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july 2014
11 I AM A CITRUS GROWER . . . More than just a poem, this composition by Amy Polk is a reflection on the toils with soil in the life of a grower.
15 FAMILY RANCH
RECEIVES AUDUBON’S ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD Audubon Florida recently named a fourth-generation local cattle business and family ranch the recipient of its 2014 Sustainable Rancher Award.
16 WITH MORE ARSENAL AGAINST GREENING COMES NEW PLANTINGS
As citrus greening continues to plague Florida groves, researchers work headlong to develop methods for combatting the disease. Meanwhile, much like investors buying in a down market, some families are deciding to put their money into the business that’s been their livelihood for generations.
32 STUDENTS AND STALLIONS GET AN EDUCATION
Discover what students learn and how champion breeds are made at the UF Equine Sciences Program in preparation for their annual Performance Horse Sale.
44 MORE THAN JUST
FARMERS WITH BENEFITS Whether they join for the benefits or to help advance a good cause, members of Polk County Farm Bureau talk shop about the value of being a part of the “voice of agriculture.”
ON THE COVER
Kyle Story, a fourth-generation citrus grower and president of the Polk County Farm Bureau, stands amidst a few rows of his family groves that have recently been reset. Despite the serious threat
of greening, Kyle along with other researchers, industry professionals, and fellow growers are cautiously pressing onward. Cover photo by PEZZIMENTI
DEPARTMENTS
8 Commissioner’s AgriCorner
12 President’s Column 14 Publisher Letter
18 Recipe Spotlight 22 Editor’s Blog 36-40 agcommunity 42 Calendar of Events 46 Classified Directory 49 @griTech
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