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February 28, 2014
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Puree-making process goes international:
A puree-making process patented by USDA and cooperators has gone international with patents issued in the United States and now also in China, New Zealand and Australia. The process makes sweet vegetable purees that can be used to replace sugar, fats and oils in a variety of baked goods and other products. (2/24) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2014/140224.htm

Investigating baby's bone health:
Does obesity during pregnancy impact the baby's chances of developing strong, healthy bones? No one knows for certain, but ongoing USDA-funded studies at the Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center in Little Rock are helping to provide clues. (2/27) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2014/140227.htm




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UF/IFAS News for Feb. 27, 2014

Good Thursday morning! Here’s your UF/IFAS News for Feb. 27:

 

UF/IFAS researchers demonstrate improved appeal of sterile flies that save crops

http://southeastagnet.com/2014/02/26/ufifas-researchers-demonstrate-improved-appeal-of-sterile-flies-that-save-crops/

 

Florida university releases citrus varieties

http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/Florida-university-releases-citrus-varieties-247242691.html

 

Computer model can help coastal managers with nourishment decisions

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140224123753.htm

 

USA: Computer Model to Help Managers with Renourishment Decisions

http://www.dredgingtoday.com/2014/02/27/usa-computer-model-to-help-managers-with-renourishment-decisions/

 

Gadsden Chamber plans commercial solar panel project (Gadsden)

http://www.tallahassee.com/article/20140226/BUSINESS/302260035/Gadsden-Chamber-plans-commercial-solar-panel-project

 

Compost Tips for the Home Gardener

http://fosterfollynews.com/2014/02/27/compost-tips-for-the-home-gardener-2/

 

Urban Coyotes: Should They Stay or Should They Go? And If So, How?

http://www.wcjb.com/local-news-state-news/2014/02/urban-coyote-should-they-stay-or-should-they-go-and-if-so-how

 

Florida Specialty Crop Industry Loses Promoter, Friend

http://www.growingproduce.com/farm-management/florida-specialty-crop-industry-loses-promoter-friend/

 

Calendar: Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 (Escambia)

http://www.pnj.com/article/20140227/NEWS01/302270001/Calendar-Thursday-Feb-27-2014

 

Morningside Library ‘Citrus and Fruit Crops in Your Landscape’ Workshop March 8

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2014/feb/26/morningside-library-citrus-and-fruit-crops-in-your/

 

Business Notes (Lee)

http://www.lehighacrescitizen.com/page/content.detail/id/530234/Business-Notes--2-26-14-.html

 

Various methods of plant propagation shared with club members (Highlands)

http://www.newssun.com/lifestyle/article_14fd5bbc-62d7-5087-9ed9-49bebef0cc62.html

 

Martin County Master Gardeners celebrate 30 successful years (Martin)

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2014/feb/26/martin-county-master-gardeners-celebrate-30-succes/

 

FAMU’S Community Garden (Leon)

http://blogs.tallahassee.com/community/2014/02/26/famus-community-garden/

 

UF, other news:

 

UF: Consumer Confidence Remains Stable in Florida

http://www.northescambia.com/2014/02/uf-consumer-confidence-remains-stable-in-florida

 

Law dean candidates down to three

http://www.ocala.com/article/20140226/ARTICLES/140229743/1026/sports

 

Biotech company eyes Alachua for production center

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140226/ARTICLES/140229696/1139?Title=Biotech-company-eyes-Alachua-for-production-center

 

Boy’s ‘Chocolate Bar’ book raises $500,000 to fight his friend’s rare liver disease

https://www.ufhealth.org/news/2014/boy-s-chocolate-bar-book-raises-500000-fight-his-friend-s-rare-liver-disease

 

Reitz, Fresh Food Company compost in sustainability efforts

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_728c47aa-9f6c-11e3-9bea-001a4bcf887a.html

 

Rain Hitting Drought-Stricken California

http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2014/02/27/5857605/

 

NASA Confirms 715 Plants Outside Solar System

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2014/02/26/kepler-planets-discoveries/5838183/

 

Nutrition labels to get first makeover in 20 years with new emphasis on calories, sugar

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/food-labels-to-get-first-makeover-in-20-years-with-new-emphasis-on-calories-sugar/2014/02/26/c8feeb4c-9f08-11e3-9ba6-800d1192d08b_story.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UF/IFAS in the news, 2/26

Good morning! Today’s UF/IFAS news:

 

Amidst Challenges, Florida Citrus Growers, Beekeepers Partner

http://southeastagnet.com/2014/02/25/amidst-challenges-florida-citrus-growers-beekeepers-partner/

 

GMO Labeling Potentially Headed to Florida Legislature

http://www.wmfe.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15745&news_iv_ctrl=1041

 

Computer model can help coastal managers with nourishment decisions

http://phys.org/news/2014-02-coastal-nourishment-decisions.html

 

Get advice on closing seasonal home, growing spring vegetables in gardens (Lake)

 

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/lake/os-lk-community-notes-022614-20140225,0,2804121.story

 

Prepare Your Lawn for a New Season (Leon)

http://blogs.tallahassee.com/community/2014/02/25/prepare-your-lawn-for-a-new-season/

 

Hernando lawn care, water awareness program set for March 7

http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2014/2/25/hernando_lawn_care_w.html

Martin County Community calendar, updated Feb. 26 (first “Wednesday” item)

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2014/feb/26/martin-county-community-calendar-updated-feb-26/

A low-key strawberry celebration at the Volusia County fairgrounds

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140226/COLUMNS/140229577

Avoid The Scorn Of Seedcorn Maggots

http://www.growingproduce.com/crop-protection/avoid-the-scorn-of-seedcorn-maggots/

 

Other news:

California couple finds $10 million in gold coins buried in backyard

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-gold-coins-california-backyard-20140225,0,2401817.story#axzz2uQoRH6vE

Florida Lawmakers Defend Sugar Subsidies

http://news.wgcu.org/post/florida-lawmakers-defend-sugar-subsidies

Obesity rates drop for 2- to 5-year-olds

http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/25/health/lets-move-anniversary-progress/

 

Graduate research professor to receive Humboldt Research Award

http://news.ufl.edu/2014/02/25/humboldt-research-award/

 

BuzzFeed founder to speak at UF March 20

http://news.ufl.edu/2014/02/25/buzzfeed-founder-to-speak/

Finney-Smith helps Gators survive Commodores’ barrage

http://www.alligator.org/sports/basketball/article_ffa71aae-9eac-11e3-9351-0019bb2963f4.html

Gators give up cellphones to help provide clean water

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_60aab2a2-9ead-11e3-b6c5-001a4bcf887a.html

 

Westwood student bound for national spelling bee

 

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140225/ARTICLES/140229741?p=1&tc=pg

 

UF, Florida's Land-Grant University, Could Lead the Way in Cannabis Innovation

http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/uf-floridas-land-grant-university-could-lead-way-cannabis-innovation

 

 

Feb. Chemically Speaking

February's Edition of Chemically Speaking may be viewed at:

http://pested.ifas.ufl.edu/

 

UF Pesticide Information Office

Bldg. 164 Mowry Rd.

Box 110710

Gainesville, FL 32611

UF/IFAS in the news, 2/25

Good morning! Today’s UF/IFAS news:

U.S. Scientists create model capable to predict the effects of hurricanes on the beaches

http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/16607023-us-scientists-create-model-capable-to-predict-the-effects-of-hurricanes-on-the-beaches

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight Cooperative Extension Service (audio)

http://southeastagnet.com/2014/02/24/florida-commissioners-spotlight-cooperative-extension-service/

 

Beef replacement heifer development considerations

http://growingfl.com/news/2014/02/beef-replacement-heifer-development-considerations/?utm_source=Growing+Florida&utm_campaign=390c555a9b-growingfl-daily_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a00cf5c16f-390c555a9b-296612469

 

It's time to celebrate sweet Florida strawberries

http://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/food/cooking/its-time-to-celebrate-sweet-florida-strawberries/2167113

 

Tampa Bay Area Breeding Ground for Exotic Lizards; Wildlife Officials Concerned

 

http://www.theledger.com/article/20140224/NEWS/140229614/-1/news36?Title=Tampa-Bay-Area-Breeding-Ground-for-Exotic-Lizards-Wildlife-Officials-Concerned

 

St. Lucie County Florida Master Naturalist graduates to be recognized March 8

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2014/feb/24/st-lucie-county-florida-master-naturalist-graduate/

 

Florida NRCS Working to Develop Soil Health Working Group

http://southeastagnet.com/2014/02/24/florida-nrcs-working-to-develop-soil-health-working-group/

 

Greetings Fellow Anglers – from the Online Fisherman.com

http://www.theonlinefisherman.com/fishing-reports/east-central/east-central-florida-all/685-fishing-news-sp-341/general-news/7515-barotrauma-meeting

 

Expert predicts chikungunya in U.S. in 12 to 24 months (UF/IFAS mention)

http://www.examiner.com/article/expert-predicts-chikungunya-u-s-12-to-24-months

 

 

 

Other news:

 

Florida moves up to top spot in Associated Press poll

http://www.alligator.org/sports/basketball/article_5f3e288a-9de6-11e3-a345-0019bb2963f4.html

 

Vegetarian diets may lower blood pressure

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/24/us-vegetarian-diets-idUSBREA1N1S920140224

 

GatorWell hosts events to create culture of body acceptance

http://news.ufl.edu/2014/02/24/body-acceptance/

4.4 billion-year-old crystal is oldest piece of Earth

 

http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/24/world/oldest-earth-fragment/

 

China Pollution Tops Hazardous Levels Ahead of Congress Meeting

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-02-25/china-pollution-tops-hazardous-levels-ahead-of-congress-meeting

 

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Web links to stories issued February 17-21, 2014 ___________________________________________

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USDA Agricultural Research Service
February 21, 2014
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Identifying key soybean genes:
USDA researchers in Beltsville, Md. have developed a new tool to search for soybean genes that will make soybean plants more productive and better able to resist pests and diseases. (2/18) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2014/140218.htm

Carbon sequestration and bioenergy:
USDA scientists are providing information about the soil carbon dynamics that play a crucial role in lifecycle assessments of bioenergy production. Retaining carbon in the soil-called carbon sequestration-significantly affects soil fertility and greenhouse gas emissions, so it has a major impact on the long-term sustainability of bioenergy crop production. (2/20) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2014/140220.htm

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UF/IFAS in the news, 2/24

Good morning! Today’s UF/IFAS news:

 

Exotic tegu lizards breeding in Tampa Bay area

http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/02/24/3956618/exotic-tegu-lizards-breeding-in.html

 

Florida Oranges Flourish Despite This Winter's Cold

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/florida-oranges-flourish-despi/23283239

 

UFIT, IFAS create website to gauge value of Florida’s energy projects

http://article.wn.com/view/2014/02/21/UFIT_IFAS_create_website_to_gauge_value_of_Florida_s_energy_/

 

Chickens come home to roost in back yards (Nassau)

http://www.fbnewsleader.com/view/full_story_free/24618643/article-Chickens-come-home-to-roost-in-back-yards?instance=viewed

 

High pollen count is nothing to sneeze at (Marion/Alachua)

http://www.ocala.com/article/20140222/COLUMNISTS/140219601/-1/news03?Title=High-pollen-count-is-nothing-to-sneeze-at

Roses are more than a Valentine's Day luxury (Lake)

http://www.dailycommercial.com/life/article_ada52c74-b285-574a-b19c-18ae2b4b6ab3.html

 

Calendar: Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 (Escambia/Santa Rosa, pages 1 and 2)

 

http://www.pnj.com/article/20140224/ENTERTAINMENT/302240007/Escambia-and-Santa-Rosa-calendar-Monday-Feb-24-2014

 

Hopes high for Florida blueberry crop

http://www.growingproduce.com/fruits-nuts/hopes-high-for-florida-blueberry-crop/

 

Florida Cotton: Strip Till Variety Test Results

http://agfax.com/2014/02/21/florida-cotton-strip-till-variety-test-results/

 

 

 

Other news:

University of Florida receives historic gift

http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/blog/morning-edition/2014/02/university-of-florida-receives.html

 

Jessica Simkins: City has food swamp and desert (opinion)

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140224/OPINION03/140229945/-1/wire?p=1&tc=pg

Gunshot fired at Midtown's Club Envy on Saturday

http://www.alligator.org/news/crime/article_882a25ea-9d1f-11e3-9940-0019bb2963f4.html

 

Happening this week

This is a reminder of upcoming events happening this week. Please see program attachments for more details.

