With the recently released study indicating that the costs of meeting EPA’s proposed numeric water nutrient standards for Florida waters will be significantly higher than federal estimates, Ag Commissioner, Charles Bronson is urging residents and stakeholders to voice their concerns as the public comment period for the proposed rule closes Wednesday, April 28. Written comments can be submitted several ways: …
Organic Again
Everett Griner tells us about a one person study that has been done. You might be real surprised to find out just whom this person was. Download Audio
Classroom Agriculture
AFBF is financing agriculture education, and Everett Griner tells us how it is being done. Download Audio
FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 23, 2010
Here’s this week’s 04-23-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee.
Rural Life Changes
Small town America is changing. Everett Griner tells us what this has to do with agriculture. Download Audio
AL Legislature Passes Garrett Coliseum Bill
Today, last day of the Alabama Legislative session, House Bill 663 concerning Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery passed. Download Audio
Migrant Labor
Agriculture is dependent on migrants. Everett Griner gives us some insight to this dilemma. Download Audio
Health Care
Agriculture is facing health care problems. How much? Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 16, 2010
Here’s this week’s 04-16-10 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee.
Vet Shortage
Farm animal vets are still scarce, but there may be changes coming. How will it help? Everett Griner talks on it today. Download Audio