Read what DPM Employers are saying about the program

"The four DPM graduates hired by our agricultural consulting firm have each been unusually well suited for learning the specifics of our business when they began with us.  This was only possible as a result of the multi-disciplinary education they received through the DPM program.  Because of their pre-employment education, they were able more quickly to become productive in serving our clients.  We will in the future no doubt seek additional staff members from among program graduates." MM, Glades Crop Care, Inc., Jupiter, FL.

"The United States Department of Agriculture has benefited significantly from individuals from the University of Florida's Doctor of Plant Medicine Program through both internships and career positions. The comprehensive and multi-focused curriculum and emphasis on practical training is an asset when seeking a career with the USDA. We currently have a number of highly-valued and talented employees in several areas of our agency who have contributed greatly to our mission from the onset of assuming their positions, thanks in great part the DPM Program.." CAP, USDA, APHIS/PPQ, Gainesville, FL

" Our DPM employee has been a tremendous asset to our organization. As a Gardening Supervisor at our landscape firm she has been instrumental in providing sound diagnosis and management strategies for ornamentals and turf. She has effectively developed a plant health care program at our company, been a liaison with our local extension, and has really excelled at training and educating others." MTG, NatureWorks, Inc., Walpole, MA.

"A large expectation of our role with policy makers is to develop profiles of Florida’s agricultural commodities and their associated pests. USDA grants contribute significantly to this program for this important task we undertake, as this information is utilized by those policy makers, many who have no agricultural background, but make legal decisions impacting the agricultural community specifically regarding pesticide use. The DPM graduate on staff was practically educated and is able to compile a fair and accurate assessment of profiles that assist these important decisions." FMF, University of Florida-IFAS Pesticide Information Office.

"When in need of a diagnostician for our Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic, we hired a graduate of the DPM program because of the extensive education and training of the applicant.  The diagnostician’s diversity of knowledge in the pest disciplines and his experiences in diagnostic techniques have been extremely valuable to us."   CAH, LSU Agricultural Center.

"Our company has been extremely pleased with the DPM graduate we recently hired. The combination of skills, experience and work ethic has lead to an immediate positive impact. I will certainly seek out additional DPM graduates when recruiting for new positions." JD, SureHarvest, Soquel, CA.