The Range Cattle Research and Education Center (RCREC) in Ona, FL, is a renowned multi-discipline research and Extension center affiliated with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF IFAS). Established in 1941, RCREC spans 2,840 acres of native and developed pastures, housing approximately 700 head of cattle and employing seven research and Extension faculty along with 22 support staff.
With a focus on serving the cattle industry in the southern half of Florida, RCREC addresses the evolving economic and production challenges faced by cattlemen in the region. The center's research program is dedicated to studying the unique subtropical environment's impacts on beef and dairy production, including factors such as climate, water table, soil influences, disease, insect problems, and environmental quality.
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