Amidst photos of the “River of Grass” Florida Governor Charlie Crist this week explained a plan to reduce the size of the proposed U S Sugar purchase plan in hopes of saving the deal. The battered economy has lots of folks asking lots of questions about the reasoning, and the timing of the deal. Meanwhile, U S Sugar put out …
Janice Whitaker Honored with 2009 Mrs. Peach Award
Janice Whitaker is a true Georgia peach. In 1986 she began her career working in the peach industry as a corporate secretary for Evans Farms in Fort Valley, GA. Twenty-three years later the industry that she has served so well was able to honor her with the first ever 2009 Mrs. Peach Award. The award, presently known as the Mr. …
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.
GA Governor Perdue Declares State of Emergency for Six Counties
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue’s office put out this news release this afternoon: ATLANTA– Today Governor Sonny Perdue issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in six counties affected by heavy rain and severe weather that passed through Georgia on Friday and Saturday. The counties are Baker, Colquitt, Miller, Tift, Turner and Worth. The counties requested help from the …
FarmShare: Saving FL Millions in Feeding Needy–At Risk in Budget
Even though the volunteer-operated Farm Share program saves the state millions of dollars a year in exchange for a few hundred thousand in funding, some state lawmakers may still be having a hard time getting it. The program’s founder, Patricia Robbins, discusses the program and its budget challenges in these three features. Bottom line, Farm Share and its fresh produce …
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.
Managing Fertilizer Cost
When considering input cost many producers take a second look at their fertilizer expenses and Jimmy Johnson with Agrotain says that they can help make the farmer’s fertilizer go further.
Thirty One Years Later, it is Still a Good Law
What is this law? Everett Griner tells us and why.