Mission

REGULATIONS OF THE

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

6.001 Mission.

The mission of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is to develop knowledge in agriculture and natural resources and to make that knowledge accessible to sustain and enhance the quality of human life. The mission is carried out statewide through the three closely related functions of teaching, research and extension.

Specific Authority: 240.227(1) FS.

Law Implemented: 240.227(1), 240.501, 240.503, 240.505, 240.507 FS.

History: New 9-29-75, Formerly 6C1-6.01, Amended 5-19-93, 5-1-96, Formerly 6C1-6.001, Amended 7-10-23 (technical changes only).