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First 2020 free Family Fishing Day is this Saturday

by BLOGS.IFASAvatar photo
March 10, 2020

By Kim Scotto-Kelley Editor's note: The event scheduled for March 14 has been postponed. The information below was posted prior to this announcement. Stay tuned for announcements regarding future Family Fishing Days. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Natural Resources, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Catch-and-release, Children Event, Events, Family Event, Family Fishing Days, Fisheries And Aquatic Sciences, Fishing, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation

Florida Strawberry Festival’s featured fruit comes from UF/IFAS research

by Brad BuckAvatar photo
February 12, 2020

PLANT CITY, Fla. --- When you hear the words “Plant City,” what comes to mind? Strawberries, probably. As thousands of people come here for the annual Florida Strawberry Festival this month, many will eat various types of the fruit. They ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events
Tags: Florida Brilliance, Florida Strawberry Festival, Florida Strawberry Growers Association, Sensation, UF/IFAS Varieties, Vance Whitaker

Looking to Become an Ambassador, Guardian of Florida’s Coastline? Florida Master Naturalist Course Ready to Take New Members

by Lourdes MederosAvatar photo
December 19, 2019

SAINT LUCIE, Fla. – If you live on the coast of Florida, you know its appeal. Florida has the second longest coastline in the United States. It boasts 8,436 miles on the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Known for its stunning beaches ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Florida Master Naturalist Program, FMNP, Holly Abeels, Ken Gioeli, UF/IFAS Extension Martin County, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County, UF/IFAS Sea Grant, Vincent Encomio

Homeowners and Educators Honored at First Florida-Friendly Landscaping Awards

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
November 26, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The first-ever Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) Awards Celebration, held Oct. 20, recognized leaders in applying the program’s principles and in educating others on the program. The awards were divided into ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Amanda Marek, Awards And Recognitions, Dale Galiano, Environmental Horticulture Department, Esen Momol, FFL, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Florida-Friendly Landscaping Awards Celebration, Gail Hansen, Grantly Ricketts, Master Gardeners, Tina McIntyre, UF/IFAS Extension Duval County, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County, UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

There’s Plenty to See, Do, Learn: UF Open House on Dec. 4 Invites Community to Engage with Science

by Lourdes MederosAvatar photo
November 20, 2019

HOMESTEAD, Fla. – The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is committed to discovering science-based solutions that make tangible positive impacts on the lives of people worldwide. On December 4, the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Ashley Smyth, Avocado, Climate Change, Ecosystems Restoration, Fruit Crops, Geoffrey Meru, Hemp Research, Industrial Hemp, Open House, Ornamental Plants, Papaya, Pest Management, Red Tide, Research, Sea Level Rise, Soil And Water Sciences, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Tropical Research And Education Center, Vanilla At TREC, Vegetable Crops, Water Quality

UF Expands the Alan and Cathy Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry on Campus

by Dana Edwards
November 18, 2019

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Category: Events, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Alan And Cathy Hitchcock Field And Fork Pantry, CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Field And Fork, Food Insecurity, Food Pantries, Open House, UF Division Of Student Affairs, UF Field And Fork Campus Food Program, UF Students
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South Florida Community, UF/IFAS TREC Celebrate 90 Years of Milestones for Agricultural Sustainability

by Lourdes MederosAvatar photo
November 13, 2019

HOMESTEAD, Fla. - State representatives, Miami Dade city officials, South Florida business leaders, and residents gathered for an evening themed One Night in the Tropics to celebrate the rich history of a Homestead agricultural icon – the ... READ MORE

Category: Events, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Capital Campaign, Edward Evans, Emeritus Professor Carlton Davis, Emeritus Professor Pauline Lawrence, Subtropical Crops, Sustainability, Topical Ornamental Crops, Traditional Vegetables, Tropical Crops, Tropical Research And Education Center

UF Honors Veterans at Free Family Fishing Event

by BLOGS.IFASAvatar photo
November 7, 2019

By Kim Scotto-Kelley GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation (SFRC) will host its final Family Fishing Day of the year on Saturday, Nov. 16. This month’s free event celebrates both Veterans Day and the ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Events, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, Water
Tags: Children, Children Event, Family, Family Event, Fish, Fishing, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Youth

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