CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
There are more than 45 CALS-affiliated student organizations.
The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences offers many opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills. Use the table below to explore CALS organizations, or use the search bar above the table to find a club by keyword. Graduate student organizations are listed at the bottom of the page.
Club descriptions and links are maintained by the individual organizations and content is the responsibility of the organization.
| Clubs & Organizations | Contact | Description |
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| Agricultural Economics Clubs |
Advisor: Caleb Stair |
A Food and Resource Economics affiliated organization, we provide industry exposure, networking opportunities, and social connections between students. |
| Agricultural Operations Management Club |
Advisor: Adam Watson |
This club develops leadership potential and creates a spirit of fellowship among members, fosters the development of professional attitudes, and encourages recognition of the need for continued professional and intellectual improvement. It is affiliated with the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. |
| Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity |
Advisor: Charlotte Emerson |
Alpha Gamma Rho is the nation's premier social/professional agricultural fraternity. |
| Alpha Zeta |
Advisors: Natalie Coers, Kara Riggs |
Alpha Zeta is an honorary professional society for students and industry professionals in the agriculture and natural resources fields. It is committed to the highest levels of scholarship, leadership, fellowship and character. The Florida Chapter is only available to CALS students with a GPA in the top 2/5 of the college. |
| American Society of Microbiology (ASM) Gators |
Advisor: Monika Oli |
This is the official student chapter of the American Society for Microbiology. |
| Block & Bridle |
Advisors: Justin Callaham, Amie Imler, Kyle Mendes, Chad Carr |
Block & Bridle is dedicated to promoting the interest and scholarship of animal science and agriculture. It provides members with professional development through service, educational, and leadership activities. Members network with other students, faculty and industry leaders. |
| CALS Council |
Advisor: Megan Cantrell |
The CALS Council provides leadership for CALS students and student organizations. It stimulates interest among students in the agricultural and life sciences, supports and promotes CALS student orgs, provides programs of interest and relevance to CALS students, and promotes communication between faculty and students. |
| Collegiate 4-H |
Advisor: Kate Fogarty |
Florida Collegiate 4-H is a professional development organization that strives to foster leadership, personal growth, and community involvement. |
| Collegiate Farm Bureau |
Advisor: Charlotte Emerson
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Collegiate Farm Bureau is a student-run organization that promotes agriculture on the UF campus. It connects students through agricultural advocacy, education, professional development, and interaction with industry. |
| Collegiate Veterans Society |
Advisor: Rick Hurtado
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The UF Collegiate Veterans Society is dedicated to connecting collegiate veterans, dependents, and military-affiliated students in fellowship and professional development opportunities. |
| Dairy Science Club |
Advisors: Corwin Nelson, Albert De Vries |
The Dairy Science Club (DSC) promotes involvement in the dairy industry at the local, regional, and national levels, allowing students to make connections to peers and industry representatives. Members present at conferences, participate in competitions, attend farm tours, and promote a positive public perception of the dairy industry. |
| Entomology Club |
Advisor: Rebecca Baldwin |
All majors come together for their love of insects, educate other about insects, and educate themselves about insects. |
| Environmental Horticulture Club |
Advisors: Erin Alvarez, Kevin Begcy |
Our club works to help students learn more about plants, offers networking and professional opportunities, and grows thousands of poinsettias each year to sell to put toward an annual international trip. |
| Equestrian Club |
Advisors: Samantha Brooks, Carissa Wickens Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
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The UF Equestrian Club (UFEC) was established in 1985 and is a member of the UF Sports Clubs. Members share a love of horses and do not have to show to be active. We participate in fundraisers, volunteer in the community, host horse shows, and listen to equine guest speakers. The club sponsors four traveling show teams: Hunt Seat, Eventing, Western and Dressage. |
| Ethnoecology Club |
Advisor: John Richard Stepp |
We maintain the Ethnoecology Garden and have a community of students, faculty/staff, and local experts. Located near the bat houses and Lake Alice, the Ethnoecology Garden boasts a unique living collection of edible and medicinal plants. |
| Florida Wildlife Disease Association Student Chapter |
Advisor: Samantha Wisely |
The Wildlife Disease Association seeks to acquire and apply knowledge of the health and diseases of wild animals in relation to their biology, conservation, and interactions with humans and domestic animals. |
| Florida Recovery Network |
Advisor: Beth Gankofskie Website | Facebook | Instagram
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The Food Recovery Network unites students at colleges and universities to fight food waste and hunger by recovering surplus perishable food from their campuses and communities that would otherwise go to waste and donating it to people in need. |
| Food Science and Human Nutrition Club |
Advisors: Herschel Johnson, Beth Gankofskie |
Our club is for anyone interested in food and nutrition. We host socials and community service events with the Ronald McDonald house that include cooking and nutrition education. |
| Forestry Club |
Advisor: Tim Martin |
The Forestry Club focuses on networking within the field of natural resources, member professional development, community service, and competing in collegiate timber-sports. We are proud to represent the School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences. |