 

 

2/26 New Technology for Vegetable Growers Teleconference, GCREC Balm, FL and other locations, 12:00pm-4:50pm. This is a great opportunity to get CEUs. Up to 5 available in:

Category	Available CEUs
Private	5
Ag Row	5
Ag Tree	5
Demo/Res	5
Total	Up to 5

If you plan to attend the GCREC location, please call or e-mail Crystal at crys21@ufl.edu or (941)722-4524.  Please see the attachment for the agenda and other available locations.

 

2/27 Florida Pomegranate Growers Meeting, GCREC, Wimauma, FL, 8:30am

 

2/27 Aquatic Pesticide Exam Prep, Manatee County Extension Service, Palmetto, FL, 8:00am

 

2/28 Vegetable Growers’ Field Day, Nematode Control with Nimitz from Mana, Homestead, FL, 9:30am

 

 

Crystal Snodgrass, M.S.
Extension Agent, Vegetables
Manatee County Government
University of Florida IFAS Extension
941-722-4524, Ext. 230
Fax: 941-721-6796
crys21@ufl.edu
http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu

 

SWFSFN Announcement: Seed Saving Workshop on Feb 28th, 10am - 3 pm, in Sarasota County

·         Crowley Nature & Cultural History Center in Sarasota County is hosting the “Seed Saving Workshop” which is a collaboration of FAMU State Wide Small farm Program, Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County and Transition Sarasota.

During this hands-on session you will learn:

• What is Seed?
• Why Seed Saving Matters
• GMO Agriculture issues and your farm or garden
• Getting started with Seed Saving
• Fundamentals of good seed saving (crossers and selfers, how to promote good seed set, how to maintain your crop’s genetics, isolation, population size and roguing, etc.)
• Controlling Pest and Disease
• Dry and Wet Fermentation Seed Processing
• Simple seed Cleaning Techniques
• Storage Techniques
• The Business of growing Seed for Farm and Sale
• And Much, Much More …

We will cover all kinds of seeds grown in the southeast region including greens, lettuce, eggplant, peppers, okra, peas, corn, cucumbers, melons, squash, herbs, beets, carrots, onions, parsnips, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kochlrabi, etc.  If you have seed that you are trying to save that is not included, please let us know and we will try to cover it too.

 

The facilitator for this capacity building workshop is internationally known Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. Southern Exposure offers over 700 varieties of open-pollinated heirloom and organic seeds selected for flavor and regional adaptability. Ira is a worker/owner of the cooperatively managed Southern Exposure Seed Exchange.  She is a member of Acorn Community which farms over 60 acres of certified organic land in Central Virginia, growing seeds, alliums, hay, and conducting variety trials for Southern Exposure. She serves on the boards of Organic Seed Alliance, Virginia Association for Biological Farming, and the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGATA).

Workshop cost is $25 person and includes an organic lunch.  Registration and location details are available online at http://crowleyfl.org/2014/02/seed-saving-workshop/

·         Crowley Nature & Cultural History Center in Sarasota County is hosting the “Seed Saving Workshop” which is a collaboration of FAMU State Wide Small farm Program, Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County and Transition Sarasota.

During this hands-on session you will learn:

• What is Seed?
• Why Seed Saving Matters
• GMO Agriculture issues and your farm or garden
• Getting started with Seed Saving
• Fundamentals of good seed saving (crossers and selfers, how to promote good seed set, how to maintain your crop’s genetics, isolation, population size and roguing, etc.)
• Controlling Pest and Disease
• Dry and Wet Fermentation Seed Processing
• Simple seed Cleaning Techniques
• Storage Techniques
• The Business of growing Seed for Farm and Sale
• And Much, Much More …

We will cover all kinds of seeds grown in the southeast region including greens, lettuce, eggplant, peppers, okra, peas, corn, cucumbers, melons, squash, herbs, beets, carrots, onions, parsnips, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kochlrabi, etc.  If you have seed that you are trying to save that is not included, please let us know and we will try to cover it too.

