Category: UF/IFAS Teaching

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities June 11, 2026

by Kate Wieland
June 11, 2026

UF/IFAS TEAMS Opportunities for June 11 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

The Not-So-Perfect Garden Project: Growing More Than Vegetables

by Rolando Negron
April 21, 2026

What if a school garden could do more than grow vegetables? What if it could build awareness, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the challenges some communities face every day? That’s the idea behind The Not-So-Perfect Garden ... READ MORE

Category: , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Children's Books, Classroom Resources, Community Outreach, Environmental Education, Food Insecurity, Garden Education, Garden-based Learning, Gardening, Kids Learning, Nutrition Education, Rolando Negron, School Gardens, UF/IFAS Bookstore, Youth Education, Youth Gardening, Youth Programs

Growing a Greener Future: Exploring Agroecology at School and at Home

by Rolando Negron
March 11, 2026

What does it look like when farming works with nature instead of against it? That’s the question at the heart of Growing a Greener Future: Agroecology Activity Book, a hands-on resource developed by Zach Brym, Associate Professor with the ... READ MORE

Category: , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Agriculture Education, Agroecology, Agroecology Activity Book, Biodiversity Education, Classroom Resources, Compost Education, Ecosystem Activities, Elementary Science Activities, Environmental Education, Farm To School Resources, Florida BEST Standards, Food Systems Education, Homeschool Science, Pollinators, Rolando Negron, School Garden Curriculum, Science Activity Book, Soil Health, STEM For Kids, Sustainable Farming, UF IFAS Bookstore, Zach Brym

Marty the Mussel: A Tiny River Hero with a Big Story to Tell

by Rolando Negron
March 11, 2026

What if one of the most important guardians of our waterways was small enough to fit in the palm of your hand? Meet Marty, a freshwater mussel with an important job. Tucked into the riverbed, Marty spends his days quietly filtering water and ... READ MORE

Category: , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Aquatic Ecosystems, Ashley Ruiz, Children’s Science Book, Conservation For Kids, Ecosystem Education, Environmental Science For Kids, Eutrophication, Freshwater Ecosystems, Freshwater Mussels, Marty The Mussel, Nature Books For Children, River Animals For Kids, River Wildlife, Rolando Negron, STEM For Kids, UF/IFAS Bookstore, Water Quality

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

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

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

This or That? A Beginner’s Guide to Commonly Misidentified Animals and Plants in Florida

by Rolando Negron
December 12, 2025

See the Difference: Florida’s Look-Alike Species Made Simple Is that a cormorant or an anhinga? An alligator or a crocodile? Poison ivy or Virginia creeper? If you’ve ever hesitated before answering, This or That? A Beginner’s Guide to ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, AGRICULTURE, , HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Environmental Education, Field Guides, Florida Animals, Florida Ecosystems, Florida Nature, Florida Plants, Florida Wildlife, Invasive Species Florida, Native Species Florida, Rolando Negron, Species Identification, UF IFAS Books, UF/IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Publications, Wildlife Identification Guide

You’re Invited – 2025 UF/IFAS Bookstore Open House!

by Rolando Negron
December 1, 2025

Fifty Years of Books, Outreach, and Impact: Celebrate with Us at the UF/IFAS Bookstore Open House For five decades, the UF/IFAS Bookstore has connected Floridians with trusted, science-based information. From in-house printing presses to ... READ MORE

Category: , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 50th Anniversary, Bookstore Open House, December Events, Educational Tools, Extension Outreach, Faculty Publications, Florida Extension, Online Bookstore, Publishing With UF/IFAS, Research-based Information, Rolando Negron, Science-based Resources, UF IFAS Books, UF/IFAS Authors, UF/IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Events, UF/IFAS Publications

Inspiring the Next Generation of Naturalists: Florida Youth Naturalist Program Instructor Field Guide

by Rolando Negron
May 19, 2025

What if we could spark a love of nature that lasts a lifetime—one field trip, one journal entry, one wild discovery at a time? That’s the goal behind the Florida Youth Naturalist Program Instructor Field Guide, a thoughtfully updated ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , UF/IFAS Communications, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Conservation Education, Ecosystem Education, Environmental Education, Environmental Stewardship, Florida 4-H, Florida Ecosystems, Florida Youth Naturalist Program, Hands-On Learning, Naturalist Curriculum, Nature Education, Outdoor Learning, Rolando Negron, STEM For Kids, UF IFAS Books, UF/IFAS Bookstore, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth Programs

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