Citrus Industry Legends Inducted into Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Friday, March 11, was the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Celebration Luncheon, where a crowd of over 400 citrus community and industry members welcomed three new inductees into the Hall of Fame. The inductees are Dr. William S. “Bill” Castle of Lake Alfred, John C. “Jack” Norris of Palm City, …
Wind Tunnel, Oysters, Beef Promotion Spice Up Florida Budget
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, March 14, 2016………. The state’s new $82.3 billion budget, approved by lawmakers Friday, isn’t all about the big expenses of government, such as education, health care, law enforcement and transportation. Throughout the record spending plan are hundreds of local and agency projects that some lawmakers argued will help …
Florida Ag Hall of Fame is Next Week
The University of Florida/IFAS wants to congratulate this year’s inductees into the Florida Ag Hall of Fame. Dr. Jack Payne, senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, says there are four deserving folks that will be inducted on February 9 in Tampa. Download Audio
Florida Cattleman to Be Honored by Agricultural Hall of Fame
The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame honors men and women who have made lasting contributions to agriculture in the state. And one of those being inducted this year is Billy Kempfer, with Deer Park Ranch-Kempfer Cattle Company located in Brevard and Osceola counties. AgNet Media’s Gary Cooper caught up with him during
Tickets Now on Sale for Feb. 9 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Banquet
From the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame: TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 4, 2016) — Tickets are on sale for the 37th annual Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame banquet on Feb. 9, which will honor four inductees who have made invaluable contributions to Florida agriculture. The banquet, which each year celebrates the accomplishments of industry leaders who have served in research, education …
Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees Chosen for 2016
LAKELAND, Fla. (December 11, 2015) – The Selection Committee for The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame has announced three distinguished leaders will be inducted into the hall during the 54th Citrus Celebration Luncheon on Friday, March 11, 2016, at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Dr. William S. “Bill” Castle of Lake Alfred, John C. “Jack” Norris of Palm City and …
Commissioner Adam Putnam Announces Lisa Hinton as 2015 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that Lisa Hinton, a fifth generation Floridian, has been named the 2015 Woman of the Year in Agriculture. Lisa Hinton has dedicated herself to the advancement of Florida agriculture, agriculture education and youth programs. The award, now in its 31st …
Commissioner Putnam Announces 2016 Agriculture Hall of Fame Honorees
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation announced today four honorees who will be inducted into the Florida Agriculture Hall of Fame for 2016. These individuals have made outstanding contributions to Florida’s agriculture industry and mentored future leaders in
Research Funding for University of Florida/IFAS Hits All-Time High
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Research funding for the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences hit an all-time high in Fiscal Year 2015, at almost $125.82 million, according to figures released this month by the UF Office of Research. The UF/IFAS total, representing funds from grant awards, contracted research, donations and other sources, exceeds …
Meat Industry Hall of Fame to Honor Jo Ann Smith
From the Meat Industry Hall of Fame: The Meat Industry Hall of Fame has announced they will be honoring Jo Ann Smith from Florida as one of seven members of the 2015 class. Smith began her involvement with the beef industry in the late 1960s when she became a member of the Florida Beef Council, the USDA Animal