IFAS News
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences - University of Florida
Archive for October, 2006
UF-based statewide environmental education program launches memorial fund
October 31, 2006
Topic(s): Uncategorized
By:
Tom Nordlie (352) 392-0400Source(s):
Martha Monroe mcmonroe@ufl.edu, 352-846-0878
Jenny Seitz jacohen@ufl.edu, 352-846-2329
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Floridians have a new way to honor friends and loved ones for their commitment to conservation, by supporting a statewide nonprofit organization that educates youth about the environment.
Florida Project Learning Tree, headquartered at the University of Florida, recently launched the Memorial and Recognition Giving Program, a charitable fund that supports the organization’s wide array of activities aimed at children from pre-K through grade 12. (more…)
New, bigger barnacle discovered on Florida’s east coast
October 25, 2006
Topic(s): Uncategorized
By:
Mickie Anderson (352) 392-0400Source:
Maia McGuire mpmcg@ufl.edu, 904-209-0430
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A bigger barnacle than Florida has seen before has made its way to the state’s east coast.
Experts aren’t sure what the oversized Megabalanus coccopoma’s impact will be, but it’s been spotted this month in St. Augustine and last year in Port St. Lucie. Environmental officials discovered the jumbo-sized crustacean for the first time in Savannah, Ga., earlier this summer. (more…)
New building at Sunbelt Agricultural Expo will showcase UF research and education programs
October 17, 2006
Topic(s): Uncategorized
By:
Chuck Woods (352) 392-0400Source(s):
Jimmy Cheek jgcheek@ufl.edu, 352-392-1971
Wayne Smith whsmith@ufl.edu, 352-846-0867
Pete Vergot vergot@ufl.edu, 850-875-7137
Liz Felter LFelter@ifas.ufl.edu, 407-884-2034
Charlotte Emerson, cemer@ufl.edu, 352-392-1961
GAINESVILLE, FLA. — Billed as the world’s largest farm show, the 2006 Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition in Moultrie, Ga., will include a new exhibit building for the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
The building, which will feature more than 20 displays highlighting IFAS research and education programs, will be officially dedicated Oct. 17 at the beginning of the three-day event. (more…)
