In this report, comments from Florida Senator Carey Baker, Chairman of the Senate Committee on General Government Appropriations, who says at times like these it is important that producers themselves stay abreast of the issues and get involved in the process. There are many opportunities for farmers and ranchers to join others in Tallahassee during the Session. Also a mention in this report about the upcoming race for Agriculture Commissioner, as Charlie Bronson will be stepping away at the end of his second full term in office.