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Boosting Florida’s agricultural economic engine through collaboration with key industry and educational partners is the goal of the Employ Florida Banner Center for Agriscience. Started in July 2009, the Banner Center is located at the Florida Farm Bureau (FFB) in Gainesville and is focused on building a talent pipeline of future agriscience workers in areas such as veterinary assisting, animal science and services, farm work and agricultural technology.
Underscoring the urgency and significance of the Banner Center for Agriculture’s work are the recognized benefits Florida’s diverse agriculture industry provides to the state’s overall economic welfare. A longtime economic engine, agriculture in Florida provides jobs – from entry level to entrepreneurial – for more than 750,000 citizens and produces commodities valued at more than $7.8 billion.
Mission The Employ Florida Banner Center for Agriscience strengthens agriculture and Agriculture Education in Florida through rigorous and relevant curriculum, viable industry relationships and strong partnerships. Vision Recognizing that agriculture is a driving force behind Florida’s economy, the Employ Florida Banner Center for Agriscience ensures a strong partnership between the agricultural industry and Agriculture Education for a prosperous future. |
