It was 500 years ago in 1513 when Ponce de Leon discovered Florida. In this special audio feature series, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam shares some interesting tales of Florida’s agricultural history as part of this special 500 year celebration of Florida history. These same audio features are featured on the Department of Agriculture website at Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making.
Florida’s Cracker Cattle
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Florida’s Cracker Horses
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Florida’s Historic Naval Stores Industry
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Florida’s Nursery and Horticulture Industry
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Florida’s Wild Hogs
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Origins of Florida’s Cattle Industry
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Origins of Florida’s Citrus Industry
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