https://acrt.com/ | Seeking full-time employees and interns

ACRT is the only independent national vegetation management consulting firm. We’ve always been and always will be, about one thing: people. It’s about our employees, our customers, and the communities our customers serve. We help utilities proactively manage vegetation across their rights-of-way to provide safe and reliable service to customers.

www.amickfarms.com - Seeking interns

Founded in 1941, in Batesburg, South Carolina, Amick Farms has supplied quality chicken products for over eighty years. 

Producing over 1.4 billion pounds of chicken, we have more than 3,400 team members, over 400 family farm partners, and three totally integrated poultry production complexes in Batesburg, South Carolina; Hurlock, Maryland; and Laurel, Mississippi.

blackgoldfarms.com | Seeking full-time employees and interns

Black Gold Farms, a multi-state agricultural enterprise, has distinguished itself as a preeminent player in the potato production industry, renowned for our top-tier potatoes, exceptional sales, and unwavering commitment to customer service. With a rich history dating back to 1928, we have spent over 90 years delving deeper into our craft, guided by our seven aspects of culture: Values, Transparency, Team, Excellence, Customer, Passion, and Innovation.

https://www.bartlett.com/careers.cfm

Bartlett Tree Experts is a 100+ year old tree and shrub care company that believes every tree deserves a champion. We provide science-based solutions, a safety-first record and expert care for your trees and shrubs. No matter the size or scope of your needs, our arborists can help keep your trees healthy and beautiful while protecting your landscape investment. Services include pruning, fertilization, insect and disease management, cabling and bracing and removal.

www.cepralandscape.com - Seeking full-time employees and interns

At CEPRA Landscape, we design, build, and maintain world-class landscapes and cultivate the people behind them. As a privately owned company, we specialize in commercial landscape maintenance and construction, proudly serving the Central and West Coast Florida markets.

We’re proud to offer career opportunities for students and recent graduates who are looking to build a future in the industry.

www.farmcreditfl.com | Seeking full-time employees & interns

Farm Credit of Florida is a member-owned agricultural financing cooperative dedicated to supporting the financial needs of Florida's farmers, growers, ranchers, and rural communities. We offer a wide range of lending services, including loans for land, production agriculture, farm equipment, home mortgages, leasing, and crop insurance. Farm Credit of Florida is based in West Palm Beach, Florida and operates 13 branches, serving 36 counties.

www.floridafarmbureau.org | Seeking interns

With more than 132,000 members, Florida Farm Bureau is our state’s largest agricultural organization. Sixty county Farm Bureaus constitute the grassroots structure of our organization. We represent farm families who produce all 300 of the state’s agricultural commodities, regardless of their scope of operations or location.

As a founding member of the CALS Partnership Program, Florida Farm Bureau is a strong supporter of the college and offers internships for students throughout the year.

www.frogsongorganics.com - Seeking full-time employees and interns

Frog Song Organics is a diversified, certified organic farm, producing specialty crops and pasture-raised eggs and pork on sixty acres in Alachua County. We work with partner growers throughout the Southeastern United States to distribute food to Michelin star restaurants, institutions and retail throughout Central and Northern Florida. We operate four farmers markets weekly, and agritourism events to serve our community. We offer full time & part-time employment and paid internships.

www.greencirclegrowers.com - Seeking interns

Green Circle Growers is one of the largest greenhouses in North America with over 150 acres of indoor growing space. We’re a family-owned company located in Oberlin, Ohio and growing faster than ever after more than 50 years in the business.

Our continuously expanding portfolio of indoor plants, including seasonal crops, tropicals, foliage, and succulents, provides a scalable, reliable source of product for our retail partners year-round.

www.harrells.com - Seeking full-time employees and interns

Harrell’s is a leading producer and distributor of agronomic solutions, including the exclusive U.S. formulator of POLYON® controlled-release fertilizer. 100% employee-owned, Harrell’s is known for delivering not just products, but expert support to help turf managers achieve exceptional results.

www.helenaagri.com | Seeking full-time employees and interns

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a complete agronomic solutions provider headquartered outside of Memphis in Collierville, Tennessee. Helena is a multi-faceted retailer and distributor in the production agriculture and specialty markets, offering innovative products and services to improve productivity for greater customer returns. 

Helena is driven by a belief in People… Products… Knowledge®… Through knowledgeable and dedicated people, superior products, and the latest, proven technologies.

landscapeworkshop.com | Seeking full-time employees and interns

Landscape Workshop is a Top 30 nationally ranked, full service commercial landscape company headquartered in Birmingham, AL. We provide high-end integrated landscaping solutions to our customers, with office locations in AL, GA, TN, KY, LA, SC, NC, AK, VA, MO and FL. With over 40 years in the business, and an expansive team of industry experts, LW is the ideal place to jumpstart and grow your career!

pinelakellc.com | Seeking full-time employees

We are a leading professional services provider with over 25 years of experience in the growing, installation, irrigation, and maintenance of green goods. Our commitment to excellence has made us a trusted partner for projects of varying scope and scale, with many projects exceeding $3M.

www.ringpower.com | Seeking full-time employees

Ring Power Corporation has become one of the largest Caterpillar dealers in the Southeastern United States through dedication to the mission of customer service. In order to preserve the Customers First reputation that Ring Power was built on, we continually train our employees and work closely with our customers to assure complete satisfaction, especially after the sale.

