Florida State Beef Checkoff Legislation Update

Randall Weiseman April 3, 2015 Beef, Cattle, Florida, Livestock

Sam Ard

This past Wednesday, the Florida Legislative Session reached the halfway point. According to Sam Ard, director of governmental affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, there was action concerning the Florida State Beef Checkoff Legislation.

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