Weather and Climate
Decision-Making Tools, Sea Level Rise, Variability and Change
UF/IFAS ABE climate extension programs increase the climate literacy of stakeholders across Florida. Programs provide climate science support to resource managers in multiple sectors including farmers, ranchers, and water resources managers. Topic areas include climate change predictions and climate change adaptation strategies as related to agriculture, water, and land management.
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Dr. Clyde Fraisse - Agroclimatology
Dr. Clyde Fraisse
Professor
Agroclimatology
352-392-1864 ext. 271
cfraisse@ufl.edu | ROG 271
@fraisse_clyde- Increase the climate literacy of stakeholders in Florida and develop climate information and decision support tools customized to stakeholders in agriculture, forestry, and water resources
- Program aims at reducing climate and weather risks in agriculture and natural resources in Florida and cooperate with similar programs in the southeastern USA
- AgroClimate developer
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Dr. Young Gu Her - Hydrology and Water Quality
Dr. Young Gu Her
Assistant Professor
Hydrology and Water Quality
786-217-9288
yher@ufl.edu- Provide information helping stakeholders better prepare for the potential impacts of climate change and sea water level rise on hydrology and agriculture
- Provide tools and information useful in identifying agricultural conservation (or best management) practices effective and applicable to cropping areas of Florida
- Interacts with stakeholders including water management districts, agricultural extensions, farmers, and citizens to help them make more informed decisions about water and agricultural management practices
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Dr. Vivek Sharma - Precision Water Management
Dr. Vivek Sharma
Assistant Professor
Precision Water Management
352-294-6725
vsharma1@ufl.edu- Precision water management
- Crop water use/ Evapotranspiration
- Crop water productivity
- Impact of integrated water and fertilizer management practices on ground and surface water quality.
- Impact of climatic variability/change on crop water productivity
- Application of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for greater understanding and decision making in agricultural sustainability and water resources
- Collaborate, provide leadership and development of educational programs on water conservation, irrigation, water quality, and related issues