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Florida Agriculture Is Putting Up Big Numbers
I’VE SAID IT BEFORE, but it merits repeating: Florida agriculture is big. Make that HUGE. It’s huge in scope, in numbers, and importance — importance not only to those of
Ag Voices Speak Up on Natural Resources
Agriculture Taking its Position as Region Plans to Meet Future Water Needs Florida is surrounded by water, but, with current resources, it’s not expected to meet future demands for some
Keeping the Land Alive
Florida Cattle Ranchers Work To Preserve Natural Resources From goldfish to formalized best management practices, farmers and ranchers are working together to save resources that the land has provided.
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
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:
Study results shed light on agriculture’s economic significance
| The Polk Agriculture Economic Impact Study reveals ag as an economic pillar | NEARLY HALF of Polk County’s land remained in farm use in 2012, although acreage declined nearly
The red thread that binds: What connects UF/IFAS with Florida farmers
TEACHING, RESEARCH AND OUTREACH are the core of the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), which is a premier institution within the land-grant university system. But it is
