Beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers would receive some extra help for conservation efforts under the new farm bill proposed by the Bush administration, something that will help many in Florida according to State Conservationist Niles Glasgow. Report (:45 wma)
Well Water Testing is a Deep Subject
Rural well water testing can be a deep subject but USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama can help landowners keep it simple and safe, according to hydraulic engineer Ken Aycock. Report (1:00 wma)
More Property Tax Hearings
More property tax reform hearings are being held this week and next around the state. Florida Farm Bureau is encouraging producers to attend. Report (1:30 wma)
Gulf Coast Agribusiness Conference
The 1st Annual Gulf Coast Agribusiness Conference will be held this Thursday, February 15th in Jay, Florida. Â Report (:45 wma)
Florida Gulf Coast Ag Conference
The very first annual Gulf Coast Agribusiness conference is coming up this week – Thursday February 12 at the West Florida Research and Education Center in Jay. The conference will be held from 7:30 am to 4:45 pm and lunch will be provided – the cost is $20. Report (:45 wma)
Farm Bill Proposal Would Simplify CSP
Simplifying conservation programs is one of the goals of the Bush administration’s 2007 Farm Bill Proposal. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service chief Arlen Lancaster says that is especially true for the Conservation Security program. Report (1:00 wma) Florida State Conservationist Niles Glasgow says the proposed changes in CSP would make the program much more beneficial for Florida producers. Report (1:30 …
FL AgNet Week In Review February 9, 2007
In this week’s pod cast, a NRCS office is damaged by tornadoes, Florida Cattlemen on national committees, Property Tax Hearings scheduled across the state, Florida Farm Bureau involved with the Florida Food Checkout Day, the Florida Department of Agriculture teams up with the Sebring Races, and the FDOC helps kick off the Florida State Fair. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews …
Free Cabbage Plants for Kids
Once again this year Alabama-based Bonnie Plant Farm is offering free cabbage plants to all interested third graders who want to try their hand at growing a variety that can reach up to 50 pounds! Check out www.bonnieplants.com for more information about this popular educational program. Report (1:00 wma)
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson talks about Iabout the LifeSmarts competition at the Florida State Fair on February 19th in Tampa. More information about LifeSmarts – the Ultimate Consumer Challenge, can be found at: http://www.800helpfla.com/lifesmarts.html Report (1:00 wma)
Agriculture and 12 Hours of Sebring
The “Fresh from Florida” message will be promoted to millions of people around the globe this spring during the 55th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. The Florida Department of Agriculture has partnered with Sebring International Raceway to sponsor America’s oldest sports car endurance race, which will be held March 14-17, 2007. The winner of this year’s …