On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the importance of being especially careful with fire as we celebrate the Fourth of July. More information about fire safety is available on the Florida Forest Service website by clicking on Fire Prevention. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Preserving Florida’s Fresh Water
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about how Florida’s environment, economy and quality of life depend on water. To learn more about how Florida’s future is tied to water, read an article by Commissioner Putnam on the topic by clicking on Keeping Florida’s Water Flowing. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Fighting Ag Pests and Diseases
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the formidable list of pests and diseases that threaten Florida’s plants, trees and crops. More information is available online by clicking on Division of Plant Industry – Hot Topics. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …
Don’t Pack a Pest
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the “Don’t Pack a Pest” public awareness campaign, which informs travelers about the damage that harmful pests and diseases can inflict on plants, trees and crops; and helps them understand the importance of declaring their agricultural items for inspection when they travel. More information is available online …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Summer BreakSpot
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the Summer BreakSpot program, which provides free, nutritious meals to children in need over the summer. To find a local Summer BreakSpot site, call the United Way’s national referral hotline at 2-1-1, visit SummerFoodFlorida.org on the web, or text FoodFL to 877-877. Download Audio You can follow …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Safety of Florida Seafood
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the results of extensive testing of seafood products from the Gulf of Mexico that confirm that Florida seafood is safe to eat. Details about the test results are available online by clicking on Seafood Safety Lab Results. To learn more about Florida’s remarkable seafood industry and delicious …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Memorial Day Fire Safety
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam provides some tips from the Florida Forest Service about steps to take to be safe with fire over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. More information is available on the Florida Forest Service website by clicking on Fire Prevention. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Equine Diseases and Mosquitoes
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Dr. Michael Short, Equine Programs Manager with the Division of Animal Industry at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services urges horse owners to contact their veterinarian and have their animals vaccinated against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus. More information about these serious mosquito-borne equine diseases is available on the website of …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on FL Ag in the Classroom
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, talks about how the Florida Agriculture in the Classroom program develops and trains teachers through workshops and materials, which they in turn use to educate students about the importance of agriculture. Florida Ag in the Classroom is funded by sales of the specialty agricultural license plate known as the …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Charitable Contributions
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, talks about charitable giving in the aftermath of a tragedy or disaster. All charities soliciting within the state of Florida (excluding religious, educational and governmental entities) are required to register and file financial information with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. To check whether or not a …