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Gathering public input

Floridians are looking for local food and ways to conserve water. PIE Center research aims to use these public opinions to promote effective communication and informed decision making. For example, Floridians are largely unaware of the genetically modified ingredients...

Planning for the future

Measuring critical thinking styles By understanding how people think, associate director Alexa Lamm hopes to improve how communicators and educators prepare the public to approach challenging issues. The UF Critical Thinking Inventory, scheduled to launch later this...

Farmers find success

Florida growers find many reasons to participate in Farm to School programs. In addition to the extra income, producers enjoy being able to provide fresh produce to children in the local community.

Food service director sees growth

Cathy Reed, food service director for Leon County, is happy to support local farmers and the local economy by purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables through the Farm to School program. She believes the program will grow as it becomes more well known.