About Us
The South Florida Beef-Forage Program is composed of Extension faculty representing Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, Pasco, Polk, Sarasota and Sumter counties and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, in addition to research faculty and Extension specialists located at various research centers and departments at the University of Florida.
A major goal of this program is to coordinate extension and research activities for enhanced forage and cattle production in Central and South Florida.
Highlights & Events
Latest News
Strategies for Reproductive Success in Bos Indicus Influence Cattle.
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The “Fall” Season of Cattle Prices.
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Cowboys and Calves: Educating Florida’s Students on Cattle’s Impact on Environment, Economy, and Nutrition.
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Scouting Spring Pastures for Toxic Weeds.
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Test Forages.
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Contact Us
Chair
Laura Bennett
Livestock and Forage Management Agent - Multi-County
UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County
36702 State Road 52
Dade City, FL 33525-5198
Phone: (352) 518-0156
Fax: (352) 523-1921
laurahbennett@ufl.edu
Secretary
Kalan Royal
UF/IFAS Extension Highlands County
4509 W George Blvd.
Sebring, FL 33875
Phone: (863) 402-6540 Ext. 7148
kroyal@ufl.edu
Treasurer
Chrsta L. Carlson-Kirby
Livestock Agent III
UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County
1303 W 17th St.
Palmetto, FL 34211
Phone: (941) 722-4524
ccarlson@ufl.edu