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Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
This morning at 9:30 a.m., the President of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, Jim Strickland, addressed the House Agriculture Committee’s Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Subcommittee about the state of the U.S. Beef industry.
In this testimony, Strickland testified “the challenges cattle producers face regarding federal laws and regulations, including proposed environmental regulations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain, Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration’s proposed livestock marketing rule and more.” To view Strickland’s full testimony, click here.
It’s also important to note that the House of Representatives is set to vote on on H.R. 910 tomorrow: a legislation to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. This legislation is supported by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and they strongly urge all those who care about the beef industry to contact their representative urging to vote in support of this bill. To read more about H.R. 910, click here.
What do you think of this bill? Share your thoughts on our FACEBOOK page or comment on this blog! We want to here from you!
Tags: beef, beef industry, central florida ag news, CFAN, fca, florida cattlemen's association, h.r. 910, jim strickland, national cattlemen's beef association, ncba
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
The Florida Strawberry Festival is set to kick-off this Thursday So don’t forget to head to Plant City with the kids this weekend for some fun – Florida Strawberry style! The 76th annual event boasts the bountiful harvest of strawberries grown in Plant City, along with concerts, rides, games, exhibits of agriculture and more!
Which reminds me, if you’ve never seen the serene beauty of a strawberry field on a cool Florida morning, then feast your eyes on the beautiful pictures of Neat and Sweet Farms in Lakeland.
Photos from this online gallery were also featured in the February edition of Central Florida Ag News. So if you’d like future copies delivered right to your door, then click here to subscribe.
Once you’ve gone to the Florida Strawberry Festival, I encourage you to come back and comment on our Facebook page, right here on this blog, or e-mail me at celeste.walls@centralfloridamediagroup.com and tell me what you enjoyed at this year’s festival.
Tags: agriphotos, central florida ag news, CFAN, Florida Strawberry Festival, lakeland, neat and sweet farms, plant city, strawberries
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Thursday, February 24th, 2011
If you haven’t noticed already, we’ve expanded our AgriPhotos section by creating a new category called “PCFB Events.” The Polk County Farm Bureau (PCFB) hosts and is a part of many events through out the year.
In this category now, you can view photos from the “PCFB Legislative Appreciation Luncheon” and the “PCFB Ag Tour.” But many more photo galleries will be posted here so stay tuned, and happy “agriphoto” viewing!
To view all of our galleries, click here. If you like the photos you see in these galleries, then you’ll love the photos we feature in each edition of Central Florida Ag News! Don’t miss the next edition. You can pick one up at any of our news stand locations or subscribe.
Tags: agriphotos, central florida ag news, CFAN, pcfb, pcfb events, photo galleries, polk county farm bureau
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Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
I’m so excited for the 23rd Annual Polk County Agri-Fest next week! I’ll be heading out there next Tuesday to help Polk County’s 4th graders learn about our diverse agriculture industry. Just in case you haven’t heard, the last week to get involved is February 22nd – 25th and the 28th.
Over 6,000 students attend annually, and this is a great opportunity for them to learn about agriculture in a hands-on, interactive way.
Some of the exhibits included for students at Agri-Fest will be citrus, beef cattle, phosphate, beekeeping, blueberries, horticulture, forestry, and water conservation.
If you haven’t volunteered already, then I hope you’ll make some time to get out there and lend a helping hand. I’m sure volunteers are always in need, and this is sure to be a rewarding opportunity for both the volunteer and the student!
For more information, you should contact the Polk County Farm Bureau office at 863-533-0561 ext 1 or e-mail info@pcfb.org.
For more information about the Polk County Farm Bureau, click here.
Tags: agri-fest, agriculture education, Central Florida AgNews, CFAN, pcfb, polk county, polk county events, polk county farm bureau
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Thursday, December 23rd, 2010
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is “extremely disappointed” with the house for passing the FDA Food Modernization Act. It seems that the act will exempt some small producers and processors from the legislation and this does not bode well for the association or beef producers around the country.
To read the official statement from the NCBA on the passage of this legislation, click here. To read more about the FDA Food Modernization Act, click here.
Tags: CFAN, fda, fda food safety modernization act, national cattlemen's beef association, ncba, statement from ncba
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Friday, December 17th, 2010
The exclusive interviews with Marty Tanner, President of the Florida Aquaculture Association and Allen Register, owner of Gatorama are now viewable on the web, www.CentralFloridaAgNews.com. Notice the massive reptile standing behind us during the interview? Before the tapes were rolling, Allen Register, reassured us that in the cold weather the alligator was too busy soaking up the sun to take notice of anyone standing right next to him. He proved his point by casually walking up to the reptile and lifting his tail up and down before we built up enough nerve to come any closer!
It was an incredible experience, and if you have a chance to head down to Gatorama any time soon, tell the gators I said hi! Enjoy the videos, and keep watching CFAN AgTV.
To read more about alligator farming and the many facets of the aquaculture industry, make sure you get a copy of the December edition of Central Florida AgNews Magazine at any one of our pick-up locations.
Tags: agtv, allen register, alligator, american alligator, Central Florida AgNews, CFAN, cfan agtv, faa, florida aquaculture association, gatorama, marty tanner, videos
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Thursday, December 16th, 2010
This weekend Central Florida AgNews Magazine will be covering Polk County Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Holiday Hayride!
On this scenic hayride through Bartow neighborhoods, you’ll enjoy the lights of George Street. Cost is only $5.00 per person and is from 6-9 pm Friday, 12/17 and Saturday, 12/18 at 1715 US Highway 17 S in Bartow, Fl. 33830.
You have two nights to catch it, so don’t miss out on the fun. Proceeds will benefit the YF&R Leadership and Scholarship Fund. For more information, read the article on our website by clicking here.
Tags: bartow, Central Florida AgNews, CFAN, events, holiday hayride, pcfb, polk county farm bureau, young farmers & ranchers committee
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Wednesday, December 15th, 2010
The holidays are here, and so is the December edition of Central Florida AgNews Magazine (CFAN)! This issue is packed with great gift-giving tips for everyone on your list. And the best part is that every gift suggestion is directly related to the agriculture industry. We’ve also got some great recipe ideas that you can enjoy at holiday gatherings or all year-round. Look for Golden Oyster Chowder on page 9, Snap Bean and Tomato Saute on page 26, and last but not least, “Meat with Some Serious Bite” on page 38.
If you do find the perfect gift for your loved one through the magazine, or have another great ag-related gift idea, I want to hear from you. Don’t hesitate to e-mail me about your ag gift giving experience at celeste.walls@centralfloridamediagroup.com or write to me at Letters to the Editor: 199 Avenue B NW, Suite 240, Winter Haven, FL 33881
If you’re not a subscriber, but you want to be, then click here. If you’ve never read the magazine before, but would like to know more about the vast farming and ranching industries in our great state, then visit one of our many pick-up locations, where you can get a FREE copy of CFAN.
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