Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Engineering for a Sustainable World.

The University of Florida's Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering is founded on developing, teaching, and applying engineering principles to improve and sustain agricultural and biological systems for current and future generations.

Academics

UF/IFAS ABE is ranked among the top programs in the nation.

Research

Our cutting-edge research tackles real-world problems.

Extension

Our extension programs bring high-level expertise to meet community needs.

Agriculture

From risk to rescue: Life-saving tractor safety videos every farmer needs

Agriculture, forestry and fishing combine to make for the most hazardous industries in the United States, with 23 fatalities per 100,000 full-time workers annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. One of the most dangerous tools in farming is the tractor. As we mark National Farm Safety and Health Week, a Read More

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UF ag engineering grad and seasoned professor named ABE chair; seeks to expand on achievements of prior leaders

As interim chair, Greg Kiker wasn’t just steering agricultural and biological engineering (ABE) – he was accelerating it. Backed by the experience of working with powerhouse predecessors, he knew how to build on their legacies of progress. Now, Rob Gilbert, dean for research Read More