Dr. Pete Vergot III
NW DED, UF, Project Leader
155 Research Rd, Quincy, FL 32351
Tel: 850-875-7137 Fax: 850-875-7189 cell: 850-228-4000
Email: pvergot@ufl.edu
As the Northwest District Director for University of Florida IFAS Extension, Dr. Pete Vergot works with sixteen County Extension Directors in the panhandle of Florida. His major assignments include County Operations of Extension programs through the Northwest Extension District network of county offices, statewide international extension and information technologies.
Julie McConnell
Horticulture/Entomology/Master Gardener Coordinator
UF/IFAS Extension Bay County
2728 E. 14th Street Panama City, FL 32401
Tel: 850-784-6105 Email: juliebmcconnell@ufl.edu
Internet: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/bay/
Ms. McConnell is the Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Coordinator for the University of Florida in Bay County (Panama City). Her program focuses on integrated pest management and Florida Friendly Landscaping practices for commercial horticulture clientele and homeowners. She has a B.S. in Horticulture from Auburn University and an M.S. in Entomology from the University of Florida. Prior to her career in Extension, Ms. McConnell worked for ten years as a salesperson in the wholesale nursery industry in Atlanta.
Mr. Alejandro (Alex) Bolques
FAMU Extension Agent – Horticulture and Small Farms
Gadsden County Extension Service
2140 W Jefferson St. Quincy, FL 32351-1905
Tel: 850-875-7255 fax: 875-7257
Email: abol@ufl.edu
Internet: http://gadsden.ifas.ufl.edu
Mr. Bolques is an Extension Agent in the College of Engineering Science Technology and Agriculture, Cooperative Extension and Outreach Programs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). Alex is located at Gadsden County Extension Office in Quincy, Florida. Alex has responsibilities in Commercial Horticulture, Master Gardener training and Small Farms in the county.
Ms. Adrian Hunsberger
Urban Horticulture / Entomologist / Master Gardener Coordinator
UF/IFAS Miami-Dade County Extension
18710 SW 288th Street Homestead, FL 33030
Tel: 305-248-3311 Email: aghu@ufl.edu
Internet: http://miami-dade.ifas.ufl.edu/
Ms. Hunsberger is the Urban Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Coordinator at the University of Florida, Miami-Dade County Extension office in Homestead, Florida. Adrian holds a BS degree in Horticulture from Virginia Tech and a MS degree in Entomology from the University of Florida. Adrian has over 13 years of research experience at the University of Florida using biological and organic pest control methods.
Mr. Henry Mayer
Commercial Urban Horticulture
Miami-Dade County UF Extension Service
18710 SW 288 St. Homestead, FL 33030-2309
Tel: 305-248-3311x 231 Fax: 305-246-2932
Email: hmayer@ufl.edu
Internet: http://miami-dade.ifas.ufl.edu/
Mr. Mayer came to Extension with an extensive background in Commercial Landscaping and Lawn Management. He also has a strong background in educational leadership, teaching and the development of sound educational programs to help landscapers more effectively interpret science and technology. Henry originally came to Florida in 1999 from Venezuela where he obtained a B.S. in Horticulture. During his 14 years experience in Venezuela he owned a landscape company, worked in a tissue culture lab, worked in Extension with FUSAGRI, and owned a 40 hectare farm. In 2001 he became an Urban Commercial Program Assistant and was quickly promoted to Miami-Dade County Extension Agent. Henry is currently pursuing a MS Degree in Soil and Water to further his profession.
Ms. Linda M. Seals
Commercial Horticulture/Small Farms
UF-IFAS Brevard County Extension Service
3695 Lake Drive Cocoa, FL 32926
Tel: 321-633-1702 Fax: 321-633-1890
Email: lseals@ufl.edu Internet: http://brevard.ifas.ufl.edu
Ms. Seals is the Commercial Horticulture and Small Farms Agent for the University of Florida, Brevard County Extension in Palm Bay, Florida. Linda earned her BS and MS in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design from the University of Tennessee. Besides horticulture, Linda has expertise in adult education and website development.
EARTH University – La Flor Staff
Sr. Dir. Carlos Hernandez
Past Director- EARTH La Flor Campus
Dr. B. K. Singh
Professor of Soil Science – EARTH University
Apdo. 4442-1000 San José, Costa Rica
Tel: (506) 713-0000 Fax: (506) 713-0001 In USA: 352.332-4538
Email: bksingh@earth.ac.cr
Internet: http://www.earth.ac.cr
Dr. Singh’s Bio: http://usi.earth.ac.cr/SitioFacultad/bksingh.htm
Luis Navarro Bulgarelli
Former Program Coordinator
Universidad EARTH – La Flor
Graduate of EARTH University (1999) as an agronomic engineer (ingeniero agrónomo); Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Ricas (2004), MBA Work Experience. In 2000 he worked in Environmental Science with CRESEE; 2001-2004 was a Production manager for Leather Leaf Farms of Verhelechos and Superior Greens; and in 2005-2006 Entrepreneurial farmer (Tomato and Sweet pepper Truck farming). In November 2007 he was named EARTH University’s second administrator of Outreach and Educational programs. Sr. Bulbarelli now works with Reserva Conchal as their Landscape and Garden Supervisor.
Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganaderia
[ Costa Rica Ministry of Agriculture and Marketing ]