2024 National Postdoc Appreciation Week is Sept. 16 – 20, and the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC) is proud to celebrate its postdoctoral researchers. This spotlight series will showcase some of our postdoctoral researchers, ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Regional Specialized Extension Agent Liz Felter has been awarded the 2024 Gene A. Batson Award by the Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association (FNGLA) Action Chapter. As the chapter’s highest honor, this award recognizes members ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Extension
The Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC) connected with industry professionals at the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA)’s 2024 Landscape Show, a three-day event that brings in over 7,000 industry professionals ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Heqiang “Alfred” Huo has been promoted to associate professor with tenure at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC). This significant achievement highlights ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS
Florida homeowners with private wells or septic systems are invited to learn more about their home water and wastewater management system through three free webinars hosted by a UF/IFAS and MREC expert. WHO: Yilin Zhuang, water resources ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
The Growing Together Symposium made a memorable return on Aug. 1 for its second annual event, bringing together over 45 Central Florida farmers, growers and industry professionals at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC). ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water
Growing Together! Central Florida Partners for Agriculture Symposium, an event to connect the Central Florida agricultural community to allied agencies, returns for its second annual event. This year hosted in the Mid-Florida Research and Education ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Are you curious about private wells and septic systems? Whether you’re a homeowner, a real estate professional, or simply interested in understanding these essential components, our three-part webinar series has you covered! Webinar ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Growing Together: Central Florida Partners for Agriculture Symposium! Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This year’s event will be hosted at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Are you curious about xeriscaping and how we can establish it in the Sunshine State? This Water Wednesday, Jamielyn Daugherty, the Florida-Friendly Landscaping and Urban Forestry Agent in Sumter County gave us an overview of xeriscaping and ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water