Erik Moretuzzo is a Ranchland Management Specialist. He lives in Lithia, Florida with his wife of 10 years, Mahaley, and son Eli. Erik received his undergraduate degree in Environmental Management in Agriculture and Natural Resources from The University of Florida. Erik also received his graduate degree in Agronomy and Soil Science from Auburn University.
Erik is the current President of the Hillsborough Cattlemen’s Association and serves on the Board of Directors for the Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation, The Florida Strawberry Festival Beef Breeds Show, The Hillsborough Beef Expo, and The Hillsborough Cattlemen’s Foundation.
Erik previously worked for the Florida Department of Agriculture Office of Ag Water Policy BMP Program, implementing Best Management Practices on farms and ranches in Central and South Florida. Erik also performed land management on environmentally sensitive lands with prescribed fire, chemical, and mechanical methods for Hillsborough County Environmental Lands Management and Polk County Environmental Lands Management.
Eriks goal is to assist Florida ranchers and landowners utilize sound management practices on their lands to be as profitable and environmentally friendly as possible.