The dedication of a new plant science research center for the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Science was marred by protest against the namesake of the facility, Frank Stonach. Stonach is at the center of controversy over a 30,000-acre cattle ranch, which opponents are concerned about the water usage required to sustain the farm.

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The Frank Stronach Plant Science Center is the home of the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Science’s agronomic, fruit and vegetable research efforts. Today marked the dedication of the conference center to Stronach himself. The celebration wasn’t without controversy.

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