With all the news coming out of Washington lately, Andrew Walmsley with the Florida Farm Bureau, reminds producers that they have system in place to make it easier to stay actively involved in the process.
Palm Beach County Farm Bureau is inviting its members and other Farm Bureau leaders and members from throughout South Florida for its first annual “Fun Shoot” to be held Saaturday August 22, 2009 at Quail Creek Plantation located between Ft. Pierce and Okeechobee on Highway 70. CLICK HERE for a printable PDF file with all the details, and consider joining other south Florida Farm Bureau friends for this fun day Fun Shoot event! With questions contact Lewanna at Palm Beach County Farm Bureau at 561-498-5200, or e-mail her at pbcfb1@bellsouth.net.
Florida Farm Bureau will hold it’s ninth annual CARES Dinner where they will recognize 26 farmers and ranchers from the Suwannee and Santa Fe River basins for their superior natural resource stewardship.
The H2A Rule continues to be point of contention with growers and Joshua Craft, assistant director of Ag Policy for the Florida Farm Bureau explains why.
In this three-part series we will look at the educational resources many agricultural organizations have available at little or no cost to educators. Patty Barthle is a Cattlewomen as well as a school nurse in Pasco County, Florida, who says that these kits go along way in helping her reach her objectives in the classroom.
As a light on an immigration bill flickers to life, Florida Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Agricultural Policy, Joshua Craft, says immigration and labor are top priorities to the state of Florida.
It’s come to our attention that water issues for some in south Florida have become a major concern, as cutback restrictions have cattle producers there worried. We talked with Charles Shinn, Assistant Director of Community Affairs for Florida Farm Bureau Federation, about what has been discussed thus far.
(Gainesville, Fla.) – The Loop Legislative Internship Program, established by Florida Farm Bureau in honor of Carl B. Loop, Jr., has selected its first scholarship recipients.
(Gainesville, Fla.) – Florida Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers will gather July 18 and 19 at The Plantation Golf Resort & Spa, Crystal River. This year’s conference will bring members back to the basics of agriculture and inspire them as they return to their operations with creative and innovative ideas in the areas of economics, marketing, productivity, and sustainability.
The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, or HR 2454, passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee late last week. And National Affairs Coordinator for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation Adam Basford says that bill currently lacks any benefits for agriculture.
The recent rain has been a welcome site to many in the state of Florida but Josh Craft, Assistant Director of Agricultural Policy for the Florida Farm Bureau, says it may be too much for Potato growers.
(Gainesville, Fla. FFBF) – Florida Farm Bureau Federation continues to receive reports of crop damage in central and south Florida and in the panhandle, and concern over potential crop disasters is increasing. The state’s largest general agricultural organization noted parts of Florida have received more than 20 inches of rain this week. Read the rest of this entry »
(Gainesville, Fla.) As heavy rains continue, the Florida Farm Bureau Federation today urged producers in the Hastings area to prepare for heavy crop losses. As much as 17 inches of rain has fallen in the area so far this week, assuring agricultural producers will have problems harvesting potatoes, cabbage, cantaloupe and other fresh vegetables, as well as sod.
The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, also known as the Waxman-Markey cap and tax bill, has been officially introduced in the House as H.R. 2454.
Catching up with Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Larry Cretul at a Marion County Farm Bureau farm tour luncheon Friday we asked about the impact of the Seminole Gaming Compact on horse racing in Florida; a possible special session; farm to fuel initiatives; grass roots input to lawmakers with respect to the new lobbying restrictions, and what his future plans may be considering he term limits out of his House seat after next Session. Click the icon to hear his remarks.
The Florida Farm Bureau Federation is in Washington D.C. this week with their Field to Hill Legislative visit. We get a better insight regarding the goals and importance of the trip through these reports from President John Hoblick, National Affairs Coordinator Adam Basford, and Suwannee County farmer William Carte.
It’s an annual event for Marion County Farm Bureau to host local legislators, city and county leaders and their staff members for a farm tour of area agriculture. Marion County is a good example of Florida’s agricultural diversity, with everything from citrus, vegetables and specialty crops, to nursery, cattle, horses and forestry just to name a few. Read the rest of this entry »
For the last few days we’ve been covering Florida Farm Bureau’s Field to the Hill Legislative Visit and one of the top issues on their agenda was the Clean Water Restoration Act which Congressman Cliff Sterns also strongly opposes.
American Farm Bureau Federation is disappointed that the provisional agreement announced this past week between the U.S. and European Union in the beef hormone dispute did not fully open the EU market to U.S. beef.
Thought we’d share an open letter to the news media from Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick:
Like most Americans, family farmers and ranchers are affected by the current economic situation facing our nation. Unfortunately, farmers and ranchers face an added economic hardship: the federal estate taxes that come due when a family member dies. Read the rest of this entry »
The House Finance and Taxation Council has passed a bill that was approved by voters last November to exempt conservation lands from being taxed, but with some changes.
CLICK HERE for the latest update from Florida Farm Bureau’s (FFB) Charles Shinn regarding key agriculture issues in South Florida. This issue includes more on the status of the proposed purchase of U S Sugar and other water management district headlines. It also contains some long term weather predictions.
As the Florida Legislature continues their brief Easter Break, we continue to catch up on some pressing issues that are facing them with Florida Farm Bureau’s Director of State Legislative Affairs Ben Parks.
The H2A Rule continues to be point of contention with growers and Joshua Craft, assistant director of Ag Policy for the Florida Farm Bureau explains why.
In this three-part series we will look at the educational resources many agricultural organizations have available at little or no cost to educators. Patty Barthle is a Cattlewomen as well as a school nurse in Pasco County, Florida, who says that these kits go along way in helping her reach her objectives in the classroom.
The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, or HR 2454, passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee late last week. And National Affairs Coordinator for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation Adam Basford says that bill currently lacks any benefits for agriculture. 
Catching up with Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Larry Cretul 
at a Marion County Farm Bureau farm tour luncheon Friday we asked about the impact of the Seminole Gaming Compact on horse racing in Florida; a possible special session; farm to fuel initiatives; grass roots input to lawmakers with respect to the new lobbying restrictions, and what his future plans may be considering he term limits out of his House seat after next Session. Click the icon to hear his remarks. 
The Florida Farm Bureau Federation is in Washington D.C. this week with their Field to Hill Legislative visit. We get a better insight regarding the goals and importance of the trip through these reports from President John Hoblick, National Affairs Coordinator Adam Basford, and Suwannee County farmer William Carte.
Marion County is a good example of Florida’s agricultural diversity, with everything from citrus, vegetables and specialty crops, to nursery, cattle, horses and forestry just to name a few. 
Thought we’d share an open letter to the news media from Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick:
