Dorota Haman appointed chairwoman of UF’s agricultural and biological engineering department

January 31, 2007
Topic(s): Honors and Appointments

By:
Tom Nordlie (352) 392-0400

Source:
Dorota Haman dhaman@ufl.edu, 352-392-1864 ext. 105

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dorota Haman has been appointed chairwoman of the University of Florida’s agricultural and biological engineering department. The appointment becomes effective May 1.

Haman, a professor of agricultural and biological engineering who has been with UF 21 years, is the second woman to lead the department. She succeeds Wendy Graham, who departed the position in 2006 to become director of UF’s Water Institute. (more…)

New potato variety could help Florida farmers beat crop losses, says UF expert

January 31, 2007
Topic(s): Agriculture, Cultivars, Economics, Vegetables

By:
Tom Nordlie (352) 392-0400

Source(s):
Chad Hutchinson cmhutch@ufl.edu, 904-692-1792

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Potato farmers could beat profit-draining crop losses by using a Harley, says a University of Florida expert – but he’s not talking about plowing fields with a motorcycle.

It’s Harley Blackwell, a potato variety that’s getting attention in Northeast Florida, where spuds have been a staple crop for decades. (more…)

Farrier Class

January 18, 2007
Topic(s): 4-H, Stand-Alone Photos

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Cherry Tree

January 10, 2007
Topic(s): Landscaping, Lawn & Garden, Stand-Alone Photos

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