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    Teams and Programs

    UF/IFAS Extension agents form the backbone of the program; 344 are employed statewide. Most agents have positions that are dedicated to one or more broad topics, such as horticultural crops, commercial agriculture, 4-H youth development, family and consumer science or natural resources. 

    In addition, UF/IFAS Extension employs 237 state specialists who serve multiple counties, providing insightful guidance to producers dealing with high-value crops and other conerns. These specialists address citrus production, livestock, seafood, aquaculture, urban horticulture and more. 

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    Initiative Teams

    • Agriculture

      Increasing the sustainability, profitability, and competitiveness of agriculture and horticultural enterprises. 

      1. Sustainability of production systems and alternatives
        1. Animal Systems
        2. Food Systems
        3. Plant Systems
        4. Integrated Pest Management
      2. Farm economics, entrepreneurship and management
      3. Citizen awareness of food systems and the environment
    • Water

      Enhancing and protecting water quality, quantity and supply.

      1. Urban Water Quality and Conservation
      2. Agricultural Water Quality and Conservation
      3. Public awareness of water issues

       

       

    • Natural Resources

      Enhancing and conserving Florida's natural resources and environmental quality.

      1. Informed community decision making
      2. Natural resources operations and invasive species
      3. Environmental literacy and sustainability
    • Energy

      Producing and conserving traditional and alternative forms of energy.

      1. Conservation practices and efficiency improvement
      2. Alternative energy solutions
      3. Community capacity development 
    • Individual and Family Development

      Empowering individuals and families to build healthy lives and achieve social and economic success. 

      1. Health and wellness
      2. Family resource management
      3. Nutrition and food systems
    • Community Development

      Strengthening urban and rural community resources and economic development

      1. Economic development and entrepreneurship
      2. Community capacity building
      3. Public policy education
    • 4-H Youth

      Preparing youth to be responsible citizens and productive members of the workforce.

      1. Youth development
      2. Developing organizational and volunteer systems to support youth development
    • CAFE Latino

      A coalition of faculty and Extension professionals for Latinos/Hispanics serving the needs of the hispanic/latino population in Florida. 

      For more please click here. 

    • PDEC

      Visit PDEC for more information

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