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Welcome UF/IFAS Extension partners with communities to provide quality, relevant education
and research-based expertise to foster healthy people, a healthy environment, and a healthy economy.
Invasive Species

Where do invasive species spread and why? UF/IFAS researchers take a novel approach to find the answer

Science tells us invasive species — like the spotted tilapia — are always on the move, making it difficult for scientists to simulate their spread and predict where they will go next. Researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences took a deep dive to understand why certain locations are more susceptible and attractive to invasions by non-native plants or animals, making them prime targets for these Read More

Agriculture

UF/IFAS study identifies trust in science as key for supporting AI use in agriculture

Trust in scientific experts – even more than understanding their work – is the strongest predictor of support for artificial intelligence applications in agriculture. The finding is among conclusions reached by a new UF/IFAS study exploring Americans’ perceptions of AI-supported food and agriculture systems. “This research shows that even Read More

Welcome 

At the University of Florida, Extension is located in the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), along with the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, and is called UF/IFAS Extension. More...

Find a District/Local Office

Our Extension agents are here to help. UF/IFAS has Extension offices in each of Florida's 67 counties, as well as 12 Research and Education Centers (RECs), 5 Research and Demonstration Sites (RDSs), and several other offices located throughout the state. More...

IFAS Office of Human Resources

The office of IFAS Human Resources provides leadership and support for personnel related actions and activities for all units of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. More...

Pathway to Creating Engagement Through Innovation & Excellence

This document is the result of a years-long process of development, and it will continue to evolve over time. With input from citizens, stakeholders, faculty, staff and leaders, Florida Cooperative Extension: Pathway to Creating Engagement Through Innovation & Excellence will guide our efforts for the next five years. More...

Impacts

Florida Extension will continue to improve the lives of Floridians as we face the challenges of tomorrow and beyond. More...

PDEC/Reporting

PDEC's mission is to add value to the UF/IFAS Extension through improved program development and evaluation processes. More...

Reporting Season

Click here for helpful resources like assessments, ROA and POW, Workloads and Impacts and more. More...