Cultivating an industry
Tracking the growth of agritourism for Florida farms. Creating an industry takes hard work and a stomach for risk.
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November 2014
Florida artist paints windows to the past in House Chambers
Larger-than-life art by Christopher Still Florida artist Christopher Still told his mother at four years old, “I’m going to be an artist.” Now his collection of Florida-themed murals hang in the House Chambers of the Florida House of Representatives in Tallahassee. His artwork was selected during a national search headed up by then Speaker of
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The Vital Component
The second most abundant element in the Earth’s crust… Found in varying concentrations in virtually all biological systems… Silicon is everywhere. Although there has been a fair amount of research into the integral role of silicon in biology, researchers are just unearthing the crucial role of silicon in optimizing crop health.
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The best way to be two places at once
In the hustle and bustle of life, we often find ourselves being double-booked for two important engagements. In these cases, it might be necessary to sacrifice one obligation for another. Take this scenario for example: You’ve been searching for the perfect home for almost a year, and you’re excited because you think you may have
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2014 PCFB Ag Tour Close Up
Polk County Farm Bureau, in collaboration with UF/IFAS Extension, held its biennial Ag Tour. This year’s event allowed attendees to learn about Florida agriculture from four distinctly unique and cutting-edge ag operations. The tour’s four stops included Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery in Frostproof; Roosevelt Farms in Lake Wales; Five Star Family Growers Farm in Auburndale;
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Business rules for the affordable care act, part II
More than nine months since the Affordable Care Act really went into effect, and with open enrollment for mandated individual healthcare coverage coming up again Nov. 15, it will be interesting to see how Obamacare plays in the Nov. 4 election.
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Are calves falling prey to Florida panthers?
Two-year study reveals some panther attack habits on cattle ranches A recently completed study on the interaction of Florida panthers and cattle ranches shows that the frequency of big-cat attacks on calves depends on location and landscape.
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The unsung heroes in the fight for food safety
In the language of today’s younger generation, it’s time we give some props to the warehousemen and women in the nation’s food cold supply chain.
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Your estate and your family’s future
True wealth management means having a holistic view of all aspects of your financial life. It involves understanding what’s important to you and the causes and goals you find meaningful. These should all form the basis of an estate plan suited to you and your family’s circumstances.
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