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Commissioner’s AgriCorner: Judi Whitson is the 2016 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
AGRICULTURE IN FLORIDA is high-tech. It’s not Old McDonald’s Farm anymore, and in order to feed our global population of 10 billion by 2050, we need to invest in our
Commissioner’s AgriCorner: Farm to School program update
THE BEGINNING OF EACH school year ushers in a whole new set of experiences for Florida’s children, whether it is a new classroom, new teacher, new classmates, or even a
Summer BreakSpot: Spreading Florida’s agricultural bounty when school is out
AS FLORIDA’S COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE, directing more locally grown products to Florida’s school cafeterias and encouraging healthy eating habits is one of my top priorities.
Commissioner’s AgriCorner: Strengthening Florida’s livestock industry
State’s Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory modernized FLORIDA’S FARMERS AND RANCHERS face a variety of threats, including pests, diseases, and market changes. In fact, the survival of Florida’s 500-year-old agriculture
Ag Time with Abby: What does ag education actually teach?
IN RECENT REPORTS, there has been talk of doing away with agriculture education due to budget cuts. Personally, I don’t see why agriculture is not a mandated class. Back in
Commissioner’s AgriCorner: State preserves record 2,500 acres of environmentally sensitive ag land
FOR CENTURIES, Florida’s farmers and ranchers have served as Florida’s original conservationists and great stewards of our natural resources. In recognition of these contributions, the Florida Department of Agriculture and
Commissioner’s AgriCorner: Rolling out a multifaceted plan for continued support of Florida citrus
FLORIDA IS KNOWN for its white sandy beaches, world-class attractions, and (my personal favorite) citrus. Look no further than Florida’s official license plate, with its image of two oranges and
Ag Time with Abby: Careers in ag — Top 10 fields of interest
AS WE ARE KICKING OFF our new year, I am sure most, if not all, of us have created our list of resolutions. Was a new career on your list
Commissioner’s AgriCorner: Water is top priority this legislative session
THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE will begin its annual 60-day legislative session on January 12, and I’m working closely with members of the Legislature to address one of the state’s greatest challenges:
Ag Time with Abby: New FFA chapter takes root
IT IS ALWAYS exciting to have a new chapter established in the FFA, especially when it is one right here in Polk County! Winter Haven Christian School was founded in
