The future of agriculture depends on educating young people in the field and Auburn University is actively recruiting students to for the college of agriculture. Find out more from Auburn University. Report (1:00 wma)
GA Ag Tag
The Georgia Ag Tag is now available for pre-sales and funds raised from the sale of the tags will go to support the future of agriculture in the state. Ag officials are urging people to reserve their tag now so they can reach the required 1000 pre-sold tags for them to go into production. Find out more from the Georgia …
Farm Bill Nutrition Title
The nutrition title of USDA’s 2007 Farm Bill proposal contains new provisions to make more fruits and vegetables available in food assistance and school nutrition programs. Report (1:00 wma)
FL Agritourism Bill
Florida Farm Bureau is working to make sure agritourism activities only need to follow state or county ordinances. Report (1:00 wma)
School Breakfast Pilot Program
Most public schools offer breakfast through the USDA food and nutrition program, but often too few students take advantage of that morning brain boost. The Marion County Florida school system is working to change that through a major pilot program called Breakfast Breaks. Report (1:00 wma)
FL Legislature May Not Look at Greenbelt
Another week for Florida Legislators results in more activity, some of which Florida Cattlemen Association’s Sam Ard says may be good new for agriculture.  Report (1:00 wma) Â
AgNet Week in Review April 13, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, the April Citrus Crop Forecast Update is released, the NRCS explains it’s involvement with hurrican cleanup, and Florida continues it’s research with veal, along with other headlines from throughout the week. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
FL Legislature WEEK SIX – FL Farm Bureau Ag Watch
Here’s the weekly “Ag Watch” from Florida Farm Bureau’s Legislative office in Tallahassee, a wrap up of week SIX in this year’s Session. FFBF Ag Watch (pdf file).
FL Legislative Update
Florida Farm Bureau’s Ben Parks gives an update on the Senate’s new proposals for property tax reform and progress on ag sales tax exemption bills. Report (1:00 wma)
WHIP For Quail
Landowners who would like to see more Bobwhite Quail on their property can get some cost share help from the Alabama USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program. Report (1:00 wma)