Category: Events

UF launches initiative to support rapid-response research when invasive pests threaten Florida agriculture

by Lourdes Mederos
September 14, 2026

When a new invasive pest or plant disease appears, scientists have a small window of opportunity to address the threat before it spreads and becomes a much larger problem, potentially devastating Florida's agriculture, nursery industries, natural ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Blog Community, Crops, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agriculture, Challenge 250, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Nursery, One Night In The Tropics, Rapid-response, Safeguard Ecosystems, Top News

Una iniciativa de UF impulsa el apoyo a la investigación de respuesta rápida contra amenazas invasoras para la agricultura de Florida

by Luz Bahder
September 14, 2026

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Cuando aparece una nueva plaga invasora o una enfermedad vegetal, los científicos disponen de muy poco tiempo para actuar ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Farm Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Pests & Disease, Turf
Tags: Desafío 250, Espanol, Especies Invasoras, Homestead, One Night In The Tropics, Spanish, Una Noche En El Trópico

Media Alert: Local students explore high-demand careers through Expanding Agriculture: Workforce program

by Jamie Groh
September 10, 2026

What: UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County Expanding Agriculture: Workforce Program When: Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: College of Central Florida, Wilton Simpson Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Hwy., Lecanto, FL 34461 Who: Citrus County ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Events, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agricultural Careers, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Technology, Agriculture Industry, Animal Science, Aquaculture, Blog Community, Career Exploration, Citrus County, College And Career Readiness, Drones In Agriculture, Expanding Agriculture, Florida Agriculture, High School Students, Natural Resources, STEM Education, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County, Workforce Development, Workforce Training, Youth Development

Jóvenes de 4-H en el sur de Florida construyen un vehículo solar y ganan el campeonato nacional

by Luz Bahder
August 26, 2026

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Un equipo de 14 adolescentes del sur de Florida está llevando el aprendizaje de habilidades laborales a un nuevo ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, Clubs & Volunteers, Events, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Agente De Extensión 4-H, Allan Phipps, Kenan Bridges, STEM, TechGarage

Farmers, ranchers: Free Aug. 26 workshop offers financial planning, from balance sheets to USDA loans

by Lourdes Mederos
August 18, 2026

Whether expanding a farming or ranch operation, preparing for tax season or applying for a loan, producers need strategic financial planning to keep the business productive, profitable and sustainable. Today’s agribusiness operators must be ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Events, Farm Management, Money Matters, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Farm Operations, Financial Skills, Food And Resource Economics, Profits, Rancher, UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County, USDA Farm Service Agency

UF/IFAS invita a los residentes de Florida de todas las edades a participar en el Gran Censo de Polinizadores del Sureste del 21 al 22 de agosto

by Luz Bahder
August 11, 2026

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. ¿Qué pasaría si proteger a los polinizadores fuera tan fácil como pasar 15 minutos observando un jardín de flores? Del ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Censo De Polinizadores, Espanol, Gran Censo De Polinizadores Del Sureste, Spanish

UF/IFAS invites Floridians of all ages to join the Great Southeast Pollinator Census Aug. 21-22

by Lourdes Mederos
August 10, 2026

What if protecting pollinators were as easy as spending 15 minutes watching a patch of flowers? On Aug. 21-22, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extensions invites Floridians of all ages to join ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Events, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Beneficial Insects, Citizen Science, Great Southeast Pollinator Census, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Master Gardener Volunteers, Pollinator, Special Topics, Top News, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension

Beyond the Bite with Mosquito Messaging

by Karlibeth Leitheiser
August 3, 2026

Webinar to Uncover Insights for Communicating Mosquito-borne Disease on World Mosquito Day UPCOMING WEBINAR – The UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center) will host a special webinar on ... READ MORE

Category: Events, UF/IFAS
Tags: Center For Public Issues Education, Communication, Event, Health Communication, Live Event, Mosquito, Mosquito Control, PIE Center, Prevent And Protect, Science Communication, UF/IFAS Center For Public Issues Education In Agriculture And Natural Resources, UF/IFAS PIE Center, Webinar

Media Alert: Camp Cherry Lake groundbreaking celebration marks next chapter for Florida 4-H

by Jamie Groh
July 28, 2026

What: Campers, alumni, families, community members and supporters are invited to join Florida 4-H and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) at Camp Cherry Lake for a ceremonial groundbreaking celebration ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Blog Community, Camp, Events, UF/IFAS
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Alumni, 4-H Camps, Camp Cherry Lake, Camp Improvements, Community Engagement, Experiential Learning, Featured, Florida 4-H, Florida Communities, Florida Youth, Groundbreaking Ceremony, Leadership Development, Madison Florida, Outdoor Education, Positive Youth Development, Special Topics, Summer Camp Programs, Top News, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Workforce Development, Youth Development, Youth Leadership

Film Screening and Panel Discussion to Explore Hurricane Recovery and Community Resilience in Cedar Key

by Karlibeth Leitheiser
July 27, 2026

Documentary short and community conversation highlight how Florida's coastal communities adapt, recover, and rebuild after repeated storms GAINESVILLE, Fla. (September 1, 2026) – The Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Events, UF/IFAS
Tags: Bob Graham Center, Bob Graham Center For Public Service, Cedar Key, Coastal Communities, Community Development, Disaster Recovery, Disaster Resilience, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Live Event, Livestream, Nature Coast, News, PIE Center, SCCAHS, Southeastern Coastal Center For Agricultural Health And Safety, Storm Season, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS PIE Center, University Of Florida

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