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Dr. Harold W. Browning is the UF IFAS/CREC Director. As Director, Dr. Browning is responsible for the largest collection of scientists focused on citrus research in the world, as well as, the support staff and facilities.  He is also the Statewide Coordinator of Citrus Programs in Teaching, Research, and Extension.

In 2006, he received the Distinguished Leadership Award of Merit for his contributions to agriculture and/or natural resources through leadership at the level of Unit Administrator or higher. 

Dr. Browning graduated from Willamette University with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He graduated from the University of California at Riverside with his doctorate in entomology.

Dr. Browning arrived here in 1988 as an Entomologist and was selected as the Director in 1996.