OUR TEAM

The role of taking the University to the People is the foundation of FAMU Cooperative Extension as the outreach arm of the University’s Land Grant Mission. A thriving Florida economic will require an empowered and well -informed citizens and workers. FAMU Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in a pursuit of economic profitability and sustainability as well as social well-being. We bring experience and research-based solutions to help individuals, families and communities thrive in Florida’s ever-changing economy.

~ Vonda Richardson, Director, FAMU Cooperative Extension

FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY

G. Dale Wesson, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences

Director of Land Grant Programs (FAMU)

Vonda Richardson

Director and Associated Administrator

FAMU Cooperative Extension

Conchita Newman

Associate Director

FAMU Cooperative Extension

Oghenekome U. Onokpise, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus and Interim Executive Director

FAMU Brooksville Agricultural and Environmental Research Station (BAERS)

Michelle Roberts

Business Manager

FAMU Brooksville Agricultural and Environmental Research Station (BAERS)

Cheryl Danley, Florida Emancipation Day Co-Chair

Extension Agent, Small Farms (BAERS)

FAMU Cooperative Extension

Maurice Collier

Extension Agent, Youth Family and Community (BAERS)

FAMU Cooperative Extension

Terrence Cole

4-H Extension Educator (BAERS)

FAMU Cooperative Extension

TAMPA BAY HISTORY CENTER

Fred Hearns, Florida Emancipation Day Co-Chair

Curator, Black History

Billy Somerville

Director of Marketing and Communications