We sat down with Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam Putnam, in an exclusive interview before the Florida Legislature reconvenes for a special session. Putnam discussed different issues faced by the state legislature and the state’s agriculture.
Putnam talks about the recent Florida legislative session and what’s to come in the special session in June.
He went on to discuss the most recent news on the HLB disease and its impact on Florida’s citrus industry.
Then Putnam talked about the urbanization of Florida and how the concern about GMOs is involved.
He further discussed the benefits farmers gain from the public wanting to know where food comes from.
Switching gears to water, Putnam talks about the status of the water bill that was worked on in the Legislature this year.
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Staying on the topic of water, Putnam discussed Florida’s Apalachicola Bay and issues the bay is facing that could affect the entire state.
To finish up the discussion on water, Putnam spoke about water management districts and how they play an important role.
Putnam moved on to talk about trade, the possible lifting of the Cuba embargo and the impacts that could have on Florida.
The commissioner also touched on the Fresh From Florida program.
And his closing comments…