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UF Awards for Agricultural Leaders spotlight allen boyd kathleen eubanks chip hinton rick minton james stice Four alumni from UF’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and a UF honorary alumnus recently received awards for outstanding contributions to the college and university as well as the state’s agriculture, natural resource and life science industries, and related professions. During UF’s Sept. 15, 2007 “Tailgator” celebration, Kathleen Eubanks and Rick Minton Jr. each received the CALS Alumni and Friends Award of Distinction, and James Stice received the CALS Alumni and Friends Horizon Award. The Horizon Award is presented to CALS alumni who have completed their most recent UF degree during the past 10 years. The awards were given to Eubanks, Minton and Stice by Kirby Barrick, dean of the college. At Tailgator, the UF Alumni Association presented its Honorary Alumnus Award to U.S. Rep. Allen Boyd for his significant contributions to the university. Boyd, who attended UF from 1963 to 1965, served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1989 to 1996. Jimmy Cheek, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, presented the award to Boyd. During the Aug. 11 summer commencement program, the UF Alumni Association also recognized Charles “Chip” Hinton with its Distinguished Alumnus Award — one of the association’s most prestigious accolades. Barrick presented the award to Hinton. Eubanks received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in animal science in 1974 and 1976, respectively. Her lifelong career includes managing her family’s 2,400 acre cow-calf operation in Micanopy, Fla. Born and raised in Fort Pierce, Fla., Minton received his bachelor’s degree in horticultural sciences and master’s degree in agricultural management and resource development in 1972 and 1973, respectively. In 1992, he was elected to the Florida House of Representatives where he served District 78 for eight years. Minton continues his involvement with many agriculture-related and community organizations. His contributions to UF include serving as a member of the IFAS Development Program and as chairman of the advisory board for UF’s Indian River Research and Education Center in Fort Pierce. A native of Marianna, Fla., Stice received dual bachelor’s degrees in animal science and agricultural operations management in 1997. He is currently employed with U.S. Sugar Corporation and is a member of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. In 2005, Stice was recognized by UF Block and Bridle as an Honorary Alumni Member. Hinton, who received his bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from CALS, served as executive director of the Florida Strawberry Growers Association from 1982 to 2006. He is a past president of the Florida Agricultural Council, an industry group that assists UF in the Florida Legislature. Hinton also serves on many other organizations, including the board of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame, the Florida Ag Institute, the Southwest Florida Water Management District and the Florida 4-H State Leadership Advisory Committee. n – chuck woods For more information, contact: kirby barrick charlotte emerson (352) 392-1961 kbarrick@ufl.edu (352) 392-1963 cemer@ufl.edu IMPACT | Spring 2008 29

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Impact Magazine - Spring 2008 Contents A Big Boost for Biofuels Top Priority Partnerships for Sustainable Agriculture Eliminating the Evil Weevil Invasive Pest Defeating Resistant Roaches Biodiesel Boon User-Friendly Updates for FAWN Flat-Out Great for the Grill! Laser Labeling Cashing in on Caviar Saving Water with Soil-Moisture Sensors Spotlight IFAS Development News

Impact Magazine - Spring 2008

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