UF/IFAS in the news, 7/2

Good morning! As we inch closer to the holiday, another batch of UF/IFAS news:

 

A boom in backyard ag (Pinellas)

http://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/post/boom-backyard-ag

 

Editorial: Fanning GMO fears

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140702/OPINION01/140709971?p=1&tc=pg

 

Volunteers plant Florida wildflowers at SLC (St. Lucie) fairgrounds

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2014/jul/01/volunteers-plant-florida-wildflowers-at-slc-fairgr/

 

Vero Beach resident doctoral candidate for aquaculture study (CALS feature)

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2014/jul/01/vero-beach-resident-doctoral-candidate-for-aquacul/

 

Local agriculture runs deep in new 4-H agent (Highlands)

http://highlandstoday.com/list/highlands-agri-leader-news/local-agriculture-runs-deep-in-new-4-h-agent-20140702/

 

Genetically modified foods face hurdles

http://www.freshplaza.com/article/122814/Genetically-modified-foods-face-hurdles

 

Alliance for the Arts hosts screening of local film (Lee/Sea Grant mention)

http://fortmyers.floridaweekly.com/news/2014-07-02/Arts_(and)_Entertainment_News/Alliance_for_the_Arts_hosts_screening_of_local_fil.html

 

Other news:

 

‘Made in USA’ Advocate Wants Court to Order Trader Joe’s to Comply With COOL

http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2014/07/made-in-usa-advocate-wants-court-to-order-trader-joes-to-comply-with-cool/#.U7PyWPldW-g

                                                                                                                                           

Tropical Storm Arthur: Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas Monitor Forecast Ahead of July 4 Weekend

http://www.weather.com/safety/hurricanes/tropical-storm-arthur-florida-georgia-south-carolina-north-carolina-monitoring-20140701