FFB Urges Producers to Contact Gov about Pending Bills

Randall Weiseman May 13, 2010 Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

The Florida Farm Bureau has sent out an FBACT Action Alert to encourae their members to contact Governor Charlie Crist in support of the Greenbelt Legislation and the General Ag Bill. Both bills must both be signed by Saturday, May 15 in order for them to become law. Click here for more details on the legislation and to take action.

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Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Pollinators Safe
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Update on Florida Ag Legislation and Budget Presented
By Maegan Beatty In mid-April, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) hosted the 9th annual Florida Agricultural Policy Outlook Conference at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Wimauma. The conference examines critical policy issues facing agribusiness leaders and provides economic insights. Participants heard from policymakers, key stakeholders and […]

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