Columns
A citrus thief in our midst
THERE IS NO DOUBT that these tough economic times seem to be affecting just about...
Editor’s Blog: Wrapped up in the pages of this R&R edition
I CAN HARDLY BELIEVE it’s September already! Imagine, less than three months from now, we’ll...
Covering the bases with an equine wellness program
HORSES, AS WELL AS HUMANS, benefit from preventative medicine. It is often a better practice...
Third-party audits — insuring the cold chain
THIRD-PARTY AUDITORS are independent, industry audit certification bodies that verify all aspects of self-policing and...
Insights for the family-owned operation
WHEN IT COMES to your small business, there is usually no such thing as too...
Citrus season preparedness: Harvesting and labor compliance
WE ARE JUST GETTING STARTED this season in the citrus industry, and if you haven’t...
Summer winding down means winding up for planting
IT SEEMS HARD to believe that the summer is already winding down. However, with some...
Commissioner’s AgriCorner: Never a day’s rest for Florida’s energy
IT’S BEEN ONE YEAR since the Florida Legislature transferred the responsibilities of the state’s Energy...
PCFB | President’s column (September 2012)
AFFORDABILITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY are all ideas that we constantly strive for in the agriculture...
Commissioner’s AgriCorner: Expanding markets for Florida agricultural products
Though the United States grows increasingly dependent on foreign countries for many necessities, we still...
PCFB President’s Column: Learn about the candidates and issues
ELECTION CYCLES ARE ALWAYS critical to the future of our county, state, and nation. In...
A tale of the cold chain when broken
DURING THE YEAR, we’ve summarized the importance of establishing and maintaining an effective cold chain...
How to treat a cut or skin irritation on goat or sheep
Behavioral changes in your goat or sheep sometimes can indicate a recent injury or skin...
Land management needs in the grove
As you know, there is a lot of uncertainty in the Florida citrus industry these...
Publisher Letter: Small farms and businesses — a mainstay of America
Independently owned small businesses are a vital ingredient to the economy of our country, and...
Early planning for prescribed burns
We have talked before about the need for prescribed fire as a tool in land...
Electronic timekeeping for harvesting labor
As we start to think about the upcoming harvesting season for citrus and other crops...
Taking a look at contractors and vendors
Last month we put the spotlight on the staff that helps your business run on...
Editor’s Blog: Looking at the BIGGER picture of small farms
IN THIS (AUGUST 2012) EDITION of Central Florida Ag News, we’ve given some special attention...
Simple steps for assessing staff needs
Last month we discussed the importance of attracting and keeping your customers. Now let’s take...
