Construction started this week on a new center to advance agricultural technology and artificial intelligence, specifically for Florida farmers.

FloridaCommerce announced the groundbreaking of the University of Florida ( UF ) Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences Center ( UF/IFAS ) for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture. It’s part of the state’s push to advance agricultural innovation and competitiveness.

“Florida is leading the nation in innovation and technology, and formally recognizing AgTech as a targeted industry highlights our state’s commitment to advancing technologies that safeguard America’s future,” said Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly .

“From information technology to data-driven systems that strengthen supply chains and resource man

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