 

The facilitator for this capacity building workshop is internationally known Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. Southern Exposure offers over 700 varieties of open-pollinated heirloom and organic seeds selected for flavor and regional adaptability. Ira is a worker/owner of the cooperatively managed Southern Exposure Seed Exchange.  She is a member of Acorn Community which farms over 60 acres of certified organic land in Central Virginia, growing seeds, alliums, hay, and conducting variety trials for Southern Exposure. She serves on the boards of Organic Seed Alliance, Virginia Association for Biological Farming, and the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGATA).

Workshop cost is $25 person and includes an organic lunch.  Registration and location details are available online at http://crowleyfl.org/2014/02/seed-saving-workshop/

Hello, members and supporters of the SW FL Small Farmers Network (SWFSFN).  We are very pleased to share with you the following announcement of a very special event for the sustainable farming community of SW FL:

Crowley Nature & Cultural History Center is hosting the “Seed Saving Workshop” which is a collaboration of FAMU State Wide Small farm Program, Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County and Transition Sarasota.

The Seed Saving Workshop will take place 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on
Friday, Feb. 18, 2014.

Crowley Nature & Cultural Center, 16405 Myakka Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240

The cost is $25 person and includes an organic foods lunch.”

Registration online at http://crowleyfl.org/2014/02/seed-saving-workshop/

During this hands-on session you will learn:

• What is Seed?
• Why Seed Saving Matters
• GMO Agriculture issues and your farm or garden
• Getting started with Seed Saving
• Fundamentals of good seed saving (crossers and selfers, how to promote good seed set, how to maintain your crop’s genetics, isolation, population size and roguing, etc.)
• Controlling Pest and Disease
• Dry and Wet Fermentation Seed Processing
• Simple seed Cleaning Techniques
• Storage Techniques
• The Business of growing Seed for Farm and Sale
• And Much, Much More …

We will cover all kinds of seeds grown in the southeast region including greens, lettuce, eggplant, peppers, okra, peas, corn, cucumbers, melons, squash, herbs, beets, carrots, onions, parsnips, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kochlrabi, etc.  If you have seed that you are trying to save that is not included, please let us know and we will try to cover it too.

The facilitator for this capacity building workshop is internationally known, Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. Southern Exposure offers over 700 varieties of open-pollinated heirloom and organic seeds selected for flavor and regional adaptability. Ira is a worker/owner of the cooperatively managed Southern Exposure Seed Exchange.  She is a member of Acorn Community which farms over 60 acres of certified organic land in Central Virginia, growing seeds, alliums, hay, and conducting variety trials for Southern Exposure. She serves on the boards of Organic Seed Alliance, Virginia Association for Biological Farming, and the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGATA).  For more bio info on Ira Wallace see  http://www.motherearthnews.com/biographies/ira-wallace-southern-exposure-seed-exchange.aspx.

Please, feel free to share this email with anyone who may be interested in this workshop.  Also, if anyone needs an introduction to the SWFSFN, please, refer them to our webpages at http://sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu/AG/swfsfn.shtml and https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SW_FL_Small_Farms/info

 

Thanks,

robert

 

Robert A. Kluson, Ph.D.

Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Agent III

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Community Services Business Center

6700 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL  34241

rkluson@scgov.net

(941) 861-9849 (ofc); (941-232-3090 (c)

 

"There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why... I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" - Robert Kennedy

 

 

Seeking Intern Applicants for Garden Near Asheville, NC

The Lord's Acre is a non-profit organic garden near Asheville NC that offers community volunteers the opportunity to help grow organic food for those in need. But the issues in our community cannot be solved by feeding one segment of the population. We exist to bring ALL people together around food and foster relationships and believe that in doing so, we will enable and inspire people to know, love and help each other. Instead of simply growing food and giving it away, we are not afraid to wrestle with questions that go beyond food security and food justice, to the very core of what it means to be a neighbor and to love your neighbor.

