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Marion County workshop to promote healthy lifestyles


April 29, 2024

About 65% of Marion County residents are overweight, just about mirroring the state average. But by coupling edible gardening with positive nutrition, the organizers of an Ocala workshop hope to inspire healthy lifestyles among the county’s ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Amanda Marek, Catherine Campbell, Class, Edible Ornamentals, Events, Family, Florida-friendly Landscaping, Foodscaping, Gardening, Marion County, Megan Winslow, Nutrition, Obesity, Ocala, Overweight, Plant To Plate, Progragm, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Veggie Meter, Workshop, Youth And Community Sciences
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Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference 2022


March 1, 2022

The UF/IFAS food and resource economics department (FRED) Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference is back in-person this spring. The conference explains critical policy issues Florida agribusiness leaders face and provides insights on ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Conference, Event, Events, Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference, Food And Resource Economics, Food And Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research And Education Center

UF/IFAS upcoming citrus events


October 11, 2021

LAKE ALFRED, Fla. --- University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences faculty are hosting a number of events for citrus growers in the weeks ahead. All events are free but require preregistration. October 26 ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Chris Oswalt, Citrus, Citrus Black Spot, Citrus Nutrition Day, Citrus Research, Citrus Research And Education Center, Events, Florida Automated Weather Network, Fruit Drop, Mongi Zekri, Open House And Field Day, Turner Agri-Civic Center
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Annual equine industry event returns in-person this fall


July 27, 2021

Horse owners from around the state are invited to learn the latest science-based information on horse and pasture care at the Florida Equine Institute and Allied Trade Show. This year’s event will be in-person on Sept. 29. “We are excited ... READ MORE

Category: Farm Management, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Central Florida Livestock Agents Group, Equine, Equine Business, Events, Florida Equine Institute And Allied Trade Show, Horse, Horses, UF/IFAS Extension Martin County

First 2020 free Family Fishing Day is this Saturday


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

As Florida grows, Low-Impact Development could offer protection for waterways


October 24, 2019

The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension is working with local communities to educate and encourage sustainable water runoff solutions amidst Florida’s rapid growth. Low-impact development ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Events, Fertilizer, LID, Low-impact Development, Osceola County, Runoff, Stormwater Pond, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County, Water