Orkin Termite Training Facility To Be Constructed At UF’s Mid-Florida Research And Education Center In Apopka

October 6, 2005
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By:
Chuck W

Source(s):
John Capinera jlcap@ifas.ufl.edu, (352) 392-1901 ext. 111
Faith Oi foi@ufl.edu (352) 392-1901 ext. 145
Martha Craft mcraft@orkin.com (404) 888-2217

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APOPKA, Fla. — The O. Wayne Rollins Foundation in Atlanta has pledged $150,000 to the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences to help establish the Orkin Termite Training Facility at the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka.

Construction of the facility — first of its kind in Florida — will begin in 2006, with completion expected by the end of the year. (more…)

New University of Florida program helps developers build environmentally friendly communities

October 5, 2005
Topic(s): Uncategorized

Source:
Marisol Amador

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As the boom in residential construction alters the landscape and boosts demand for energy and water, a new University of Florida program is helping developers build communities that protect the environment while maintaining the economic benefits of growth. The Program for Resource Efficient Communities, sponsored by UF’s School of Natural Resources and Environment, encourages sustainable development practices by working with builders, architects and other professionals involved in all phases of residential community development. (more…)

Danny Wuerffel

October 4, 2005
Topic(s): Uncategorized

Source:
Josh Wickham

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