SVP's Welcome

Hello! I’m Jack Payne, senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources at the University of Florida. Let me introduce you to the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, where we work to create and share scientific knowledge. More...

Economic Contributions Report

For every $1 of investment in agricultural research and extension, there is a $10 benefit to the state of Florida. More...

State of the Institute Address

Jack Payne, UF Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural resources offers an overview of the challenges faced by IFAS as well as ways to begin solving those challenges in his State of the Institute Address. He also answers questions from IFAS faculty.

About IFAS

UF/IFAS is a federal-state-county partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences. More...

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

With 24 majors and more than 50 areas of specialization, CALS offers an education in agriculture and life sciences that’s second to none. More...

Research

Ranked No. 1 by the National Science Foundation in agricultural R&D, IFAS sets a world-class standard for innovative research. More...

Extension: Solutions for Your Life

IFAS Extension brings practical, science-based answers tailored for Florida homes, businesses and communities. More...

IFAS News

See our latest news releases, search our news archives, submit your news, and more...

New Publications

See our most recent IFAS Publications: IMPACT and the IFAS Annual Research Report.