06/01/2026
✨ CALS Alumni Gathering 2026 ✨
Still smiling from last week’s UF/IFAS CALS Alumni Gathering! It was an evening filled with connection, celebration, and growth—exactly what our CALS community is all about.
From UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Dean Dr. Kati Migliaccio's inspiring updates from the college to Florida Strawberries Growers Association's Kenneth Parker sharing UF Plant City’s rich history and exciting future, the night reminded us how far we’ve come and how bright the road ahead is.
We enjoyed a delicious steak dinner - special thanks to our sponsors Hillsborough Cattlemen Foundation, Farm Credit of Florida, Alsco Uniforms, and the Hillsborough County Farm Bureau, heard impactful insights from Dr. Gary Vallad on the UF Gulf Coast Research & Education Center and the new Center for Applied AI in Agriculture and wrapped it all together with an incredible alumni panel featuring Brittany Andrews, Israel Contreras, Eric Davis, Ryan Kuhn, and Hailee Seely.
Grateful for the conversations, the memories, and the continued support of our amazing sponsors. Already looking forward to the next time we gather as Hometown Gators.
🧡💙 Connect. Celebrate. Grow Together.