Project Pathways

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock

The U.S. is falling dangerously behind other nations in developing its future workforce of scientists, engineers, and technology experts. And in this series of report, Dr. Bob Horton, Professor of 4-H Youth Development with the Ohio State University and developer of Project Pathways, gives us details on the efforts of the National 4-H program to be part of the long-term …

FL Commissioner’s Report on Termite Protection

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, General

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is advising consumers that termite swarming season has begun and that they should take steps to protect their homes and other structures from damage caused by termites. Download Audio More information is available online by clicking on Termite Protection.

Beef Checkoff Promoting Environmental Sustainability

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Florida, Georgia, Livestock

With the annual Earth Day celebration less than 4 weeks away, the beef checkoff’s issues management and producer communications teams are helping cattle farmers and ranchers across the country share their environmental sustainability message with consumers. The new secretary/treasurer for the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, Robert Fountain, Jr. from Adrian, Ga., hopes his “everyday environmentalist” approach will enable future generations to …

Obama Administration Announces Conference on “Great Outdoors”

Gary Cooper Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, General, Georgia

WASHINGTON – USDA – Friday, March 26, 2010 – Obama Administration Officials announced today that they will host a White House Conference on America’s Great Outdoors on Friday, April 16, 2010. Nancy Sutley, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior, and Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture are leading the conference, which will …