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Jim Aldrich, Sr. Biological Scientist
NFREC Quincy
Jim was hired at Monticello REC in 1976 as an agricultural technician. In 1984, he was reassigned to the plant pathology department as a biologist. In 1992, he was assigned to the Environmental Horticulture program as a senior biologist. In 2001, Jim’s responsibilities expanded to include assisting Dr. Gary Knox with his Environmental Horticulture program. Also in 2001, Jim received his MS degree from UF in Environmental Horticulture through distance education while working full time.
Jim is currently on three NFREC committees; Publicity and Awards, IT and the NFREC Staff Committee.
Jim has been selected to receive the 2009 IFAS “Superior Accomplishment Awards” within the Scientific/Technical category. This award was established by the Florida Legislature to recognize excellence in university service. With this recognition, he is also eligible to be considered for UF campus-wide recognition in this same category later in the year.
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