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    UF/IFAS Communications is your official media connection for UF/IFAS experts across the state. Contact us to reach experts in agriculture research and economics, life sciences, natural resources and wildlife, Extension programming and much more.  

    Media inquiries: Please contact our media relations team at newsifas@ifas.ufl.edu.  

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