www.siliconranch.com - Seeking full-time employees and interns

Silicon Ranch is an independent power provider, operating a fleet of 160+ solar power plants across 16 states. Their wholly owned Regenerative Energy agribusiness is responsible for managing the thousands of acres these sites occupy through regenerative agricultural practices. Large flocks of sheep are deployed year-round in intensively managed grazing systems to control vegetation and to produce a lamb crop. Come by our table to learn more about careers ranching-at-scale in our unique model.

www.swca.com | Seeking full-time employees and interns

SWCA Environmental Consultants has been helping clients tackle environmental challenges with Sound Science and Creative Solutions since 1981. Our team provides a host of services including natural resources, cultural resources, land use planning, permitting, ecological restoration and civil engineering, and environmental construction compliance. We have offices throughout the United States and in Florida our office locations include Pensacola, Gainesville, Jacksonville, and Tampa.

graduateeducation.pharmacy.ufl.edu

By pushing boundaries in research areas, our students are taking a leading role in advancing science. We provide a world-class and top-ranked education to future pharmaceutical scientists. Pursue a Ph.D. in one of our five concentrations, spanning the breadth of pharmaceutical sciences research.

https://education.vetmed.ufl.edu/admissions/

The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine is committed to excellence in teaching, research and patient care. Our DVM graduates have consistently ranked above the national average on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). Many of our DVM graduates continue their education through internships at accredited veterinary institutions or private practices, and many go on to pursue residencies as well. We offer certificate programs in Aquatic Animal Health, Veterinary Business Management, Food Animal Veterinary Medicine and Shelter Medicine.

https://cals.ufl.edu/current-students/graduate/

Members of the CALS Council of Graduate Advisors will be on hand to answer your questions about applying to one of the graduate programs in the college.

extadmin.ifas.ufl.edu/

UF/IFAS Extension is the outreach arm of the University of Florida IFAS. With offices in all 67 Florida counties, Extension provides quality, relevant education and research-based expertise to foster healthy people, a healthy environment and a healthy economy.

www.ussugar.com | Seeking full-time employees & interns

U.S. Sugar is a farming company that sustainably grows sugarcane, citrus, and fresh vegetables. The company was founded in 1931 by a visionary leader who hailed from a long line of farmers. Since the beginning, our company's success has been rooted in traditional farming values and respect for the land. Our local farmers provide nearly 10 percent of all sugar produced in the United States, 260,000 orange trees, and half of Florida's sweet corn crop.

https://waynesandersonfarms.com | Seeking full-time employees and interns

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is the nation’s third-largest poultry producer with over 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers who are dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable poultry products to customers and consumers around the world. By leveraging our strong operating culture and industry-leading teams, the company is committed to do what is right, and what is best for our stakeholders — our team members, our growers, our customers, our communities, and our shareholders.

Shipping to the Event

• We will begin accepting shipments 10 days prior to the event.
• Use the following address on all of your shipping labels:
  College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
  Hold for: Your Organization's Name
  2020 McCarty Hall D
  Gainesville, FL  32611-0270
• Please bring tracking number(s) of any shipped materials -- this is the only way to track missing items.
• Clearly identify your company name on all packages.

Shipping from the Event

• Please make sure you have all boxes and supplies needed for shipping at the conclusion of the event. This includes shipping labels and account numbers.
• Bring all items to be shipped to the check in area at the end of the event.
• Items that are packaged and labeled can be left with CALS for pickup by UPS, DHL, or FedEx for shipping from the event. We must have your account number for pickup and cannot guarantee same-day pickup of shipments unless previously arranged.

Visit Gainesville provides several options for lodging.

Three options close to campus are the Reitz Union Hotel, Hilton UF Conference Center Hotel, and the Holiday Inn Gainesville - University.

A reception with faculty will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm the night before the CALS Career Expo. Additional details about this event will be provided via email after registration.

Instructions on how to get to the J. Wayne Reitz Union Welcome Center Parking Garage may be found here.

Each company or organization will receive one parking pass as part of its registration. Companies or organizations have the option of purchasing additional parking spaces at registration. The reserved parking pass is only valid on the day of the event and spaces will be held only until 10:00 a.m.

You will receive a parking code in a confirmation email ~ 1 week prior to the career expo. If you have questions about where in the garage to park, please ask an attendant to ensure you are in the proper space.

The college is not responsible for any parking violations that you receive while on the UF campus; it is your responsibility to verify valid parking areas with posted signs or an appropriate police or parking official.

Check in and setup will occur from 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

CALS Ambassadors will be available during this time to assist employers with transporting supplies from the parking garage to the Grand Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the J. Wayne Reitz Union. Coffee and water will be available.

General display guidelines:

• Tables will be 6'x30'
• Total floor space available per table is ~8'-9' wide and 6' deep
• Do not bring huge displays, furniture, tents, equipment, or huge amounts of giveaway items. Your display needs to fit within the space provided by the table(s) you request for the event.
• Helium filled balloons and other floating items are very difficult to clean up due to the high ceilings. Please do not bring any helium filled items.
• Please do not rearrange your table(s), occupy an adjacent table or move to another location without staff approval.

If requested during registration, CALS will provide you with a username and password for accessing the UF wireless network. All computers attempting to connect to the UF wireless network must meet the minimum security requirements established by the university. Learn more at http://getonline.ufl.edu/.

A lunch voucher will be provided to each registered representative, allowing employers to choose from options in the J. Wayne Reitz Union.

We will offer door prizes to students who participate in the CALS Career Expo. Please consider bringing a company item to donate for the student drawing.