GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Nine companies owned or led by the University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) alumni were named to UF’s 2018 Gator100 during a ceremony on Feb. 2. Five of the nine companies have been named ... READ MORE
Category: Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Fair-goers needing a break from one too many turns on the Tilt-a-whirl can find more fun — and solid ground — at the fair’s many agricultural exhibits, according to faculty at the University of Florida Institute of ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Events, Livestock, UF/IFAS Extension
The University of Florida IFAS Tropical Research & Education Center announces a public meeting, hearing, or workshop. Date and Time: Friday, February 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Place: UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center, Homestead Purpose: ... READ MORE
Category: Events
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Water—how much we have, its quality and how we use it – is the one issue that touches every Florida resident and community. Scientists from North America will gather at the University of Florida to tackle water issues ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Each December, the undergraduate environmental horticulture club in the University of Florida IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) hosts its highly-anticipated poinsettia sale. This year, the 21st annual ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Teaching
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Runners and walkers will take to the Payne’s Prairie trails Dec. 2 to benefit the Alachua County 4-H youth development program, part of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension. The ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Events, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Two faculty members with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences received Excellence in Teaching honors from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The awards were announced at the annual ... READ MORE
Category: Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – This year’s hurricane season has left Florida, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and many other states and countries with severe damage. However, the aftermath of these storms has led students within the University ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences honored some of its most ardent supporters at its annual Dinner of Distinction, held recently. This was the fifth year for the awards banquet ... READ MORE
Category: Community Volunteers, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
by Tom Nordlie GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Protect your family from foodborne illness during hurricane season by following research-based guidelines and common sense, urges a University of Florida food safety expert. As part of Hurricane ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life