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March 10, 2008

ISSUE 1209

AG LEADERS MEET WITH UF PRESIDENT OVER IFAS BUDGET CUTS

A small group of agriculture industry leaders met March 7 with University of Florida President Bernie Machen to discuss the budget challenges facing UF and its Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.

“It was a good, productive meeting in that we had an opportunity to get issues out on the table and express our view of the importance of Florida agriculture and the critical role IFAS plays in supporting the industry, ensuring it remains competitive,” said FFVA President Mike Stuart.

Machen also outlined the challenges the university faces given the state’s severe revenue shortfall. The university must cut 6 percent from its budget by July 1, with more cuts expected next year.

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