🌱 UF AI Hub for Agriculture — $30 Million Center in Tampa Bay
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🚧 What’s New — UF AI Hub for Agriculture
The University of Florida has broken ground on a $30 million Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence and Agriculture at its Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Wimauma, Hillsborough County — designed to pioneer breakthroughs in AI, robotics, and automation for Florida’s specialty crops.
📈 Key Details
The 40,000-square-foot facility is slated to open in early 2027.
Funded through a $30 million state investment with additional federal grants for advanced equipment.
The center will focus on automating and optimizing planting, pest control, and harvesting — addressing critical labor shortages and production costs.
🔍 Why UF AI Hub for Agriculture Matters
Agriculture remains Florida’s second-largest industry, and the UF AI Hub for Agriculture positions UF as a leader in AI-driven innovation that can transform how food is grown and managed.
🌍 The Bigger Picture — UF AI Hub for Agriculture
For RPS and the broader community, the UF AI Hub for Agriculture represents the fusion of academics, technology, and sustainability — building a smarter, more efficient future for global agriculture.
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