As organic production has become more popular over the past few years, Dr. Bill Puckett, Alabama NRCS State Conservationist, says it is also one that they have become more familiar with. Download Audio Sign-up deadline for 2010 funding of the organic initiative is March 12. For more information visit the AL NRCS website.
EPA Numeric Nutrient Standards – Let The Public Hearings Begin
Today starts a three day whirlwind tour by Environmental Protection Agency officials out to hear what Florida stakeholders have to say about new numeric nutrient water standards. These EPA proposals only affect the state of Florida, although opponents say the issue could appear in other states if EPA is successful in singling out Florida this time. Southeast AgNet’s coverage of …
New Watchdog Group to Monitor, Expose “Humane Society of U S”
HumaneWatch.org Scrutinizes Biggest American Animal Rights Group, Separates Fact from Fiction Washington, D.C. (News Release, Center for Consumer Freedom, 2/16/10) – Today the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) is announcing the launch of HumaneWatch.org, a watchdog project dedicated to analyzing the activities of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). HumaneWatch will include a blog written by CCF’s Director …
FL Beef Plan Set for Upcoming Year
Chairman of the Florida Beef Council, George Kempfer, knows there are many challenges when it comes to getting the beef message to certain consumers, and that’s one area they will be focusing on in the upcoming year. Download Audio
GA Beef Working with Students
Thanks to funding from a grant, the Georgia Beef Board was able to particpate in an event with high-school students through the Pro-Start program, something that Ashley Hughes said was a great opportunity for them. Download Audio
FL Beef Council Covers Budget Issues
The budget for the upcoming year was the main topic of discussion at yesterdays meeting of the Florida Beef Council according to FBC Chairman Georgia Kempfer. Download Audio
GA Beef Team to Inform Consumers
Georgia Beef Board’s Ashley Hughes says the beef team, comprised of students from the University of Georgia, is ready to start working with consumers. Download Audio
FL Guide Helps Market Cattle Internationally
Florida cattle producers are being offered a new marketing tool to help increase exports of bulls, heifers, brood cows and genetics as seedstock to other countries. Download Audio For more information about this new guide click Here
Florida Beef Council Meets – Approves Upcoming 2010 Promotions
Florida Beef Council members meeting in Kissimmee mid week reviewed and approved a number of beef promotions and outreach activities upcoming. Thanks to producer checkoff dollars, targeted beef promotions will include media outreach and professional interaction with chefs, dietitians, foodservice and educational communities. One special feature promotion will include a weeks-long radio and event promotion and a regional “iron chef” …
New School Menus
It’s just not like it used to be. Today there is healthier, tastier foods being served in our school lunchrooms. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio