The interdisciplinary program in agroforestry was established at the U
niversity of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Science in 1
987 in response to the growing interest in the subject among students
and faculty members from different units of the university. It is now
an internationally recognized center for education, training, and rese
arch in the subject. Pursuant to the overwhelming student and faculty
interest in agroforestry issues in developing countries of the tropics
and subtropics, the program is particularly active in those areas. Ed
ucational activities of the Program are at the post-graduate level. In
conjunction with the degree granted in one of the designated departme
nts or other academic units, students can earn a Specialization or Min
or in Agroforestry by fulfilling certain requirements. Research projec
ts are undertaken in such diverse topics as biophysical processes, pro
duction/conservation technologies, and socioeconomic aspects. Training
activities include various short-term courses for professionals invol
ved in management, development/extension, or research related to agrof
orestry.