This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talking about the availability and safety of Florida seafood from the Gulf of Mexico, a year out from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. More information is available on the web at Florida Gulf Safe Seafood. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam. Sponsored ContentCIR …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Ag Literacy Day
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talking about Agriculture Literacy Day on April 26th. This year’s featured children’s book, “Florida Farms at Work,” highlights the different careers related to Florida agriculture. To learn more and to register as a volunteer reader, visit the Florida Agriculture in the Classroom web site. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Healthy Schools for Healthy Lives
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talking about about proposed legislation that would move school food and nutrition programs to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. More information is available online by clicking on Healthy Schools for Healthy Lives Act. To find out what others are saying about the proposed legislation, click on What …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Protecting Your Home From Wildfire
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talking about steps to take to protect your home against wildfire. More information is available online at Protecting Your Home and Firewise Communities. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Tomato Shortage Myth
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight has Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam setting straight the erroneous idea that there is currently a shortage of Florida tomatoes. For more information on this topic, click on Latest Fast-Food Myth. Download Audio You can follow Commissioner Putnam on Facebook, www.facebook.com/adamputnam, or Twitter, @adamputnam. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Wounded Warriors
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is on state legislation that Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, Senator Alan Hays and Representative Greg Steube have proposed to designate certain areas of certain Florida state forests as “Wounded Warrior Special Hunt Areas.” Download Audio For more news and information about Florida agriculture, visit FreshFromFlorida.com on the web. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Speaking up for Ag
In advance of the 2011 Florida Legislative Session, starting March 8, 2-11, this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam encouraging those in the Ag community to speak up about issues of importance to agriculture and the rural way of life. For news and information about Florida agriculture, visit FreshFromFlorida.com on the web. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Land Grant Colleges and Extension
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam’s report about the important role the land grant colleges and universities play in providing services to local communities through the county extension offices. Download Audio Click on Land Grant Colleges for information about the establishment of these historic institutions. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
FL Ag Woman of the Year
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam’s report about the presentation of the Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award to Ann Holt of Belle Glade, during the opening-day luncheon at the Florida State Fair in Tampa this coming Thursday, February 10th as the Commissioner will be presenting the award to Mrs. Holt. Download Audio More …
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on Leadership and 4-H
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight is Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam’s report about the role participating in 4-H plays in developing life and leadership skills. Download Audio More information about Florida 4-H can be found online at Florida4H.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024