The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is a federal-state-county partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences. Join Lara and Shannon as they interview Dr. J. Scott Angle, UF Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources and leader of UF/IFAS. 
In this episode, we will hear about Dr. Angle’s tour through UF/IFAS Research and Extension in Central Florida. We’ll chat about “citrus under protection screen” which is also known as CUPS, how natural resources and agriculture can work together to solve water quality challenges and get a sneak peek into the world of artificial intelligence within the realm of natural resources and conservation and how it might help us solve the challenges of tomorrow.
Listen to this month’s podcast episode, now!
New Episode from Naturally Florida
Naturally Florida (a podcast about Florida’s natural areas and the wild things that live here) recently released a new episode featuring Dr. Scott Angle, UF Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources and leader of UF/IFAS.
Check it out, below on spotify, or on your favorite podcast platform.
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You can find all the podcast platforms where Naturally Florida is published, submit feedback, or request future topics at www.naturallyfloridapodcast.com
Learn more:
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Dr. Angle has recently published a commentary on UF/IFAS’ snail kite work. Read it, here: Signs of hope for endangered Everglade snail kite | The Invading Sea
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Everglades snail kite – Learn more about this species on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission page – https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/birds/raptors-and-vultures/everglade-snail-kite/
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About UF/IFAS – The Mission of UF/IFAS is to develop knowledge in agricultural, human, and natural resources, and to make that knowledge accessible to sustain and enhance the quality of human life: https://ifas.ufl.edu/about-us/
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About Dr. J. Scott Angle – https://ifas.ufl.edu/vp-office/about/j-scott-angle/
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Follow Dr. Scott Angle on Twitter – https://twitter.com/IFAS_VP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
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About Dr. Robert J. Fletcher – https://vivo.ufl.edu/display/n11658
How You Can Help:
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Connect with UF/IFAS through social media networks – Help us share the great works, findings, and opportunities from UF/IFAS: https://ifas.ufl.edu/social-media/
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Subscribe to the UF/IFAS Blogs site – Learn what UF/IFAS faculty and staff are doing around the state or subscribe to a particular county’s blog site: https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/global/
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Support conservation of our agricultural and natural lands – There are numerous organizations working to support our agricultural and natural lands. Consider finding one whose mission you wish to support.
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Participate in conservation work – Find a local organization conducting regular tree plantings, restoration, clean-ups, invasive species removal, etc., and get involved.
Sources for this Episode:
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All About Birds – The Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Snail_Kite/overview
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University of Florida IFAS Extension is committed to diversity of people, thought and opinion, to inclusiveness and to equal opportunity.
UF/IFAS Extension is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
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