University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

The College of Agriculture serves over 1,800 students, and stands as the only complete agriculture college in the state. With over 16 departments, the college encompasses fields of study including food science, insects, plant science, and Animal science students gain the of taking care of assigned animals. In addition the Microbiology is ranked high nationally. The various departments, along with graduate research and education programs, succeed in providing an extensive agricultural program. In fact, the college also succeeds in training teachers of agriculture, engineering, business, and human nutrition. The College of Agriculture is also part of the IFAS, the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. The institute, in to teaching also conducts programs and research which benefits agriculture all over the state. IFAS is responsible for Florida agriculture, and many of its programs are conducted in different locations throughout the state. Students may take courses off-campus, and is done in 22 units across Florida. Clearly, the UF College of Agriculture and IFAS are important contributors to Florida agriculture. W. McNeill The Agriculture Fair introduced many aspects of the college to other students. Another Ag. Fair exhibit shows the incubation of eggs and allows the viewer to witness their live birth. UF is nationally known for its horticulture department and students who take up horticulture tend to find it more fun than work. A popular exhibit at the Ag. Fair was the dairy cows which provided information on milk production. One student was overheard to say, " I thought milk came from a carton. " (Opposite page). Tender loving care is essential for the growth of young plants. Horticulture majors get a lot of hands-on experience. W. McNeill W. McNeill 200 College of Agriculture