Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences focuses on agricultural research, education, and extension services. self-described as a part of the University of Florida.

Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

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University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences | 8,974 followers on LinkedIn. Research and development for Florida&#39;s #Agricultural, #NaturalResources &amp; #FoodIndustries. | 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.

Associate Vice President of Communications at University of Florida (UF/IFAS)

Chris Vivian

UF/IFAS Polk County Family and Consumer Science Agent

Andrea Nikolai, MPH,RDN,LDN

Public Relations

Carolina Vendrame

Horticulture Regional Specialized Extension Agent at University of Florida

Julie McConnell

We're excited to remove the interim from Jay Ferrell's title and promote him to chair of the University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Agronomy Department! He will continue to lead UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants with the help of a to-be-hired associate director. More on our new department chair 🔗 bit.ly/3US1dvr

We are proud to posthumously recognize W.W. "Coon Bottom" Glenn as the 2024 UF/IFAS Champion for his 30-year career advancing #agriculture and supporting Florida’s farmers through Extension. A University of Florida alumnus and co-founder of the Florida Watermelon Association, Mr. Glenn left a lasting legacy not only in the farming community but also within our organization and his family.

Can seaweed be farmed in Florida? Ashley Smyth and Dail Laughinghouse are kicking off a three-year NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration -funded project to identify local species with the potential to support a Florida-based seaweed aquaculture industry.

The Veterans Florida Agriculture Program hosted by our research and education centers has helped over 100 veterans land jobs in #agriculture , including several graduates who joined our team! If you know a veteran who might be interested in this program, please share this post with them. If you're a veteran or service member yourself, apply today ➡️ bit.ly/4fuVOTH . #VeteransDay #FloridaAgriculture

Mary Katherine Mason served her country in the Marine Corps and was wounded in combat. Now, with help from Whitney Elmore, PhD, CPM , the veteran is a #FoodEntrepreneur in downtown Dade City 🔗 go.ufl.edu/x50xsrq

We're hiring! We're seeking an Extension Agent I - III - Environmental Horticulture to join our UF/IFAS Extension Monroe County team! The incumbent will design, implement and evaluate educational programs to assist residents, businesses and municipalities more effectively interpret and use current science and technology. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTZQteFC #UFIFASExtension #UFIFASJobs #FloridaJobs #hiring #UFIFAS

Kate Wieland

Brightman Logan is our 2024 UF/IFAS Extension Advocate for his extraordinary contributions to reconnecting communities with #agriculture . From establishing Florida’s first #NativePlant nursery to launching Pasco County’s #CommunityGarden program, Brightman’s visionary efforts reflect his passion for innovation and collaboration.

We can't wait for this living classroom to be completed!

With the rapid pace of technological innovation, it’s important to make sure facilities for our future agricultural and natural resources innovators don’t fall behind. Thanks to the family of W. W. “Coon Bottom” Glenn and generous alumni and friends of the University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences , we recently broke ground on a new makerspace in Gainesville that will attract and nurture a new generation of engineers. How it will serve our students and who it honors ➡️ go.ufl.edu/abe-makerspace

$3.5 Million grant secured to study soil micro-predators ✅ This USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture -funded project led by Samuel J Martins will sample soil at 12 #organic tomato farms in California, Connecticut, Florida, and Pennsylvania to investigate the impact of different organic amendments on micro-predator diversity. #AgResearch More on this national #SustainableAgriculture project 🔗 go.ufl.edu/fg8eaue #FloridaAgriculture #SoilMicrobiome

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