 

We began in 2009 and took our name from an initiative that began in this area during the great depression, where neighbors donated what they produced on one acre to those in need. We are not a faith based organization and are not affiliated with any denomination. 

 

An internship with us is an opportunity to work hard, use your gifts, take leadership roles, and learn more about food security, nonprofits and community building. We utilize many growing methods including hand-dug raised beds, field cropping with tillers, deep mulch, hugelkulture, strawbale, and experiment with creative ways to “do food” in community.  Our educational component is experiential, academic and personal. We value interns' minds as much as their muscle. Hours are generally M-F from 7:00 - 12:00; Wednesday evenings from 5:00 - 8:00; and occasional afternoons and Saturday mornings to accommodate groups. We offer room, board, an excellent and well-rounded education and a chance to use your leadership skills. We do not offer a stipend at this time. Interns typically find paying jobs in the community since they only work aprx. 30/hours a week at the garden. Applicants need not have experience. THIS YEAR ONLY - we are only able to accept female applicants due to a change in our housing situation. 

 

If you’re a passionate self-starter with an interest in community-based solutions to food issues, if you're energetic, love people, have a positive attitude in all types of weather and want to learn from experienced gardeners and talented board members, write us for an application at thelordsacre@gmail.com. Check us out at www.thelordsacre.org. We come highly recommended by all past interns.

 

 

--

Susan Sides
Executive Director / Garden Manager
The Lord's Acre
http://thelordsacre.org

 

 

If you want to build a ship, don't drum up people to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.   Antoine de Saint-Exupery (French aviator and author of “The Little Prince” 1900-1944

 

The world is too dangerous for anything but truth and too small for anything but love. 

--- Rev. William Sloan Coffin

 

Job Posting: Food & Agriculture Librarian, Mann Library, Cornell University

Food and Agriculture Librarian-22848

Description

 

Albert R. Mann Library, part of the Cornell University Library, is looking for a creative energetic professional who is service oriented, technically skilled, and thrives in an innovative work environment.   Candidates should have a strong background and/or interest in food and agriculture in order to develop and implement highly effective services in support of Cornell’s food and agricultural sciences students, faculty and staff. Working on a team with more than a dozen colleagues who make up the Mann Library Research and Learning Services and Collection Development librarians, the Food & Agriculture Librarian will also have the opportunity to learn from and contribute to the overall public services program at Mann Library.

  

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Head of Research & Learning Services, Food & Agriculture Librarian:

• Develops and leads innovative information services for the food and agriculture research, learning and extension communities.
• Acquires and maintains expertise in information trends in food and agriculture disciplines.  
• Administers and provides leadership for Mann Library’s USDA Economics Statistics and Market Information System.
• Provides quality reference, consulting, and liaison services, and teaches classes and workshops as assigned, and serves as the lead on information literacy programs for undergraduates in food and agriculture, particularly the agricultural sciences major.
• Serves as liaison to selected activities and departments within College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 
• Leads and/or participates in other innovative projects in information services and delivery.

Qualifications

• MLS from ALA-accredited school or equivalent professional degree. 
• Subject area background (coursework, degree or work experience) in an agricultural science, food science, biology, or related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, service orientation. 
• Demonstrated initiative and flexibility, and ability to work independently and collaboratively. 
• Experience with computer and telecommunications technologies for information management and collaboration.
• Commitment to professional development.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Work experience in an academic library.
• Experience teaching information management and computer technologies.
• Project management experience or experience leading a project team. 

 

Interested candidates should apply online: https://www.hr.cornell.edu/jobs/positions.html

 

Environment:

Albert R. Mann Library has a long commitment to providing innovative information services. The Library’s collection of life sciences, agricultural and related social sciences materials serves the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Human Ecology, and the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. Mann Library is an integral part of the Cornell University Library. The recently renovated building is the vibrant hub for our primary Colleges. We provide leadership in the library community through projects such as VIVO (http://vivo.cornell.edu), the USDA Economics, Statistics, and Market Information System (http://usda.mannlib.cornell.edu), the Cornell University Geospatial Information Repository (http://cugir.mannlib.cornell.edu), and the TEEAL (http://www.teeal.org/) and Research4Life (http://www.research4life.org/) programs which provide developing countries with free or low cost access to academic and professional peer-reviewed content.

