On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about laurel wilt disease, which affects trees such as redbay, avocado, sassafras and other related members of the laurel family. The spread of this disease could be devastating to Florida’s avocado industry. More information is available online by clicking on Laurel Wilt. To view a video about laurel …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Florida’s DO NOT CALL List
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the state’s “Do Not Call” list and how to enroll in this free program to block unwanted telephone sales calls. For more information and to register, click on Do Not Call. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Need for Citrus Greening Research
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about citrus greening and the importance of investing in the research needed to defeat this serious threat to Florida’s $9 billion citrus industry. For more information about citrus greening, click on Citrus Health Response Program. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. …
Florida Agriculture – 500 Years in the Making: The Series Continues
In this writing, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam continues his educational outreach effort to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the April 2, 1513 landing of Juan Ponce de León on our shores, and the impact that arrival has had on our state’s rich agricultural history. This is a real treat for anyone interested in the real story behind the …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on 500 Years in the Making
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the 500th anniversary of the April 2, 1513 landing of Juan Ponce de León on our shores and the impact that arrival has had on our state’s rich agricultural history. Click Here to listen to Commissioner Putnam tell numerous interesting stories about Florida’s agricultural history. Click on …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Protecting Children from Identity Theft
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the increasing number of children who have been the victims of identity theft and about legislation he is proposing that would help guard against that threat. 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 Meeting Florida’s Water Needs
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the role of planning in meeting the growing water needs of the Sunshine State. More information is available online by clicking on Agricultural Water Policy Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Letting Your Voice Be Heard
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the need for those in the Ag community to help educate policy makers about the issues of importance to Florida agriculture. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Literacy Day
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the 10th annual Agriculture Literacy Day, which will be recognized on April 30th. On that day, volunteers will visit elementary school classrooms and read from a book created for the event, called “Florida Farm History!” The book commemorates the 500th anniversary of Ponce de León’s discovery of Florida in …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Florida Strawberry Festival
In advance of the start of the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City on February 28th, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about the importance of the state’s strawberry industry. Click on Florida Strawberry Festival to access information about the event online. To find recipes using delicious Florida strawberries online, click on Strawberry Recipes. Download Audio You can follow …