Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington, D.C. to voice concerns about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s potential negative economic impact on Florida’s produce industry. Excerpts from Commissioner Putnam’s remarks are below: “I’d like to address how the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement could further impact vital US farm sectors in the absence of measures …
Feast on Florida-Grown Foods This Thanksgiving
As we sit down to dine during the annual Thanksgiving feast, it’s worth noting that much of what we eat comes from Florida farmers, say University of Florida researchers. Better still, scientists with the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences try to see if they can breed and grow certain crops in Florida to help growers and consumers. When …
Celebrating National Pickle Day
Cathy Isom fill us in about celebrating a popular snack food that Americans eat more than 5-millions pound worth every year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Celebrating National Pickle Day Today is National Pickle Day. Whether you prefer them Dill, Gherkin, Brined, Kosher Dill, Polish, or Bread and Butter, just to name a few, there’s probably a …
Growing Veggies Indoors All Year Long
You are one of these folks that loves growing your own vegetables. Have no fear, Cathy Isom is here filling you in about some veggies you can grow indoors all year long. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growing Veggies Indoors All Year Long When colder temperatures keep you from tending to your garden outdoors, avoid the wintertime …
Agri View: BFTP-Preserving Our Home-Grown Food
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about preserving home-grown food rapidly growing, giving a new life to the fruit jar, in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Preserving Our Home-Grown Food Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …
Greens to Plant for Cold Weather Gardening
Cathy Isom fills us in about some great greens to plant for cold weather gardening. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Greens to Plant for Cold Weather Gardening Gardening doesn’t just begin in the spring and end in the autumn. We can have plenty of plants growing well into the winter, too. And those plants, such as greens, like …
Agri View: BFTP-Selling Directly to the Consumer
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about more farmers are learning about selling their products directly to the consumers in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Selling Directly to the Consumer Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and …
Georgia Produce Safety Rule Update
The Georgia Farm Safety Program was established in 2013 to develop partnerships and relationships with Georgia Farmers in preparation for new regulatory requirements for Produce Safety under the Food Safety Modernization Act enacted by the U.S. Congress. The Georgia Department of Agriculture is working closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the implementation and enforcement of this rule. …
Preparing the Garden for Next Year’s Crop
Continuing her series on transitioning from fall to winter gardening, Cathy Isom has some tips about preparing your garden for next year’s crop during the winter months. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Preparing the Garden for Next Year’s Crop By now you have probably started a list of how to prepare for the winter months when it comes …
Fall Garden Transition Do’s and Don’ts
Our Fall gardening is winding down and it is time to transition over to Winter gardening. Cathy Isom gives us the Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to Fall gardening. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Fall Garden Transition Do’s and Don’ts When it comes to gardening in the late fall, it’s important to have a do’s list… …