 

Cornell University is an Ivy League comprehensive research university located in Ithaca in the scenic Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. The town and university offer a unique cosmopolitan and international atmosphere in a beautiful natural setting of waterfalls, gorges, and lakes. The university comprises 14 schools with over 2,700 faculty members and nearly 21,600 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. The Cornell University Library is a vigorous professional organization with a strong track record in innovation and service quality. It contains nearly 8 million printed volumes, 99,000 current serials in print or online, over 650,000 additional networked electronic resources, and rich materials in other formats. The Library was a recipient of the Association of College and Research Libraries’ Excellence in Academic Libraries Award in 2002.

 

Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery and engagement. Located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell's far-flung global presence includes the medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the new Cornell Tech campus to be built on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.

Diversity and inclusion have been and continue to be a part of our heritage. Cornell University is a recognized EEO/AA employer and educator.

 

Register Now for UF & Florida Sea Grant's May 2014 GIS Workshop

Introductory Training in GIS

Applications for Natural Resource Management

 

Register now for this hands-on, 3.5-day workshop that will introduce you to basic GIS knowledge and skills for real world applications!

 

May 5-8, 2014 || Gainesville, FL

 

 

Florida Sea Grant and the University of Florida IFAS Extension invite you to register for this premier 3.5-day intensive workshop on ArcGIS 10.1, a powerful tool for managing natural resources and guiding growth and development processes.

 

You will be introduced to ArcGIS Desktop, the primary product used by professionals to compile, analyze, and manage geographic information.

 

You will learn the most commonly used GIS skills in the industry today by completing “real-world” exercises that will build your confidence using GIS, increase your awareness about GIS data sources, and help you explore GIS tools to enhance your program and research projects.

 

The training will consist of a series of short lectures, each to be followed by natural resource-based exercises that attendees will complete using ArcGIS 10.1. During the training, each participant will have access to a computer workstation, and several trainers will be on-hand to provide assistance.

 

Who should attend

 

This workshop is designed for:

·         Agency professionals

·         University researchers

·         UF faculty, staff, and students

·         Conservation land managers

·         Environmental engineers

·         Biological scientists

·         Environmental program managers

·         County extension agents

·         Private consultants

·         Anyone who can benefit from using GIS to make decisions in natural resource and coastal management

 

What you will learn

 

After completing this workshop you will know:

·         What GIS is and what can it do

·         Navigate the ArcGIS Desktop

·         How to handle spatial scale, accuracy, and precision

·         How to solve water and/or land-use problems with GIS

·         Work with spatial coordinate systems

·         Obtain GIS data layers and create new spatial features

·         Make and design high-quality map layouts

·         How to geoprocess with ArcGIS Tools and Extensions

·         Create and use models

·         Where to get help and data

 

 

About the instructors

 

This workshop is conducted by multiple instructors associated with Florida Sea Grant and the School of Forest Resources and Conservation within the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Trainers have been teaching GIS for more than seven years to hundreds of students and professionals from different fields.

 

 

Course Materials

 

The course fee includes all instructor fees, computer lab fees and materials. You will take home a valuable reference workbook with a copy of the PowerPoint slides presented in class, performed exercises, a “cheat sheet” of common tools and menus used in ArcGIS, and a CD with data and other helpful information such as GIS data sources, complementary articles, and more.

 

Register Now

 

UF Faculty and Staff——---—$450

UF Students —————----——-$250

Non-UF Professionals——-—-$450

 

 

For more information or to register visit:

http://fsg-may2014gisworkshop.eventbrite.com

 

_______________________________________________________________

Corina Guevara

University of Florida

Florida Sea Grant – Boating & Waterways Planning Program

PO Box 110760

Gainesville, Florida, 32611-0760

(352) 392-6233

Fax: (352) 846-1332

corina@ufl.edu