Mark Kistler requests the Indian River region’s agricultural and natural resources representatives to attend a strategic positioning session to share their observations on important topics.
The session is planned for Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. until noon, at the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Indian River Research and Education Center (IRREC) at 2199 South Rock Road in Fort Pierce.
“We are in the midst of strategic planning to align our work with the region’s agricultural industry and those who work with natural resources protection,” said Kistler, IRREC director. “We seek input from those who deeply understand both industries so that we may conduct research relevant to their immediate needs.”
The IRREC team embarked on a transformational re-envisioning journey led by Kistler last month. A Florida native and seasoned leader in stakeholder relations and agricultural education, Kistler was recently honored with an Honorary American FFA Degree during the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo.
Kistler leads 12 faculty members, postdoctoral research associates, visiting scientists, graduate students who pursue master’s and doctoral degrees, and more than 50 staff members. Research at IRREC involves crop production, invasive species management, aquaculture, soil and water science, and sustainability.
Kistler brings over 36 years of experience in strategic planning and educational program development. In his initial months with IRREC, he structured and launched this strategic planning effort, appointed new advisory committee members and formed a vision for the center’s next five years. He also recruited new members to the board to oversee its success as a regional leader with worldwide research collaborations.
“Join us to harness the opportunity and position IRREC as the leader in agricultural production, research, Extension and thought leadership,” Kistler said. “We aim to direct our efforts, confront emerging agricultural, environmental, economic and societal issues, and develop a strategic response with next-generation solutions.”
Those interested in participating in the session should RSVP to Evelyn Ramirez at evelyn.ramirez@ufl.edu or 772-468-3922. Light refreshments will be served.
Source: UF/IFAS
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