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ZOOMING IN ON AGRICULTURE IN YOUR COMMUNITY

THIS PHOTO is a
testament to a favorite

Florida pastime, quail
hunting, which is never

without a hunting dog.
Photo submitted by

Barthle Brothers Ranch

THIS YOUNG

CALF AT TRIPLE L IMOGENE YAR
FARMS is playing BOROUGH (second from left) was recognized for her nu-
merous contributions to Florida agriculture and for being the irst female
peak-a-boo with the recipi- ent of
camera. Find out the Farm Credit/Florida Cattlemen’s Association Outstanding Rancher
& Leadership Award. Celebrating her accomplishments ar
more about this ag THERE’S JUST e (from left) Rick
operation on PAGE Dantzler, Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency in Florida; Ron
SOMETHING about O’Connor, Director of Marketing and Governm
22. Photosubmitted the Florida palm tree. In ental Affairs for Farm Credit
of Central Florida; and Wes Williamson, President of The Florida Cattlemen’s
by SARA LASSETER
this photo, the irst word Association. photo submitted by R
that comes to mind is ON O’CONNOR, Farm Credit

“majesty.” To read more
Editor's Pics
about the rancher’s wife
who took this photo, turn
Here are my favorite photos from ranches, farms, agribusinesses,
toPAGE 8. photoby and more featured in this edition! If you have a favorite agriphoto,
LYNN SCARBOROUGH
we’d like to share it with our readers. Submit your 4-H club, FFA,

livestock, alternative crop, farmers' market, nature or wildlife
photo to me, or share it with us on Facebook.

Email: celeste.walls@centralfloridamediagroup.com

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WHY THE LAW IS PERSONAL

from our clients. Casework is very ATTORNEYS followveryspeciicrules A client-vendor relationship is built
complex and requires attention of conduct, which have been established by upon mutual trust, where both parties

to many details. Having open the American Bar Association, and these are open about what they need from the

and frank discussions will help rules also afect our ability to establish relationship, and are lexible and willing
with information exchange and trust with our clients. But the law is to change their way of doing things, if

establishing trust.
personal, and here’s why: We stay with our needed.
clients for months and in some cases years, Deine your working relationship.
Communicate clearly
by MIKE MARTIN
deliberating over the most intimate details It is imperative that you and your clients and oten. Discuss and
of the case. So, it’s imperative we develop both understand what the relationship agree on what the best

a trusting relationship with them and even will entail, the expectations, and how the means of communication
communication, clients will feel less
with others involved. Below are a few case strategy will be developed and what will be for both of you. Communication fearful and more like a participant in the

observations I’ve made on establishing that involves.
increases trust. With clear and consistent
entire process.

personal relationships. hese can also Show a genuine interest in your client,
transcend over to other industries.
in what they do, and how they came to BIO: Michael Martin of Martin Law Oice in Lakeland specializes in agriculture and environmental
legal representation. A native of Polk County, Mike attended college at Sewanee in Tennessee, before
Begin by listening and learning your seek your services.
client’s expectations and their thoughts on Ask questions, including seeking obtaining a doctorate in law from the University of Florida and has tried numerous cases nationwide
since that time. Mike also serves as the director of the FFA Foundation and is the author of the novel,
establishing a professional relationship.
feedback. We all can and should learn
he Crestfallen Rose.

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