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Agronomy

Agronomy

Dr. Michael G. Burton

Professor and Center Director

Weed Ecology and Resilient Inter-Cropping Systems

Dr. Burton directs the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center (SWFREC) in Immokalee. He leads a diverse faculty, staff and student community that works to assure the profitability and sustainability of citrus and fruit/vegetable production in southwest Florida. SWFREC’s scientists and students develop evidence-based recommendations to guide decisions on soil fertility, conservation, economics, precision agriculture, and pest management.

Dr. Michael Burton

Contact Information

burton.m@ufl.edu

239-685-3413

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2685 State Road 29 North

Immokalee, FL 34142

  • Education

    PhD, Agronomy (Crop and Weed Ecology), 2001, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    MS, Agronomy, 1994, The Ohio State University

    MA, Public Policy, 1994, The Ohio State University

    BA, Political Science, 1991, DePauw University

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