ MORE

Category: , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Coastal Gardening, Environmental Horticulture, Florida Landscaping, Gardening, Gulf Coast Plants, Landscape Maintenance, Rolando Negron, Salt Tolerant Plants, South Atlantic Plants, Sustainable Landscaping, UF/IFAS Bookstore, University Of Florida Horticulture, Waterfront Landscaping
Front view on an energy efficient home construction.

Build for Florida’s Climate: Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida

by Rolando Negron
February 16, 2026

Build Smarter for Florida’s Climate Anyone who’s lived through a Florida summer knows that energy bills can climb fast. That’s why Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida, 11th Edition, now available through ... READ MORE

Category: , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Builders And Contractors, Building Performance, Construction Best Practices, Contractor Exam Preparation, Energy Efficient Construction, Energy-efficient Homes, Florida Building Code, Florida Climate Design, Florida Energy Codes, Florida’s Climate, Green Building Florida, HVAC And Insulation, Lesly Jerome, Nicholas Taylor, Program For Resource Efficient Communities, Rolando Negron, Sustainable Building Practices, UF Center For Land Use Efficiency, UF/IFAS Bookstore, University Of Florida Publications

The Process of Printing Your Design

by Leah Welch
January 21, 2026

You may think the printing process begins once your document is fully designed, but there are things to consider at the start of your project. To ensure a smooth collaboration with the UF/IFAS Communications graphic design team, and to minimize ... READ MORE

Category: , UF/IFAS Graphics
People watch a cattle show at a county fair, surrounded by livestock, stands, and an audience enjoying the festive atmosphere.

A Heifer for Sophia: Celebrating Curiosity, Friendship, and First-Time 4-H Adventures

by Rolando Negron
January 12, 2026

Sometimes, all it takes is one spark to ignite a lifelong passion. For young Sophia, that moment comes on a sunny afternoon while she watches her brother’s baseball game.“I do love animals. I wish I could do something with them,” she ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H Book, 4-H Story, A Heifer For Sophia, Children’s Book, Chris DeCubellis, Dairy Heifer, Farm Animals, Farm Book, Florida 4-H, Kids Agriculture, Kids Fair Book, Livestock, Rolando Negron, UF IFAS Books, UF IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Bookstore, Youth Book
Image of the UF community gardens featuring rows of various vegetables. The UF Bat houses can be see in the back.

Vegetable Gardening in Florida: A Practical Guide That Actually Works

by Rolando Negron
January 8, 2026

If you garden in Florida, you already know the rules are different, and that’s exactly where Vegetable Gardening in Florida shines. This affordable, full-color paperback is designed specifically for growing vegetables and edible herbs in Florida’s ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Extension Resources, Florida Gardening, Florida Vegetables, Gardening Guides, Home Gardening, Rolando Negron, UF IFAS Books, UF/IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Publications, Vegetable Gardening

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