NEW COURSE! Food and Environmental Virology (FOS4936/6936)

Please be aware of a new course offered by the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department this fall. Food and Environmental Virology will be offered as an undergraduate (FOS4936) and graduate (FOS6936) option.

This course will focus on infectious viruses transmitted to humans from contaminated food, water, and contact surfaces. Food virology is an emerging topic in the field of microbial food safety, and this course help students develop a competency framework within their discipline. 

CALS Exploratory Courses

A number of elective and introductory courses in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences can help students explore interests, meet requirements for their individual degrees, and decide on a potential major or minor. Check out our list of exploratory courses at this link. These courses do not have prerequisites.

Florida Farm Bureau Survey and Gift Card Drawing

Enter to Win a $100 Gift Card!

Florida Farm Bureau is conducting a survey as part of its membership marketing plan to a younger demographic. Your opinion is invaluable to determining what the next steps will be for the organization and to ensure that Florida agriculture will thrive for years to come.

The survey link can be found here. Be sure to include your email address so you can be contacted if you win the drawing for a $100 gift card. The deadline to be entered into the gift card drawing is July 15.

Project Engineer positions

Project Engineer Hub Steel
The position of Project Engineer with Hub Steel, a client driven manufacturer of steel components for buildings (steel fabricator) with a focus on structural steel for commercial building projects, is based in Florida. Hub Steel operates a brand new, state of the art manufacturing facility capable of complex and large projects including public schools, hotels, fitness centers, mixed use retail, office buildings, industrial facilities, warehouses and even art sculptures. Hub Steel recognizes that people are its most valuable and important resource. Successful candidates will demonstrate energy, fresh ideas, and a track record of hard work. This position assists and reports directly to company management and works with all aspects of fabrication projects. Responsibilities include:

· Project Planning and Review
· Detailing and Checking Process
· Fabrication
· Maintaining Critical Equipment
· Inspection
· Materials Procurement, Handling, and Storage
· Audits
· Estimating
· Quality Control
· Information Mining

Qualifications and Education Requirements 
The successful candidate will have a degree in engineering or a related field. Manufacturing, 3D Modeling, Steel Experience are a Plus.


Project Engineer at McCorkle Construction
The position of Project Engineer with McCorkle Construction Company, a client driven general contractor of commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings, is based in Orlando, Florida. McCorkle Construction is a growth-oriented company that offers exceptional career opportunities for those who demonstrate skill, integrity, and responsibility. This position assists Project Management in all aspects of construction, with responsibilities including:
· Preconstruction
· Buyout
· Estimating
· Project Planning
· Design Work
· Materials Procurement
· Construction Management
· Quality Control

Qualifications and Education Requirements 
The successful candidate will have a degree in engineering or a related field.


Linda Cegelis
Recruiter
Hub Steel
McCorkle Construction
407-619-1740

Florida Farm Bureau Scholarship Application

Florida Farm Bureau Scholarship, Inc., has received funds from the August 1997 Florida Tobacco Settlement to provide scholarships to former Florida flue cured tobacco growers, current Florida flue cured tobacco growers and descendants of Florida flue cured tobacco growers attending post-secondary institutions. Florida Farm Bureau will provide scholarships in the amount of $500 - $2,000 annually.

Applications can be found at this link and are due July 1. Scholarship applications are evaluated on the basis of scholarship, leadership and professional potential. Recipients are selected in August and scholarships are awarded to the post-secondary institution in the name of the recipient. Two letters of recommendation are required.

For further assistance, please contact Florida Farm Bureau. Phone: (352) 374-1504 ● Email: Scholarships@ffbf.org

Southeast Soils Quality Control Specialist

Southeast Soils produces professional, custom potting media and quality organics for the horticulture and agriculture industries. We are seeking a Quality Control Specialist to help us maintain and improve the quality of our products to better serve our customers. The Quality Control Specialist plays an important role in the production process helping to monitor and maintain the quality of incoming and outgoing products and will work closely with our new fully automated in-line soil blending machine and production crew.

Responsibilities:
· Monitor incoming raw materials and components produced within our facility. This will include visual inspection and pH, EC, and % moisture readings.
· Monitor in-line machine production and work with production manager to ensure all systems operate properly and quality of mixes are maintained
· Take retains of all high value mixes - will include collecting sample, routine tests of sample, and archiving in organized way for later reference
· Calibration of in-line machine
· Communicate with sales team on technical and production matters
· Occasionally communicate with and/or visit customers on technical matters and troubleshoot grower issues
· Maintain and utilize lab for daily job functions
· Perform trials of new products or mixes off site at customers nurseries or in house
· Make mix samples for sales team to distribute to customers
· Various other responsibilities as needed

Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or related science preferred
· Knowledge of horticulture industry, particularly potting media
· Detail oriented person with strong organizational and communication skills
· Ability to work with a team while possessing the ability to work independently and be self-motivated
· Proficient in Microsoft Office products

jefft@southeastsoils.com
www.southeastsoils.com

Southeast Soils sales support position

Southeast Soils produces professional, custom potting media and quality organics for the horticulture and agriculture industries. We have multiple reps that handle technical sales across the state of Florida and we service a large portion of Florida’s wholesale plant nurseries. We are seeking an outgoing individual to serve as a Sales Support Assistant to support our sales team through a variety of ways.

Responsibilities:
· Learn and maintain a working knowledge of our products and capabilities that will be necessary to all aspects of role
· Handle sales calls and walk up sales in the office-determine technical needs of customer, quote, and schedule delivery
· Manage inventory of customer stock materials (QuickBooks)
· Manage website and social media accounts
· Will require some occasional local travel-trade shows, industry meetings, visiting customers
· Give tours of facility
· Keep records of product labels and information and disseminate to sales reps in timely manner

Qualifications:
· Independent, outgoing person comfortable with a sales job while working in an office and team setting
· Previous sales experience preferred but not necessarily required
· Horticulture and/or agriculture experience is preferred
· Strong communication skills
· Proficient in Microsoft Office products
· Bi-lingual ability is a plus
· Experience with QuickBooks is a plus

jefft@southeastsoils.com

www.southeastsoils.com