State Conservationist Carlos Suarez and District Conservationist Donna Hopwood celebrated April 27, 2010 as Natural Resources Conservation Day. As Florida Governor Charlie Crist marked the occasion with a signed proclamation in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio
Hidden Benefits to the Gardening Trend
More people are taking up gardening which could have hidden benefits to the agricultural community. Download Audio
America’s Great Outdoor Initiative
President Barack Obama has signed a Presidential Memorandum establishing the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative. Download Audio
Obama Administration Announces Conference on “Great Outdoors”
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 …
FL Prescribed Fire Helps Protect Natural Areas
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson this week is promoting the awareness of prescribed fire’s vital role in maintaining the health of Florida’s forests and other natural areas, as well as protecting the safety of the state’s residents and visitors. The Florida Cabinet in 2008 designated the first week in March as “Prescribed Fire Awareness Week.”
New Advisory Council on Wildlife Conservation and Hunting Issues
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2010. — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack were joined by Governor Brian Schweitzer today to announce the creation of the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (WHHCC), an official advisory group under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Secretary Vilsack, Secretary Salazar, and Governor Schweitzer made the announcement at a …
Okaloosa Darter On the Road to Recovery
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed reclassifying the Okaloosa darter from the status of endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act, saying that the small fish is making major strides in its fight for recovery. The rule was published in today’s Federal Register, and the public is invited to comment on the proposal during the next 60 …
FFB Hosting Turkey Hunt Drawing
There are still a few tickets left for Florida Farm Bureau’s drawing for a weekend turkey hunt with Commissioner of Agriculture Charles Bronson.
Putnam: Sportsmen Should Have Voice in Ocean Policy Discussions
WASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Putnam today urged the Obama Administration to include representation from recreational fishing in discussions about new regulations that could affect access to coastal fishing areas. A letter from Putnam and Congressman Dan Boren (D-Okla.) warns that “restricting access to waters or enacting overly broad regulations that affect recreational fishing could prove counter productive. Such measures could …
Handling Venison Safely
As deer season continues, today we are providing some hunting tips concerning the issue of proper safety techniques and handling of deer meat to avoid bacteria and prevent illness.