AGRItunity 2010 conference slated for Jan. 23

This info provided by Gary K. England, Sumter County, FL commercial horticulture agent AGRItunity 2010, a West Central Florida farming conference and trade show, will take place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Sumter County Fairgrounds near Webster. The conference’s keynote address features well-known local food advocate Sharon Yeago of the Farmers Market Coalition. She’ll …

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Looking at the Issues and Opportunities Facing Farmers in 2010

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NCBA Supports Interstate Shipments

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Hazardous Jobs

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USDA and IRS Reach Agreement

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USDA Promoting New Initiative

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