Covid-19 Policies Update: The Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC) is now open to visitors on an appointment-only basis. To meet with a specific MREC team member, please contact them directly to schedule your appointment. The MREC ... READ MORE
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Catherine Campbell, assistant professor of community food systems at the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, was recently interviewed by WCJB20 in Gainesville about how Florida farmers are recovering from the pandemic. Campbell was ... READ MORE
Category: AGRICULTURE, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
The COVID-19 pandemic had substantial impact on economies across the country, and Florida’s agriculturalists were no exception. In Florida fruit and vegetable growers’ adaptation and response to COVID-19, assistant professor of community ... READ MORE
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By Brandon White In the face of COVID-19, many businesses nationwide had to adapt business practices to comply with new regulations and public health safety standards. MREC spoke with nurseries around Central Florida to understand impacts ... READ MORE
Category: Horticulture
Beginning immediately, the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC) will be closed to visitors, following guidelines established by the University of Florida and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to control the spread ... READ MORE
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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. The personal health and safety of everyone in ... READ MORE
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