On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about Citrus County dairyman Dale McClellan who was named Southeastern Farmer of the Year at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie George this past October. Download Audio In 2004, Dale McClellan was a winner of the Agricultural Environmental Leadership Award. For more information about his dairy operations and activities that …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Being Firewise about Wildfire
In this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, FL Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about steps to take to make your home safer from wildfire if you live near a forest or wildland area. Download Audio For more information, click on: Firewise.org Protecting Your Home from Wildfire Dry Conditions Throughout Florida Increase Risk of Fire Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Buying Florida Christmas Trees
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Commissioner Adam Putnam talks about the availability of Florida-grown Christmas trees and the benefits of buying local. More information is available online at Florida Christmas Tree Farms. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Charitable Giving
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Liz Compton, Chief of Compliance with the Consumer Services Division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, talks about charitable giving. 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. …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the 150th Anniversary of the Morrill Act
In this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, FL Ag Commissioner Adam Putnam commemorates the 150th Anniversary of The Morrill Act, which laid the foundation for our country’s land grant colleges and universities. These teaching, research and service institutions share their knowledge and skills through the cooperative extension offices that reside in almost every county in the nation. Download Audio For more …
A Land of Plentiful Food
A Thanksgiving message from Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture: Next year, Florida will celebrate 500 years since it was discovered by Juan Ponce de Leon. He named this land “La Florida” because it was the season known in Spain as “Pascua Florida,” the Festival of Flowers, and because much of the land’s vegetation was in bloom. Later, in 1539, another European …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Cooking Dressing Outside the Bird
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Chef Justin Timineri, the “Fresh From Florida” Culinary Ambassador, talks about why it’s safer to cook turkey dressing outside the bird and why the turkey will be more juicy if you do. For more information and to download some great “Fresh From Florida” recipes, click on Chef Justin. Download Audio To find seasonal recipes …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Holiday Food Safety with Chef Justin
On this week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight, Chef Justin Timineri, the “Fresh From Florida” Culinary Ambassador, talks about steps to take when preparing food during the holidays to prevent food borne illness. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Community Farmers’ Markets
This week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight is about about the growth of Florida’s community farmers’ markets and how many have evolved into weekly festivals with live music, arts and crafts, and outreach programs. More information is available online by clicking on Florida Community Farmers’ Markets. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on 4-H and Leadership
This week’s Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight is about how participation in 4-H helped Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam develop the citizenship, speaking, organizational and leadership skills that he draws on to this day. Download Audio Click on VIDEO to watch a short program about 4-H, or click on Florida 4-H to visit the organization’s website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …