Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Operation Outdoor Freedom

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On this Veterans Day, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about Operation Outdoor Freedom, a special program that honors men and women who were injured while serving in the U.S. military. More information is available online at OperationOutdoorFreedom.com. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Agriscience Education Leadership Program

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the Agriscience Education Leadership Program – a way for teachers to experience Florida agriculture firsthand and help them expand their ag curriculum. More information is available online by clicking on Teachers Chosen for Innovative Program and Agriscience Education Leadership. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Forest Inventory Results

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the results of the recent survey of Florida’s forest resources. More information is available online by clicking on Statewide Forest Inventory. To access the survey’s final reports and documents, click on Comprehensive Analysis and Study. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Benefits of Prescribed Fire

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the benefits of prescribed burning in helping to protect Florida’s forest habitats and preserve the state’s endangered species. More information is available online by clicking on Prescribed Fire. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Protecting Kids from Identity Theft

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about a new legislative bill called the Keeping Identity Safe Act that would help prevent children from falling victim to identity theft. More information is available online by clicking on KIDS Act. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on What’s In Season

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about how knowing what fruits and vegetables are in season is the key to planning menus and creating shopping lists. To see what produce is in season in October and print out a list, click on, Produce Available in October. To view a chart showing produce availability for …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on National Farm to School Month

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about how National Farm to School Month celebrates efforts to connect schools and local farmers to get more fresh fruits and vegetables into school cafeterias. Information about the Florida Farm to School program is available online by clicking on Farm to School FAQ. Download Audio You can follow …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on New Oyster Farming Technique

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about a new oyster farming technique that could help save the oyster industry in Florida. More information is available online by clicking on Oysters in Cages. To learn more about shellfish harvesting in Florida, click on Shellfish: A Valuable and Renewable Natural Resource. Download Audio You can follow …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Florida Energy Summit

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the upcoming Florida Energy Summit, scheduled for October 14th through the 15th at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando. Presenters and participants will examine the rapidly changing energy sector and discuss ways Florida can take advantage of the opportunities. Visit FloridaEnergySummit.com for more information. Download Audio …

Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on The First Thanksgiving

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On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the first Thanksgiving celebrated in North America. More information about Florida’s remarkable history is available online at Florida Agriculture: 500 Years in the Making. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New …