FORT PIERCE, Fla.---Born in Nigeria, a lifelong citizen of Ghana, a graduate of Costa Rica’s EARTH University, and now a graduate student in the United States, every pace Grace Amponsah takes will help to advance women’s economic status ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Professional Development,
Q: How did you hear about UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center? A: I was doing a bachelor’s degree at Indian River State College, and I needed an internship. An entomology internship popped up with Dr. Patricia Prade (UF/IFAS-IRREC ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Wildlife
FORT PIERCE, Fla.---Lorenzo Rossi’s role with the American Society for Horticultural Science will begin to increase. Recently selected for the organization’s Leadership Academy, Rossi will commence training to support and lead agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
FORT PIERCE, Fla.---An emerging scientist who took the lead for an experiment to identify natural beneficial fungi occurring in citrus grove soils that protect high-value citrus crops has been recognized by UF/IFAS officials. Laura Muschweck ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS,
A University of Florida professor celebrated for his gift to mentor graduate students was selected for the American Society for Horticultural Science for its Outstanding Volunteer of the Year 2022 Award. Lorenzo Rossi advanced the American ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Professional Development,
Following is an interview with Taylor Dishon, a junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marine science at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina. A summer intern in Dr. Lorenzo Rossi’s Plant Root Biology Laboratory, Taylor ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS Research, , Welcome
FORT PIERCE, Fla. --- A lifelong commitment to Florida's citrus industry gave Thomas "Tom" James the skills to manage citrus groves with the finest of the industry's best practices. A native of Vero Beach who earned the respect of local grove ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Professional Development
Updated 03/15/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office ... READ MORE
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A University of Florida research professor has been recognized along with a team of international scientists with a prestigious award for water and energy conservation in irrigation practices. The National Water and Energy Conservation Award ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Professional Development,