On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the release of the latest Florida Agriculture by the Numbers publication. This free resource contains the latest information about Florida produce and livestock commodities, including price histories and production levels for the last ten years. Download Audio To view the publication online, click on Ag by the Numbers. For …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Florida’s School Nutrition Programs
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam gives us a one-year update on the progress being made since the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services took over management of the state’s school nutrition programs at the beginning of last year. Download Audio More information is available on line by clicking on Fresh For Florida Kids. Sponsored ContentCIR …
Farmers Encouraged to Continue Momentum Created by Super Bowl Ad
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says Rural America shouldn’t let the opportunity created by the Dodge Super Bowl ad go to waste. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Florida State Fair
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the 2013 Florida State Fair, which runs February 7th through the 18th at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. In addition to all the usual great food, rides and agricultural exhibits, this year’s Fair celebrates the 500th anniversary of the discovery of Florida by Ponce de Leon in 1513. …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight In Memoriam – Doyle Conner
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the passing last month of former Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle Conner (1928 – 2012). Doyle Conner was in college when elected to the state House, rose to be the youngest Speaker of the House ever and served as Commissioner of Agriculture for 30 years (1961 – 1991). More information …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Vital Role of Bees
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the vital role honey bees play in pollinating Florida agricultural crops and helping to put food on our tables. More information is available online by clicking on Honey Bees. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Florida Agriculture and the Economy
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the importance of agriculture to Florida’s economy. More information is available online by clicking on Florida Ag Stats and Overview. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Camp Prairie Dedication
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the dedication of Camp Prairie, the first Operation Outdoor Freedom hunt site that is fully accessible and equipped to accommodate the needs of our injured military heroes. Download Audio For more information about Camp Prairie, click on Camp Dedication. For more information about Operation Outdoor Freedom, click on Upcoming …
With Your Help, We’re Making Great Progress
Here’s a message from Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam: Dear Friends, Just two years ago, I was sworn in to serve as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture and today marks the halfway point in my four-year term. Looking back on the last two years, I’m proud of the Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Census of Agriculture
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Jim Ewing, Acting Director of the Florida office of the USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service urges Florida agriculture producers to participate in the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Download Audio More information is available on the web, including how to respond to the census online, by clicking on USDA Census. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …