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Putnam Comments on USDA’s Disaster Aid Implementation

Dan Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Industry News Release

Following U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s announcement today that the USDA will begin implementing disaster payments of up to $2.36 billion in response to 2017 hurricanes and wildfires, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement: “Florida agriculture took a direct hit from Hurricane Irma and has long-awaited this much-needed disaster relief. I thank Secretary …

Putnam Backs Trump on Revamping NAFTA

Dan Industry News Release, Trade

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam sent a letter Thursday to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer that backed President Donald Trump’s push for a “more equitable North American Free Trade Agreement” with Canada and Mexico. “As you are aware, producers of perishable and seasonal agricultural products in Florida and other regions have been decimated by unfair trading practices resulting in a …

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Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: State Forests

Dan FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam speaks on the recreational opportunities of Florida’s State Forests. Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: State Forests For a complete list of Florida State Forests, and more information of each one, click the map below. You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. …

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Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Operation Outdoor Freedom

Dan FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam speaks on the actions taken by the department on behalf of Florida’s wounded veterans. Operation Outdoor Freedom You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com.

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Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: National Consumer Protection Week

Dan FL Commissioner Report

Each year millions of Floridians fall victim to consumer fraud. On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about National Consumer Protection Week, and where consumers can find help if they are the victim of a scam or fraud. National Consumer Protection Week For more information on Consumer Protection check out https://www.freshfromflorida.com/. You can follow Florida …

Putnam Highlights Increased Wildfire Risk During Prescribed Fire Awareness Week

Dan Forestry, Industry News Release

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Forest Service urge caution due to increased wildfire danger this spring and encourage support for prescribed fire during Florida’s Prescribed Fire Awareness Week, which is from Jan. 28 through Feb. 4. Prescribed fire is a vital tool used to reduce wildfire risk in Florida. “Following one of the most active …

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Putnam on Updated Citrus Crop Forecast, Need for Federal Assistance

Dan Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Industry News Release

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its monthly citrus crop forecast for the 2017-2018 season: “While much of the state has recovered and moved on from Hurricane Irma, Florida’s citrus growers continue to grapple with the unprecedented damage, which is still unfolding in many groves. Florida’s growers need …