IFAS in the News, 6/19

Good morning! Here is IFAS in the News for Wednesday, June 19, 2013.

 

IFAS-Related…

 

Make vacation plans for plants

http://www.wickedlocal.com/littleton/news/lifestyle/x393137454/Make-vacation-plans-for-plants#axzz2WfQ2vtWh

 

Grants awarded to projects for strawberry sustainability

http://deltafarmpress.com/orchard-crops/grants-awarded-projects-strawberry-sustainability

 

Taste of Lee set for June 29 (Lee County)

http://www.fort-myers-beach-observer.com/page/content.detail/id/523281/Taste-of-Lee-set-for-June-29.html?nav=5064

 

Florida Master Naturalists receive wildflower grant (St. Lucie County)

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/jun/18/florida-master-naturalists-receive-wildflower-gran/

 

Six Broward parks to offer free gardening help
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/fl-gardening-centers-20130617,0,87472.story

 

 

Of Interest…

 

UF researchers develop technique to test manatees for heart disease

http://news.ufl.edu/2013/06/18/manatee-heart/

 

U.S. News ranks 2013 Best Online Graduate Business Programs

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/u-s-news-ranks-2013-best-online-graduate-business-programs-article-1.1371483?localLinksEnabled=false

 

Florida boy recovers from Eastern Diamondback's bite

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/06/18/florida-boy-recovers-from-eastern-diamondback-bite-and-gets-hide-as-trophy/

 

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