Daisy Glasser Organic Crop Production

“I have only good things to say about the teaching faculty in the department. They are well-regarded but also compassionate and truly invested in students' success. The professors go above and beyond what is required of them to help students learn and achieve. In addition, I find the coursework to be current, valuable, and wide-ranging.I participated in a summer research project [that was]incredibly informative and important to the development of my overall understanding.”

Nikita Shim Horticultural Sciences

“I couldn’t have picked a better department to go into. The professors are really knowledgeable and are willing to take time to explain the subject in depth to each student both in and outside the classroom. The classes in the Horticulture Sciences Department allow students to prepare for their future by going on field trips to different farms and nurseries and bringing in guest speakers to maximize learning in a specific topic. “

Laura Levin Plant Molecular Biology

“The teaching faculty in the Horticultural Sciences Department are very approachable and readily commit their time to aid students whenever they need it. You can tell that the professors are passionate about the subjects they teach, which infuse the students with excitement for the subject as well. Participating in undergraduate research has been a great and defining experience for me. I have gained a sense of accomplishment and confidence by successfully establishing and conducting an independent research project”

Erika Duran Alumnus, 2005 B.S. Horticultural Sciences

“ In the department of Horticultural Sciences [at UF], I felt very cared for. My interaction with the faculty and staff were unlike any other I had experienced before or have experienced since. Not only were they professional and enthusiastic about any subject, but they were always willing to help me achieve my academic goals.
The academic program is well structured and allows you to interact with various other disciplines. [This] enabled me to apply my scientific background to a Masters of Architecture focused on urban agriculture and sustainable urban forms.
To this day I keep in touch with some of my mentors and advisors from the college. It is with gratitude and deep appreciation that I reflect on my undergraduate experience. ”

Steffen Geraldson Horticulture Production

“The quality of instruction in the Horticultural Sciences Department is excellent. All of my professors are experts in their field and they present the information in way that is easy to comprehend but yet challenging. Small class sizes allow for a more personal relationship with the instructor and they are genuinely concerned about your academic success.
As a student in the Horticultural Sciences Department I was given the opportunity to participate in an undergraduate research internship over the summer. During my internship I was able to conduct my own trials as well as assist graduate students with theirs. This first hand experience made me more aware of the methods involved in the research process, which has helped prepare me for graduate school.”