Jonael H. Bosques

Hardee County

Hardee County Extension, County Extension Director / Livestock Agent

Extension Focus

• Animal Science Education
  • Taught in English and Spanish Languages
• Beef Cattle
  • Reproductive Physiology
  • Animal Genetics
• Forage Management
  • Weed Management
  • Plant: Animal Interactions
• Small Ruminant Production
  • Sheep and Goat Husbandry
  • Parasite Managemen

Education

• M.S. University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez - Animal Science - 2007
• B.S. University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez - Animal Science - 2005

Employment

• University of Florida/IFAS Extension Hardee County - Extension Agent I & County Extension Director, Agriculture. February 2016 to present.
• University of Florida/IFAS Extension Marion County - Extension Agent I, Small Farms. February 2012 to 2016.
• University of Georgia CAES Extension Greene County - Extension Agent & County Extension Coordinator, Agriculture & Natural Resources. 2010 to 2012.
• University of Georgia CAES Extension Coffee County - Extension Agent, Livestock. 2008 to 2010.

Professional Memberships and Activities

• American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists
• Florida Cattlemen’s Association
• Hardee County Cattlemen’s Association
• Florida Farm Bureau
• Florida Association of County Agricultural Agents
• National Association of County Agricultural Agents
• Epsilon Sigma Phi Extension Honorary Society  
• Alpha Zeta Honor Society

University Service

• FACAA Animal Science Committee Chair. 2015- Present.
• Member of the Florida Cattlemen’s Institute and Allied Tradeshow Committee. 2013 to present.

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