Re-emphasizing the Relevancy of Florida Agriculture

Randall Weiseman December 15, 2016 Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Dr. Jack Payne

Agriculture is, and has been a very important part of Florida. And that is a message that Dr. Jack Payne, University of Florida senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, wants to make sure all citizens of the state understand.

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More about agriculture’s impact on the state of Florida can be found on the UF/IFAS website.

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