Kevin Morgan has been appointed executive director of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation. John L. Hoblick, president of the Federation, announced his appointment. In his new position, Morgan will oversee and coordinate the activities of the Agricultural Policy, Field Services and Public Relations divisions. Morgan joined Florida Farm Bureau in 1984 as coordinator of Young Farmer and Women’s programs. In …
Florida Farm Bureau Awards
More than 450 Florida Farm Bureau Federation leaders from across the state gathered in Orlando for the 67th annual meeting last week. The Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award was presented to Orange County cattle producer Bobby Beagles and the late Suwannee County farmer George Poucher. Larry and Jenny Black of Polk County couple were selected as the winners of Florida …
FL Polk County Couple Named Achievement Award Winners
Larry and Jenny Black, a Polk County couple, had the pleasure of driving away from the Florida Farm Bureau’s 2008 Annual Meeting with a new Dodge Ram Quad Cab truck, courtesy of Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company. The Blacks won this special prize after having been selected as the winners of Florida Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement …
Legislative Issues Top Agenda at FL FB Meeting
Legislative issues topped the agenda at Florida Farm Bureau’s annual meeting last week in Orlando. Senate Ag committee chairman JD Alexander says Florida is facing budget shortfalls that will make the next legislative session just as challenging as this year was. Listen to report here: Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff interviewed Sen. Alexander about a number of issues at the annual …
FL Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
John Hoblick of DeLeon Springs was elected president and Rick Roth of Wellington was elected vice president of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation at last week’s annual meeting in Orlando. Hoblick says one of the topics of discussion at last week’s meeting was trade. Listen to report here: Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff interviewed Hoblick at the annual meeting: Listen to …
Florida Farm Bureau honors four state legislators
(Orlando, Fla.) – The Florida Farm Bureau Federation recognized Sens. Carey Baker and Larcenia Bullard and Reps. Mary Brandenburg and Will Kendrick as Legislators of the Year for 2008 for their leadership, vision and support of Florida’s agriculture industry. The awards were presented at the Federation’s 2008 annual meeting Oct. 8-10 at the Peabody in Orlando. “As the state’s general …
National Biofuels Plan
The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Energy last week released the National Biofuels Action Plan (NBAP), an interagency plan detailing the collaborative efforts of Federal agencies to accelerate the development of a sustainable biofuels industry. Listen to report here:
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Statistics Directory
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the availability of the new 2008 Florida Agriculture Statistical Directory. Click on order to receive a printed copy of the directory. Click on download to receive the directory as a PDF digital file. Listen to report here:
GA Beef at Taste of Atlanta
Beef checkoff dollars were hard at work this past weekend as Jim Collins with the Georgia Beef Board said they were able to take part in the annual Taste of Atlanta where a large crowd was on hand.
31st Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo Starts Tomorrow
Tyron Spearman has this quick reminder about the Sunbelt Ag Expo which officially starts Tuesday. Learn more about this years event by clicking Sunbelt Ag Expo