Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Babcock Ranch

Randall Weiseman October 13, 2014 Cattle, FL Commissioner Report, Florida, Forestry, Livestock

Adam Putnam

On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about opportunities for Florida’s farmers and ranchers looking to grow their operations by leasing on the Babcock Ranch Preserve.

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To learn more information about opportunities at Babcock Ranch please contact the Florida Forest Service at (850) 681-5800.

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