05/18/2026
Doug's Ag Roots took hold when he joined National FFA Organization in high school and has been growing ever since, shaped by ranch work, his time working for Florida Cattlemen's Association, and a deep dedication to .
That early experience led him to earn a degree from the UF Animal Sciences Department and gain hands‑on experience working on Florida ranches, including time at Deseret Ranch. Those years in the saddle gave him a firsthand understanding of the real challenges cattle producers face every day.
Doug has worked in Extension for 30 years, first serving four years with UF IFAS Extension Polk County before spending the past 26 years with UF IFAS Extension Jackson County.
Today, Doug serves as county director and livestock agent.
His work focuses on:
➡️ beef cattle production
➡️ pasture and forage management
➡️ w**d identification and control
➡️ feeding and nutrition strategies
➡️ practical, informed management decisions
When asked what he wants stakeholders to know about his work, Doug said, "I want the people I work with to know that their farm matters and that they matter. The university hired me to be here to help them. Agriculture is a challenging, thin‑margin industry, and making the right decisions is critical. I'm here to listen, understand their situation, and provide good, unbiased information so they can be successful."
