Tag Archives: Frank Stronach Plant Science Center

Eyes on Adena over water request controversy

By on October 9th, 2012 | Last updated: October 11, 2012 at 8:41 am

Locals spoke out Tuesday against the amount of water requested by a billionaire-backed farm expanding throughout North Central Florida.

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Marion County inmates learn special agricultural skills at UF’s Plant Science Center

By on May 16th, 2012 | Last updated: October 12, 2012 at 1:24 pm

By Donna Green-Townsend – WUFT-FM On Tuesday hundreds gathered for a dedication ceremony for the University of Florida’s Frank Stronach Plant Science Center near Citra.  The facility is home to the Institute of Food and Agricultural Science’s research operations for [...]

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Canadian entrepeneur Frank Stronach stands next to a special plaque unveiled for him at the dedication ceremony at the University of Florida's Plant Science Center near Citra.

Frank Stronach facility dedication also draws protesters over Adena Ranch water permit requests

By on May 15th, 2012 | Last updated: September 28, 2012 at 11:30 am

By Donna Green-Townsend – WUFT-FM The Frank Stronach Plant Science Center is the home of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Science’s agronomic, fruit and vegetable research efforts.  Today marked the dedication of the conference center to [...]

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