Tag: water preservation

‘Cutting-edge science’ from UF/IFAS Extension helps farmer preserve water, other parts of his ecosystem

by Brad Buck
October 17, 2024

For about 20 years, Colin Furness and his family have bred and raised miniature cattle and donkeys, and specialized in getting people started with their own herd of mini livestock. They raise registered Herefords, Florida Cracker cattle and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Cattle, Cost-share, Dyllan Furness, Farm, Fencing, Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services, Jonael Bosques, Peace River, Sowing Sustainability, Tropical Soda Apple, UF/IFAS Extension Hardee County, Water, Water Preservation, Water Quality, Wetlands

UF study: Those who feel ‘one with water’ are more apt to conserve the precious commodity

by Brad Buck
September 2, 2021

Much of our society has become so urbanized that the closest some people feel to water is their neighborhood stormwater pond, a University of Florida researcher says. People need to feel a deeper connection to water before they’ll be likely ... READ MORE

Category: Water
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Connectedness To Water, Connectedness With Nature, Emotions, Irrigation, John Diaz, Laura Warner, One With Water, Water Cycle, Water Preservation

UF/IFAS Earns Record $166 Million for Research to Help Solve Critical Issues

by Brad Buck
October 18, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Funding for research projects from federal, state and private sources at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences hit a record $166 million in fiscal year 2017-2018. Grant support underwrites ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Citrus Greening, Jackie Burns, Nutrition, Obesity Prevention, Research Funding, Sea Level Rise, Water Preservation

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