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    Danielle Williams

    Extension Agent II
    Multi-County, Commercial Horticulture
    North Florida

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    Danielle S. Williams serves as the Commercial Horticulture/Citrus Agent with UF/IFAS Extension in Gadsden County, Florida where she develops and delivers educational programming for commercial citrus growers and horticultural producers across North Florida and South Georgia. She began her Extension career in Jefferson County, serving as an Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent for over four years before transitioning to her current role. Danielle earned her master’s degree in Entomology from the University of Florida and her bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Studies from Warner University. Her Extension program focuses on providing technical assistance through field, office, and phone consultations, coordinating educational events and field days, and producing publications and outreach materials to support producer success.

    • Exilien, R., Warner, L. A., Diepenbrock, L. M., Williams, D. S., & Martini, X. P. (2025). Educational Workshops Increase Florida Residents Knowledge of Asian Citrus Psyllid and Citrus Greening Management. HortTechnology, 35(3), 366-369. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05636-25
    • Exilien, R., Warner, L. A., Diepenbrock, L. M., Williams, D. S., & Martini, X. P. (2024). Residents’ contribution to Asian citrus psyllid and citrus greening management in Florida residential habitats. Journal of Integrated Pest Management, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/JIPM/PMAE012
    • Williams, D.S. 2023. Update on the Cold-Hardy Citrus Region. Citrus Industry Magazine.
    • Martini, X., and Sprague, D. 2021. Key Insect Pests of Cold Hardy Citrus. Citrus Industry Magazine.
    • Insidious Flower Bug, Minute Pirate Bug Orius insidiosus Say (Insecta: Hemiptera: Anthocoridae)
    • Flower Thrips, Frankliniella tritici (Fitch) (Insecta: Thysanoptera: Thripidae)
    • Entomopathogenic Nematodes of Thrips Thripinema spp. (Nematoda: Tylenchida: Allantonematidae)
    • National Association of County Agricultural Agents, 2025 Search for Excellence in Consumer or Commercial Horticulture
    • National Association of County Agricultural Agents, 2023 Achievement Award
    • UF/IFAS Extension 2024 Dallas Townsend Professional Enhancement Award
    • Florida Association of County Agricultural Agents, 2023 Young Professional Award
    • Florida Association of County Agricultural Agents, 2023 Achievement Award
    • National Association of County Agricultural Agents, 2022 Communications Award – Newsletter, Team
    • 2020 Florida Farm Bureau’s Extension Professional of the Year
    • National Association of County Agricultural Agents, 2019 Communications Award – Published Photo and Caption

    Please contact Danielle Williams to be added to the Cold Hardy Citrus Connection Newsletter.

     

     

    Email: dsprague@ufl.edu
    Phone: (850) 875-7255
    Fax: (850) 342-3483
    Office Location: Gadsden County

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