Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #60FY0001 North Florida Research & Education Center-Marianna
Requester:		Mike Martin			Organization:		University of Florida, IFAS NFREC-Marianna
Project Title:		North Florida Research & Education Center-Marianna			Date Submitted:		2/9/01 11:48:38 AM
Sponsors:		Bev Kilmer
Statewide Interest:		To upgrade equipment needed to increase the capabilities to serve the beef and forage industries.
Recipient:		University of Florida			Contact:		Mike Martin
		1008 McCarty Hall, P O Box 110180			Contact Phone:		(352) 392-1971
		Gainesville, Florida 32611-0180
Counties:		Alachua
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
The request is for equipment to complete the BOR-130 project to consolidate the UF-IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center from 4 locations (Chipley, Marianna, Quincy, and Monticello) to 2 locations (Quincy & Marianna). The equipment is needed to upgrade and increase our capabilities to serve the beef and forage industries across northern Florida and statewide. The equipment will be used to conduct research at the new beef research unit at Marianna in conjunction with other beef researchers from Gainesville and other UF-IFAS sites in the state. The equipment will support the new Florida Uniform Bull Test Program. Also, the equipment will be used to support cooperative research projects with other research institutions, such as U.S.D.A, FDACS, FDEP, and FAMU. The equipment also will be used to support Extension education programs at the new Center and demonstration projects at many on-farm sites in Florida.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
We will set measurable goals with the beef programs at the North Florida Research and Education Center. Examples will be 1. Increase in farmer knowledge about more efficient beef production practices, 2. Adoption of new production practices, 3. Adoption of new nutrient and waste management practices on the beef farm, 4. Increase profitability for the farmer, 5. Measured economic impact on the rural community, 6. Number of farmers adopting new agricultural enterprises developed by the IFAS beef projects. We anticipate the work supported by this request will result in strengthening of new agricultural enterprises for the beef and forage industries.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$450,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			9H
Specific Appropriation Title:			State University System Projects
Amount to be reduced:			$450,000
Fund Source:			Trust Fund
Total cost of the project:			$450,000
Request has been made to fund:				Construction
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$50,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		2000-2001		Amount:		$150,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							No
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Yes
	Agency:		Agriculture And Consumer Services, Department Of, And Commissioner Of Agriculture
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Yes
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Part of the IFAS consolidation plan for research centers, developed from a needs assessment 1980's.
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Unknown