The National Rural Summit

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

The National Summit on Rural America was held last week where Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, spoke on the importance of supporting new economic and social opportunities within rural communities. Reasons for The National Rural Summit: Download Audio Pillars to Revitalizing Rural America: Download Audio

FL Announces Extra Harvesting Day for Apalachicola Oysters

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Florida, General

Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson and Chairman Rodney Barreto of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) today announced that the summer oyster harvesting areas in the Apalachicola Bay System will now include harvest on Saturdays, giving fishermen six days of harvesting per week.

Some Good Energy Inducing Snacks

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Field Crops, General, Soybeans, Vegetables

During this summer season it is important to be aware of what snacks are energy-efficient, balancing high-quality calories with the nutrients needed to convert those calories into enduring energy. The following two reports should give you more info on how to choose snacks that will give you energy to burn. 5 Energy Inducing Snacks Download Audio Details on Edamame Download …

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FL Bronson Seeks Early Opening of Summer Oyster Area

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Florida, General, Specialty Crops

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson today announced that he has asked the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) to open the summer oyster harvesting area in the Apalachicola Bay system now in response to the oil leak out in the Gulf of Mexico. The summer oyster area is normally open for harvest 92 …

Bear Encounters and How to Deal with Nuisance Wildlife

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Florida, General

Florida’s black bears are seen regularly in Northwest Florida during the spring as they search for food, as the woods provide them with all the sustenance they need, from berries to seasonal plants, but if given the opportunity of easy pickings bears will seek out residential areas for feasting. To address this and how to deal with other nuisance wildlife …

FL Concerned about Economic Impact on Tourism & Seafood Industry

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Energy, Florida, General

— Florida reminds residents and visitors that Florida’s coasts are clean and seafood is safe — TALLAHASSEE — State agency leaders are concerned that people across the United States falsely believe the state has been impacted by oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Florida’s beaches and fishing grounds remain open to residents and visitors to enjoy. Currently, there are …