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Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources announces Class XIII


September 15, 2026

The Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources (WLIANR) has selected 30 participants for Class XIII of its two-year leadership development program. The program is designed for emerging agriculture and natural resources ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Professional Development
Tags: UF-IFAS, Wedgworth Leadership Institute

Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources Opens Nominations for Class XIII


February 2, 2026

Written by Christy Chiarelli The UF/IFAS Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources (WLIANR) is soliciting nominations for Class XIII of its two-year leadership development program. Utilizing 11 multi-day seminars ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Agriculture, Christy Chiarelli, Industry, Leaders, Natural Resources, Networks, Nominations, Wedgworth Leadership Institute, Wedgworth Leadership Institute For Agriculture And Natural Resources

Agribusiness leaders graduate from prestigious UF/IFAS Leadership Institute


July 30, 2025

By Christy Chiarelli, Wedgworth Leadership Institute GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Twenty-nine Florida agribusiness leaders graduated from Class XII of the esteemed Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources (WLIANR) on Thursday, ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development
Tags: Agribusiness, Agribusiness Leaders, Christy Chiarelli, Graduation, J. Scott Angle, UF-IFAS, Wedgworth Leadership Institute, Wedgworth Leadership Institute For Agriculture And Natural Resources
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Carrying on a family tradition, a UF/IFAS CALS grad inspires the next generation of citrus growers


February 20, 2025

Managing orange groves in Florida – a state prone to hurricanes and citrus greening disease – is no easy task. But for fifth-generation citrus grower and University of Florida alum Morgan McKenna Porter, it’s a passion. “[Growing ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Citrus, Citrus Greening Disease, Citrus Industry, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Family, Graduate, Lake Wales, McKenna & Associates Citrus Inc., McKenna Brothers Inc., Morgan McKenna Porter, Outdoors, Riley McKenna, UF/IFAS Research, Wedgworth Leadership Institute
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How It Happened: Wedgworth Leadership Institute Endowments


August 21, 2024

It makes sense that agriculture would play a major role in the Sunshine State’s history and economy. Recognizing this importance, the Florida Leadership Program for Agriculture and Natural Resources (now known as the UF/IFAS Wedgworth Leadership ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS
Tags: Agriculture And Natural Resources, Eugene Trotter, Florida Leadership Program, George Wedgworth, How It Happened, Scottie Butler, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida, Wedgworth Leadership Institute
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Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources opens nominations for Class XII


February 15, 2023

The UF/IFAS Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources (WLIANR) is soliciting nominations for Class XII of its two-year leadership development program. Utilizing 11 multi-day seminars throughout Florida, the United ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Professional Development
Tags: Christy Chiarelli, Leadership Development, Wedgworth Leadership Institute

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