Tag: Roy Beckford

UF/IFAS Celebrates Black History Month

by Samantha Murray
February 19, 2018

In honor of Black History Month, we will be sharing stories of UF/IFAS faculty and staff throughout February. Dr. Fitzroy "Roy" Beckford Dr. Fitzroy “Roy” Beckford, grew up on a farm in Jamaica, and grew to love the feel of the soil ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Black History Month, CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Lee County, Marie Thomas, News, Roy Beckford, Sally Williams

UF/IFAS conference to help growers and those who hope to farm

by Brad Buck
March 3, 2016

Please see caption below GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Farmers or those who aspire to grow fruits and vegetables crops can attend the third UF/IFAS Regional Small Farms Conference on April 1-2 in Fort Myers, Florida. The UF/IFAS Small Farms and ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Roy Beckford

Jatropha tree could be a biodiesel boon for Florida farmers, UF researcher says

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 29, 2007

By: Mickie Anderson (352) 392-0400 Source(s): Roy Beckford fbeck@ ufl.edu, 239-461-7512 GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Growing plants for fuel might be an engine-revving idea for some South Florida farmers who feel their crops have stalled, a University ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops
Tags: Jatropha, Roy Beckford

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