Karen Lewis takes over as statewide tree fruit Extension team gets new leader.
A $180,000 increase, plus another $720,000 in funding for program gone in the stroke of a pen.
A 7,000-square-foot addition to the UF/IFAS facility will house labs and offices for potential new faculty members.
Longtime citrus scientist Jackie Burns takes lead post.
“It’s inspiring to see the growers working together in both Washington and Michigan to fund cutting-edge research, investing in their future— something fruit growers in other states should consider.”
44th annual Quad-County Walnut Institute slated for March 6.