Putnam on Upcoming Florida Special Session

Randall Weiseman May 21, 2015 Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops

Adam Putnam

The Florida House and Senate are scheduled to begin their special legislative session on June 1. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam says this year’s regular session was certainly an unusual one.

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