Commissioners Spotlight on Xtreme Cuisine Contest

Randall Weiseman FL Commissioner Report, Florida, General

This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about a cooking contest that has been added to “Xtreme Cuisine,” a program which introduces kids around the state to the world of cooking and good nutrition. More information is available online by clicking on Xtreme Cuisine Cooking Contest. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Homemade Smokes

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

They might be cheaper, but Everett Griner tells us that they are also more hazardous. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Company Agrees to Raise Farm Worker Wages

Gary Cooper Alabama, Citrus, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

(From “News Service of Florida” 9-25-09) Advocates for Florida tomato workers on Friday added the world’s largest contract food provider to the list of companies willing to spend more to improve workers’ wages. Meeting with U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis in Washington, D.C., the Coalition of Immokalee Workers announced an agreement with Compass Group in which the company would …

FFB Ag in the Classroom Mini Grants

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

(Gainesville, Fla.) – The Florida Farm Bureau Federation reminds teachers that Oct. 2 is the deadline to apply for its Ag in the Classroom Mini-Grants. The grants are designed to assist educators with projects like Playground design and painting. Playground markings play a crucial role in promoting safety by defining play zones and providing visual cues for children. If you …

Driving on Eggshells

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

Researchers have found a way to turn discarded eggshells into an alternative energy resource. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Processors and Subtropical Technology Conference Meeting

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida, General

The Citrus Processors and Subtropical Technology Conference Meeting is coming up next month: When: Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 Where: Citrus Research and Education Center, 700 Experiment Station Road, Lake Alfred, FL 33850 Time: Registration and coffee begin at 8:15 A.M., Program starts at 8:45 A.M. and ends at 4:00 P.M. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …