Willard M. Fifield Hall

Honoree

Willard M. Fifield

As Provost of Agriculture at the University of Florida, Willard M. Fifield had many responsibilities. From agricultural experiment stations to the extension service, Fifield was responsible for coordinating UF’s College of Agriculture and the School of Forestry. He served as provost from 1955 to 1962 and later became manager of the Florida Agricultural Research Institute, a position he held for 12 years.

Fifield was a researcher and educator whose work explored the efficiency of Florida’s agricultural production. Because of his dedication and contributions to the field, Fifield was inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1982.

Facility History

Fifield Hall opened in 1979 and was named for Willard M. Fifield, former Provost of Agriculture at the University of Florida. Today the facility houses programs in the College of Agriculture and is the former home of the Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research.

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