Background
Alvarez, Jose was born on December 10, 1940 in Antilla, Oriente, Cuba. Came to the United States 1969. Son of Jose and Maria Luisa (Perez) Alvarez.
Alvarez, Jose was born on December 10, 1940 in Antilla, Oriente, Cuba. Came to the United States 1969. Son of Jose and Maria Luisa (Perez) Alvarez.
LBA, University Florida, 1971. Modern Sciences and Arts, University Florida, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy, University Florida, 1977.
Student, University Havana, Cuba, 1962.
Research assistant, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1972-1977;assistant professor, U. Florida, Belle Glade, 1977-1982;associate professor, U. Florida, 1982-1987;professor agricultural economics, U. Florida, since 1987. Consultant in field.
Member Agricultural Economics Association, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, Florida Horticultural Society, American Society Sugar Cane Technology, International Society Sugar Cane Technology, Caribbean Food Corps Society, Association Study Cuban Economy, Omicron Delta Epsilon.
Married Mercy Fernandez, June 22, 1962. Children: Mercedes, Ricardo Jose, Alejandro Javier.