| GREBE Audubon Campus Chapter |
Advisor: Kathyrn Sieving
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GREBE is a birding club as well as the UF campus Audubon chapter. Students in GREBE organize birding trips and work on campus projects, such as the native plant garden outside Newins-Ziegler and window collision surveys. |
| Horticultural Sciences Student Club |
Advisor: Carlos Vallejos
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We organize club meetings, social gatherings, and seminars for horticultural sciences students. |
| Marine Biology Club |
Advisors: Don Behringer, Shirley Baker |
The Marine Biology Club provides opportunities for networking and professional development as well as to promote conservation and proper care of marine systems. |
| MANRRS |
Advisor: Katie Stofer |
MANRRS promotes an appreciation for the fields of agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences while striving to meet the professional, social, and academic needs of ethnic minority students. Our chapter is inclusive of students from all majors, degree programs, and backgrounds/identities. |
| Minority Pre-Veterinary Students Club |
Advisor: Diwakar Vyas |
We guide and empower students pursuing a career in veterinary medicine while encouraging and supporting diversity in the field. This club hosts educational speakers provides hands-on animal experiences, and connects undergraduate and CVM students. Members strive to teach the importance of mental health and strategies to help pre-vet students through their vet med journey! |
| Natural Resources Diversity Initiative (NRDI) |
Advisor: Christina Romagosa |
NRDI is a student-run, faculty-supported organization that works to introduce students from all disciplines to the field of natural resources and related opportunities. We contribute to community outreach by bringing STEM programs to underserved areas, particularly with K-5 school programs. |
| Out in STEM - Pride in CALS |
Advisor: Danae Perry |
Out in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (oSTEM) is a national student society, dedicated to increasing the participation of people who identify with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or ally (LGBTQA) communities in disciplines related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). |
| People for Animal Awareness |
Advisor: Amber Emanuel |
PAW members are dedicated to volunteering at local animal organizations which include both domestic and exotic animal organizations. We hold biweekly meetings where we hear from speakers, typically from local animal organizations, and plan field trips that provide our members with a new outlook about the animals that they will encounter. |
| Plant Science Council |
Advisors: Marcio Resende, Esteban Rios |
PSC members develop leadership skills by organizing and participating in professional activities such as student-led symposiums, seminars and workshop series. PSC also seeks to expand member knowledge and experience in plant sciences, promote networking opportunities, and be a positive influence in agriculture and the community. |
| Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club |
Advisor: Fernanda Rezende Website | Facebook | Instagram
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We provide members with the resources needed to aid in their journey of applying to veterinary school. We host meetings, service events, social events and other fun activities. |
| Sigma Alpha Professional Sorority |
Advisor: Kotryna Klizentyte |
Sigma Alpha is a professional agricultural sorority that promotes leadership, scholarship, fellowship and service among its members. |
| Society for Conservation Biology Florida Chapter |
Advisor: Vanessa Hull |
We are an international professional organization which promotes the study of maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity. The Florida chapter meets bimonthly, hosting guest speakers to talk about research. We connect members with volunteer opportunities and events. Additionally, SCB provides educational resources and networking opportunities. |
| Society for Viral Studies |
Advisor: Niam Montazeri Website | Facebook | Instagram | Email
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We are students of any major interested in virology, public health, and other microbiology topics. We have guest speakers in the field; take trips to museums, sites and labs; volunteer; and have socials. |
| Wetlands Club |
Advisor: Mark Clark |
We unite wetlands-loving students and staff through participation in community education, clean-ups, canoeing, camping, talks, and social events. |
| UF Chapter of the Wildlife Society |
Advisors: Christiana Romagosa, Marcus Lashley |
A chapter of the National Wildlife Society, we help students foster and develop skill sets for careers in the wildlife field. Through a variety of workshops, speakers and events we share a passion for all things wildlife. |
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CALS-Affiliated Graduate Student Organizations
- Agricultural and Biological Engineering Graduate Student Organization
- Agronomy Graduate Student Association
- Animal Sciences Graduate Student Association
- Citrus REC Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Organization
- Doctor of Plant Medicine Student Organization
- Environmental Horticulture Graduate Students Association
- Everglades Student Association
- Family, Youth and Community Sciences Graduate Association
- Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student Organization
- Food Science and Technology Graduate Student Association
- Forestry Graduate Student Organization
- North Florida REC Students Association
- Ona REC Graduate Student Organization
- Plant Breeding Journal Club
- Plant Pathology Graduate Student Organization
- School of Natural Resources & Environment Graduate Student Council
- Soil and Water Sciences Graduate Student Association
- Treasure Coast Graduate Student Organization
- Wildlife Graduate Students Association
STUDENT ORGANIZATION RESOURCES
- UF Student Engagement
- CALS Council Constitution
- UF Student Government
- Student Organization Contact Information Update
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