Calling All Kid Chefs: 2014 Student Chef Cook-Off Kicks Off

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From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – Are you a student going into 4th through 12th grade? Do you like to cook? Then this is the contest for you! The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is searching for student chef ambassadors to promote “Fresh From Florida” recipes and products. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …

August Alabama Wildlife School to Be Held in Bibb County

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From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama: Auburn, Ala, July 18, 2014 – The Alabama Association of Conservation Districts’ Forestry and Wildlife Committee will host a Forestry and Wildlife School, on August 21-22, 2014, at the National Guard Armory, 133 Walnut Street, Brent, Alabama. The targeted audience includes landowners and land managers interested in improving wildlife habitat and timber …

Growing Blueberries at Brooksville Ridge in Florida

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From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida: GAINESVILLE, Fla., July 18, 2014—Blueberries were not a trendy super food when MaryAnn Stein first heard about growing them in Florida 30-years ago at a cocktail party. But she remembers being very interested. After raising two children and working an office job, with a degree in anthropology and no experience in agriculture, …

Alabama RC&D Involved in Many Areas

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Mike Roden with the Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils says they help people in many areas of their state. Download Audio To learn more go to their website at www.aarcd.net. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NRCS Continues to Reenroll Expiring CSP Contracts

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USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service reminds landowners who signed up in the Conservation Stewardship Program in 2010, those contracts are about to expire and they encourage re-enrollment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Commissioner Putnam Announces Winners of Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards

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From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Tallahassee, FL – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced the three winners of the state’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award, which recognizes agricultural enterprises that are at the forefront of developing and adopting environmentally innovative farming practices. “The recipients of these awards have each demonstrated a sustained commitment to conserving our …

House Committee Unanimously Approves Southerland Bill to Rein in EPA Overreach

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, II applauded the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s unanimous approval today of legislation he introduced to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers from extending federal regulatory powers to almost any body of water in America. The Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act (H.R. 5078) preserves the …

Alabama NRCS Helping New and Beginning Farmers

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Alabama acting State Conservationist Ben Malone with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, has a reminder that funds are available to assist new and beginning farmers and ranchers in helping them develop and maintain economic viability in their farm operations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

FDACS Accepting Applications for 2014 Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award

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Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services wants your nominations for the 2014 Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award. Since 1985, this award has recognized 30 women who have made a significant contribution to Florida agriculture. Recipients of the Woman of the Year in Agriculture award have come from all parts of the industry, including …