Friends of TREC Endowments
Stakeholder Investments Generate Discoveries
The UF/IFAS Tropical Research & Education Center (UF/IFAS TREC) is an integral part of the Miami-Dade community. We develop and disseminate science-based information about tropical and subtropical crops and natural resource sciences through basic and applied research, extension, and teaching to sustain and enhance the quality of human life and the natural environment. We are the only state university research and education center in the continental U.S. focusing on the largest variety of tropical and subtropical crops. Our outstanding faculty, staff, and students conduct cutting edge research in areas including crop and plant breeding and biotechnology, sea level rise, soil and water management, environmental conservation, climate change, invasive plant pests and disease management, agriculture and ecosystems sustainability. By responding to and working with local producers, our science is tangibly impacting the output of agriculture and natural resources in south Florida.
Since our establishment in 1929, members of the community including local civic organizations have played an important role in assisting with funding our operations. In addition, as part of a land-grant university, we receive some support from federal, state, and county, resources. But, for UF/IFAS TREC to excel and continue to deliver the level of service that you, our stakeholders, have grown accustomed to, up-to-date facilities and instrumentation are a requirement. Your continued support, however big or small, is critical to us meeting this need and enabling us to more effectively carry out our mission of addressing the agricultural and natural resources needs of our community. We look forward to and remain extremely appreciative of your support. Once again, we thank you for having our back.
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Current Campaigns
Below are links to different endowments to which you can donate:
- Tropical Research and Education Center Fund:
- TREC Excellence Fund: This fund supports graduate and post-doctorate students, student interns, and visiting scholars at the Tropical Research and Education Center at Homestead within UF/IFAS. Individuals will work on projects of high priority to TREC.
- Dr. Richard Baranowski Excellence in Entomology Endowment: This Endowment was established in honor of Dr. Richard Baranowski, a former professor at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center. This endowment supports graduate and post-doctorate students, student interns, and visiting scholars at TREC within UF/IFAS. These individuals will work on projects of high local priority in entomology.
- Dr. Robert McMillan Excellence in Plant Pathology Fund: Any donations to this fund will support graduate and post-doctorate students, student interns, and visiting scholars at the Tropical Research and Education Center within UF/IFAS. These individuals will work on projects of high local priority.
- Emil and Charlotte Gross Endowment: This endowment supports the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead.
- Florida Mango Forum Endowment: This endowment supports tropical fruit research including student and visiting scientist scholarships at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead.
- Miami-Dade Chapter FNGLA TREC Research Endowment: This endowment supports horticultural research at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead.
How to Give
You may make online donations by selecting the button on this page. You may also mail checks to:
University of Florida Foundation (SHARE)
Attn: Melissa Stanton
18905 SW 280th Street
Homestead, FL 33031
How to Get Involved
Contact Information
Dr. Edward 'Gilly' Evans
Center Director and Professor
18905 SW 280TH Street
Homestead, FL 33031
(305) 246-7000
eaevans@ufl.edu
Julie Conn
Director of Corporate Relations
UF/IFAS Advancement
(352) 273-2099
jrconn@ufl.edu