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Florida has a resilient food system and sheds light on local markets FloridAgriculture eNews, August 2020 Contributing Author: Jessica Mendes Ryals Sustainable Food Systems Agent, UF/IFAS Extension, Collier County Jessicaryals@ufl.edu The nation is once again faced with two important questions; who produces our food? And how does it get to our plate? Under the best [...]
2020 Constitutional Amendments FloridAgriculture eNewsletter, August 2020 The process to amend the states constitution is interesting in Florida, as there are multiple avenues to change our state’s overarching governing document. Florida Farm Bureau takes a close look at all of the constitutional proposals on the ballot and has always been wary of citizen initiatives that [...]
From Your Land-Grant Partner FloridAgriculture eNews, August 2020 jangle@ufl.edu @IFAS_VP An absolutely essential part of the work of University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is also one of the most enjoyable. It’s the ongoing conversation with Farm Bureau partners to ensure our science is relevant to farmers’ needs. It started even before [...]
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County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Updates With so much changing so quickly, we are tracking the latest postponements or cancellations of county annual meeting events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see the most recent updates to events. We encourage you to call your county Farm Bureau directly for questions on the latest events. CANCELED [...]
Florida Farm Bureau Names Legislators of the Year FloridAgriculture July eNewsletter Florida Farm Bureau has named two state legislators for their commitment to agriculture during the 2020 legislative session. Rep. Blaise Ingoglia and Sen. Debbie Mayfield played leading roles in their support for agricultural issues. Representative Blaise Ingoglia Chairman Blaise Ingoglia has been a legislative [...]
Ag Talk: Jack Payne July FloridAgriculture eNewsletter jackpayne@ufl.edu By Jack Payne Jack Payne Passing the John Hoblick test helped get me the best job I’ve ever had. It’s the one I have now, at least for a few more weeks. John vetted me through his Farm Bureau contacts in Iowa and Utah, where I’d previously [...]
UF/IFAS Scientist Research Citrus Fruit Drop June FloridAgriculture eNewsletter UF/IFAS citrus scientists Tripti Vashisth and Fernando Alferez are studying what causes pre-harvest fruit drop in Hamlin and Valencia trees. The drop in fruit leads to losses for farmers because there is less fruit to harvest. A 10% to 15% fruit drop is normal for a [...]
FFBF Joins other Business Groups on COVID RESET Taskforce June FloridAgriculture eNews The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF), Florida Retail Federation (FRF) and National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) have recently joined together to create a task force to Restore Economic Strength through Employment & Tourism (RESET). The task force, which will be co-chaired by [...]
