University of Florida

IFAS Statements

Vision

The Vision for the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is to increase and strengthen the knowledge base and technology for:

  • Expanding the profitability of global competitiveness and sustainability of the food, fiber, and agricultural industries of Florida.
  • Protecting and sustaining natural resource and environmental systems.
  • Enhancing the development of human resources.
  • Improving the quality of human life.

Mission

The Mission of UF/IFAS is to develop knowledge in agricultural, human and natural resources and to make that knowledge accessible to sustain and enhance the quality of human life.

Academic Programs

All programs and related activities sponsored or assisted by the UF/IFAS Office of Academic Programs are open to all persons regardless of race, color, age, sex, disability, or national origin. Information from this publication is available in alternate formats. Contact IFAS Communication Services, University of Florida, PO Box 110810, Gainesville, FL 32611-0810. Printed 00/00. ISSN 0000-0000

Extension for Sale

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, Larry R. Arrington, Director, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture, publishes this information to further the purpose of the May 8 and June 30, 1914 Acts of Congress; and is authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function without discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. The information in this publication is available in alternate formats. Information on copies for purchase is available from IFAS-Extension Bookstore, University of Florida, P.O. Box 110011, Gainesville, FL 32611-0011 or visit our Web site at: ifasbooks.ufl.edu. Information about alternate formats is available from IFAS Communication Services, University of Florida, P.O. Box 110810, Gainesville, FL 32611-0810. This information was published March 1998 as AA 00, Florida Cooperative Extension Service. Reviewed July 1998.

Extension Legal

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, Larry R. Arrington, Director, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture, publishes this information to further the purpose of the May 8 and June 30, 1914 Acts of Congress; and is authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function without discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. Single copies of extension publications (excluding 4-H and youth publications) are available free to Florida residents from county extension offices. Information about alternate formats is available from IFAS Communication Services, University of Florida, PO Box 110810, Gainesville, FL 32611-0810.

Energy Extension

The ENERGY EXTENSION SERVICE is a cooperative program between the FLORIDA ENERGY OFFICE (FEO) and the FLORIDA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. This material was prepared with the support of FEO Contract No. 884. However, any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Florida Energy Office. The information in this publication is available in alternate formats. Contact the IFAS Communication Services Unit, University of Florida, PO Box 110810, Gainesville, FL 32611-0810. Printed 00/00.

IFAS Statement

All programs and related activities sponsored for, or assisted by, the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are open to all persons without discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. Information from this publication is available in alternate formats. Contact IFAS Communication Services, University of Florida, PO Box 110810, Gainesville, FL 32611-0810. Printed 00/00. ISSN 0000-0000.

Letterhead and Masthead Statement

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function without discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating.

Research Statement

Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Dr. Mark R. McLellan, Dean for Research, publishes this information to further programs and related activities, available to all persons without discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. Information about alternate formats is available from IFAS Communication Services, University of Florida, PO Box 110810, Gainesville, FL 32611-0810. This information was published March 1998 as CIR 191, Florida Agricultural Experiment Station. Reviewed June 1998. ISSN 0096-607X.