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Vendors sell special goods at UF farmers market

By on October 25th, 2012 | Last updated: December 20, 2012 at 3:57 pm

The Reitz Union drew students and vendors to its north lawn Thursday for its farmers market. Director Beth Thompson said she hoped the market’s low prices and unusual goods would draw plenty of students. This year, a vendor sold pumpkins [...]

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Gainesville gardeners recognize World Food Day

By on October 15th, 2012 | Last updated: October 16, 2012 at 3:23 pm

Alachua County gardeners and farmers will recognize World Food Day on Oct. 16 with a two-part gardening and movie event.

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Ca$hmob farmers market looks to sprout the economy of Alachua County

By on April 11th, 2012 | Last updated: October 4, 2012 at 5:17 pm

By Dina Lewis – WUFT-FM CashMobs have sprouted up throughout the United States and are modeled after Flash Mobs, events where large groups of people gather to celebrate artistic expression. Cash mobs add the element of supporting local businesses by [...]

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Farmers market visits UF for Campus Earth Day

By on April 6th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 4:23 pm

  Earth Day, as most people know it, falls on April 22nd each year. But as WUFT-FM’s Steven Gallo reports, the University of Florida is getting a jump start on promoting sustainability with its Campus Earth Day. UF’s all-male acapella [...]

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