IFAS in the news, 2/22

Good morning! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, but first, here is your Friday IFAS news roundup:

 

Tourists’ photos could help scientists study whale sharks, UF/IFAS expert says

http://news.ufl.edu/2013/02/21/whale-shark/

Lee farm tour takes visitors on trip to goat farm and hydroponic operation

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/feb/22/lee-farm-tour-visitors-trip-goat-hydroponic-grower/

 

The Garden Scribe: Avoid the mulch gulch (Palm Beach)

http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/news/lifestyles/home/avoid-the-mulch-gulch/nWWDD/

 

Organically Grown Tomatoes Have Higher Levels of Vitamin C

http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/5096/20130221/organically-grown-tomatoes-higher-levels-vitamin-c.htm

 

 

Local and other news:

 

Otto: These farmers should be a part of Florida's future (Tampa Trib metro columnist)

http://www2.tbo.com/news/opinion/2013/feb/22/memeto1-otto-these-farmers-should-be-a-part-of-flo-ar-640793/

 

Children in U.S. Are Eating Fewer Calories, Study Finds

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/21/us/children-in-us-are-eating-fewer-calories-study-finds.html?_r=0

 

UF faculty Senate OKs African-American studies major

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130221/ARTICLES/130229863

 

Thomas OK'd for spot as UF trustee

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130221/ARTICLES/130229862

 

Malaria Can Be Defeated Without a Globally Led Eradication Program, Experts Say

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/02/130221143756.htm

 

City closer to acquiring shuttered prison for homeless center (Gainesville)

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130221/ARTICLES/130229847/1182?Title=City-closer-to-acquiring-shuttered-prison-for-homeless-center