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New genetic finding could pave way for fall blueberries in Florida

by Brad Buck
November 28, 2023

Fall is not normally when you find Florida-grown blueberries at the grocery store. But that may change, thanks to University of Florida researchers. This comes as good news for consumers and growers, who would be able to expand their market ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Blueberries, Blueberry Breeding Program, Fall, Genes, Gerardo Nunez, Horticultural Sciences, Mariana Neves Da Silva, Patricio Munoz, UF/IFAS CALS

Food is Our Middle Name Podcast: What’s the deal with…careers in food?

by Tory Moore
November 4, 2022

This week we serve up a two-part episode. Part one, we sat down with Dean Turner and Cathy Carr, leaders in the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences to discuss the incredible range of fascinating careers in the food industry. (Spoiler ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: #Foodisourmiddlename, Agriculture, Agriculture Jobs, CALS, Careers, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Food, Food Is Our Middle Name, Plant Molecular And Cellular Biology, Plant Molecular And Cellular Biology Program, Podcast, Space, UF/IFAS CALS, UF/IFAS Communications

New medicinal plants course addresses industry needs

by Tory Moore
May 10, 2022

Emerging industries require a skilled workforce to function. Sometimes, the industry begins to boom before employers can hire a sufficient number of skilled employees. That was the case for many employers in the medicinal plant industry, which ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, AGRICULTURE, Crops, Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Emerging Enterprises, Hemp, Medicinal Plants, UF College Of Pharmacy, UF/IFAS CALS

‘Dr. Saba’ named Outstanding Graduate Educator by national horticultural society

by Brad Buck
August 16, 2021

As a University of Florida professor, Bala Rathinasabapathi spends many hours in the lab and the classroom – not to mention at his office. He puts just as much emphasis on student success as he does on his scientific pursuits. Often student ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: American Society For Horticultural Science, Bala Rathinasabapathi, Doctoral Student, Graduate Educator Of The Year, Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS CALS, Vance Whitaker

UF Online Programs See New Gains in 2020 U.S. News & World Report Rankings

by Dana Edwards
January 17, 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida online degree programs saw new gains in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report rankings released this week. UF Online, the University of Florida’s online undergraduate program, rose to the No. 4 spot ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Environmental Management In Agriculture And Natural Resources, Microbiology And Cell Science, Rankings, Special Topic, Students, UF Online, UF/IFAS CALS

Navigating Majors, College Choices Through Experience: UF/IFAS CALS Tools Offer Aid

by Lourdes Mederos
December 19, 2019

DAVIE, Fla. --- For students and parents alike, picking a college major can be daunting. Take Daniela Gonzalez from South Florida for instance. In elementary and middle school, she liked playing with lizards, snails and other wildlife ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Elaine Turner, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Major's Quiz, NaviGATORing Experience, NaviGATORing Tours, UF/IFAS CALS, University Of Florida

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