Floyd Northrop (deceased)

photo of Floyd Northrop (deceased)
  • Born in Fruitland Park, FL, Oct. 28, 1898
  • BS, Stetson Univ., 1918
  • BS in Ag, Cornell Univ., 1920
  • MS in Ag, U of F, 1956
  • Taught Science & Math at Tarpon Springs HS; transferred to Largo HS to teach Ag; returned to Tarpon Springs HS in 1925, as principal; 1921-28
  • Taught Vo Ag in Dade County 1929-48
  • Worked at Univ. of FL as Dist. Supv. of Vo Ag, 1948-51
  • Served as Dist./Area Supv. of Vo Ag, FDOE, 1951-69
  • Retired June 30, 1969
  • Director & President of Voc. Assoc. of Dade Co.l
  • Director & President of FVATA
  • Director of Southern Reg. Conf. of Edu. Workers in Ag
  • Committee Member to interview State Officer Candidates
  • Served as aide at VA Hospital in Gainesville
  • Received Honorary State and National Farmer Degree
  • Recognized for 3,000 + hours of volunteer service at VA Hosp. in Gainesville
  • Director
  • Died February 20, 1980