On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about this year’s Woman of the Year in Agriculture, Lynetta Griner of Levy County. More information is available online by clicking on Ag Woman of the Year. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Energy Proposals for 2014 Session
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about his energy proposals for the 2014 Legislative Session, which include a substantial cut on the tax businesses pay for energy … and a tax holiday weekend for energy efficient appliances. More information is available online by clicking on Energy Legislative Proposals. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Water is Top Issue
On this first Commissioner’s Spotlight of the new year, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about what he considers to be the most significant long-term challenge facing the state of Florida: water. We’re using water faster than Mother Nature can replenish it. To learn more about the challenges to the state’s water quality and availability, download the most recent …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Safe Christmas Tree Disposal
Jim Karels is Florida’s State Forester … and as such, he’s also Director of the Florida Forest Service. On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Jim talks about how to safely dispose of a Christmas tree after the holidays. Escaped debris from outdoor burning is one of the top causes of wildfires in Florida. To learn more, click on Wildfire Prevention Download …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Home Energy Savings
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the MyFloridaHomeEnergy.com website where homeowners can use a helpful interactive tool to analyze their current energy use and identify energy-efficient products and services that will potentially reduce their energy use, along with their utility bills. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Rescue Dog Sniffs Out Termites
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about efforts to eliminate the invasive and destructive conehead termite from its foothold in Broward County; and about a new canine recruit who has been drafted to assist the eradication team. More information is available online by clicking on Fighting Invasive Conehead Termites. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Charitable Gift Givers’ Guide
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the importance of knowing if donations to a charity are being spent responsibly before giving and how to find out. More information is available online by clicking on Gift Givers’ Guide. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …
Florida Commissioners Spotlight: Choose Florida Christmas Trees
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam encourages listeners to choose a Florida-grown Christmas tree this holiday season. To find a list of Florida Christmas tree farms where you can either choose and cut your own tree – or select a potted Christmas tree that can be planted after the holidays – click on Florida Christmas …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Giving Thanks
On this week of Thanksgiving, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the importance of agriculture and how much we have to be thankful for. To get a recipe for a tasty dish that will go perfectly with any Thanksgiving meal, click on Colorful Squash and Tomato Gratin. To see some tips on handling food safely while preparing, cooking …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on My Florida Farm Weather
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about “My Florida Farm Weather” — a new program that allows growers to get real-time local weather data from their computers or smartphones. More information is available online by clicking on New Farm Weather Program. To get real-time local weather data, click on My Florida Farm Weather. Download …