The Relationship Between Florida Foundation Seed Producers and the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station
This document outlines the historical and operational relationship between the Florida Foundation Seed Producers (FFSP) and the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station (FAES), which was established in 1887 under the Hatch Act. It covers the evolution of FFSP from its foundations in 1943, its designation as a Direct Service Organization in 1979, and its role in facilitating licensing operations for new cultivars. The collaboration aims to enhance agricultural research and support through the sharing of royalties, promoting innovation while adhering to the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980.
The Relationship Between Florida Foundation Seed Producers and the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station
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Relationship of FFSP to the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station John P. Hayes August 6, 2012
Florida Agricultural Experiment Station (FAES) Established 1887 under Hatch Act Science-based discoveries and solutions for agriculture and natural resources Florida Agricultural Experiment Station Staff - 1910
Florida Foundation Seed Producers (FFSP) 1943: Florida Crop Improvement Association established 1957: New bylaws and evolution to FFSP 1979: FFSP becomes a UF Direct Service Organization (DSO) According to University policy on DSOs: “These legally separate, not-for-profit, corporations are organized and operated exclusively to assist the University to achieve excellence...”
FAES and New Cultivars FAES Scientist Develops New Cultivar Royalties Distributed to Fuel Breeding Research Effort FAES Committee Evaluates and Recommends Release FFSP Collects Royalties FAES Director Approves Release FFSP Licenses New Cultivar
FAES and New Cultivars FAES Scientist Develops New Cultivar Royalties Distributed to Fuel Breeding Research Effort FAES Committee Evaluates and Recommends Release FFSP Collects Royalties FAES Director Approves Release FFSP Licenses New Cultivar
FAES and New Cultivars Context for licensing operations and relationship between FFSP and FAES UF DSO Policy UF Intellectual Property Policy Bayh-Dole Act of 1980
FAES and New Cultivars Context for licensing operations and relationship between FFSP and FAES UF DSO Policy UF Intellectual Property Policy Bayh-Dole Act of 1980 • Governs technology transfer agreements of nonprofit institutions • Promotes commercialization of inventions from nonprofits • Mandates sharing portion of license income with inventor • Mandates balance of income received support education and research