This reminder in today from Gene McAvoy, County Extension Director, Regional Vegetable Agent IV, UF/IFAS Hendry County Extension, LaBelle, Florida 33935 Revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Effective April 3, 2009 Introduction U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a reminder that effective April 3, 2009, all U.S. employers are required to use the revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, …
FL Farm Bureau “Ag Watch” Tallahassee Report April 17th
Here’s this week’s 4-17-09 edition of Florida Farm Bureau’s Ag Watch (pdf file) from the FFB Legislative office in Tallahassee.
FL State Hort Society Annual Mtg Set for June 7-9 2009
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—The Florida State Horticultural and Florida Soil and Crop Science Societies will hold their joint, annual meeting June 7 through 9, 2009 at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk, located at 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, Florida.
The Truth About Easter Lilies
We turn our attention to Easter and the Easter lily that has become the traditional flower of the holiday.
Costly to Farmers, Hard to Control
Rural crime increases. Everett Griner tells us all about this dilemma today.
Making Adjustments
People can make adjustments to this economy, but they can not quit eating. Everett Griner talks today about the impact of the recession on agriculture.
2009 Florida Agri-Women Scholarships
In 2009, two $500 scholarships will be awarded by Florida Agri-Women to two female students based on academic standing, service to the community and leadership. One scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman or current undergraduate college student, and the other scholarship will be awarded to a current M.S. or Ph.D. student. Applicants must be female, a U.S. citizen, …
A Good Thing for Farmers
What is this? Everett Griner tells us just how good it used to be and still is.
Statistics from the 2007 Census
There is some interesting numbers from the 2007 Census, and Everett Griner gives them to us and tells us why they are so good for the farmers.
Thirty One Years Later, it is Still a Good Law
What is this law? Everett Griner tells us and why.