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| | | For the week beginning September 19, 2022
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Timely News: A man in Apopka recently spotted a large lizard outside his home. The UF/IFAS Croc Docs are experts in these critters, and they often request the assistance of the public in tracking the spread of invasives. Learn how to help, and contact us for more >
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| | | Below are the most recent research, programs, events and more from UF/IFAS. We can help you cover and localize news to your area; just use the contact links below or reply to this email.  | Researchers find sugar substitutes in citrus that could change food, beverage industry The finding opens opportunities for the food industry to produce food and beverages with lower sugar content and lower calories while maintaining sweetness and taste using natural products. Download here > Contact > |
|  | Pumpout Nav mobile app for boaters expands to Florida Pumpout Nav, a free iOS and Android app, uses a boater’s location information to suggest the nearest public pumpout station on a map or list. Functional stations are critical for boaters to properly dispose of boat waste and protect water quality. Contact > |
|  | Crunchy or smooth? The Peanut Butter Challenge accepts them all? Throughout October, UF/IFAS Extension and FAMU Cooperative Extension offices will accept jars of this Florida-grown product in a friendly competition. Best of all, it goes to benefit local food banks ahead of the holiday season. Download here > Contact > |
|  | Oysters and foodborne illness: What you should know Two UF/IFAS experts in seafood safety and food safety answer common questions about eating oysters and minimizing the risk of contracting a foodborne illness. Contact > |
|  | Researchers make progress on breeding citrus canker-resistant plants The discovery may lead to breeding citrus greening-resistant trees, the disease currently devastating the citrus industry. Download here > Contact > |
|  | Horse owners help protect water quality with new tool One horse can produce an average of 50 pounds of waste per day. A new UF/IFAS online tool helps horse owners identify ways to improve how they handle waste to benefit the health of horses, humans and Florida waterways. Contact > |
|  | Learn to help others manage their finances as a Florida Master Money Mentor A free webinar Oct. 6 will detail the path to becoming a mentor. The successful program began as a partnership between Bank of America, Tampa, and UF/IFAS Extension. Download here > Contact > |
|  | Hispanic Heritage Profile: At the forefront of cultivating sustainable lettuce varieties Germán Sandoya Miranda is an assistant professor of plant breeding and genetics, and he was named the 2022 Extension Specialist of the Year. Download here > Contact > |
En Español: Profesor de UF/IFAS y Especialista de Extensión Social del Año 2022 está a la vanguardia en el cultivo de variedades sostenibles de lechuga para Florida. |
|  | UF/IFAS St. Lucie Ag-Extension Fall Festival offers plants, petting zoo, programs, more The Oct. 15 event will also include craft vendors, youth pumpkin decorating, and educational workshops and demonstrations. Download here > Contact > |
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| | | Las Noticias: Las comunicaciones de UF/IFAS ahora se traducen al español para darle un mejor servicio a nuestras comunidades de habla hispana. A continuación encontrarás nuestras publicaciones más recientes. | | |
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