The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Science's Indian River Research and Education Center has received funding to the tune of $260,000 as a legacy gift from Treasure Coast citrus grower John Moose.
The gift is branded as the John T. Moose endowment. It is the largest individual contribution in the Fort Pierce center's history and the money "will help serve local agriculture and natural resources protection with research, extension and education," according to center officials.
Indian River Research and Education Center Director Ronald Cave said he estimates the center may receive $600 to $800 a year from the interest. The money will support research and faculty education at the center and pay for supplies.
The Indian River District region, which stretches across the Treasure Coast and into parts of Southern Brevard County and northern Palm Beach County is renowned for the grapefruits and oranges grown in the area.
Source: eu.tcpalm.com
