CALS Podcast

Jarred Shellhouse and Meredith Oglesby, hosts of What's Next, sit down with Dina Liebowitz, program coordinator for the Field and Fork campus food program. The group talks about pumpkins and fall flavors, and Dina shares a few tips for growing crops in Florida's sandy soil.

Jarred Shellhouse and Meredith Oglesby, hosts of What's Next, sit down with Annalyse Williams, head bat keeper at Lubee Bat Conservancy. Annalyse provides insight into some of the myths surrounding bats during spooky season and how she has used her degree in wildlife, ecology and conservation to find a career working with mammals.

For more than 15 years, the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences’ mace has led the processional at all college commencement ceremonies and even makes an appearance at other formal college ceremonies such as convocation. Listeners can learn about the history of the CALS mace from the individual who played a key role in its development, Dr. Wayne Smith. Correction: Steven Feagle is responsible for the fabrication of the mace. As you listen through, you will hear this attributed to George Hecht, who gilded the sphere which sits on top of the mace.

Dr. Ed Osborne, emeritus professor in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, discusses how we can use our personal energy to manage challenges in our lives.

Dr. Ed Osborne, professor emeritus in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, discusses how to strengthen resilience during challenging times.

Dr. Ed Osborne, professor emeritus in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, shares the impact of mindsets on resilience.

To kick off this year's Virtual TailGATOR Celebration, listeners can learn about the history of TailGATOR from individuals who played a key role in its development, Paul Willis and Dr. Chip Hinton. Listeners will be taken back to the early years of TailGATOR and learn about the idea behind the event and the University of Florida Agricultural Alumni and Friends.

On this podcast, listeners can learn about agricultural policy from John Walt Boatright, the National Affairs Director at Florida Farm Bureau. Specifically, USMCA and the 2018 Farm Bill. Listeners can also learn how his degree in Food and Resource Economics directly helps him advocate for Florida farmers in his role.

In this episode, listeners can hear from current Animal Sciences student, Case Emerson, why students should get involved on campus.

In the first podcast of our new series, Dean Turner provides tips for how to be a successful student, as well as upcoming CALS events.