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Florida Farm Bureau members marched with their hands tied to symbolize Congress' lack of action on immigration reform. About 80 members walked six blocks behind a banner that read "Don't Tie Our Hands: Comprehensive Immigration Reform 2008." This message is important to Florida agriculture. I was proud to take part in this demonstration.
Greetings from the nation's Capitol!
I am in Washington D.C. this week with nearly 100 Florida Farm Bureau members for our organization's annual "Field to the Hill" trip. We are having a great trip so far and it comes at the most opportune time....
Industry work pays off: IFAS receives proportionate cuts
I was on a conference call earlier this week with the Future of Florida Agriculture Task Force to discuss the IFAS budget reductions. As this was a serious concern for all of agriculture, I was pleased to report that IFAS will be shouldering a proportionate cut (6 percent) to the rest of the university programs.
Conservation focus of program on RFD-TV
I am so impressed with the "Farm Bureau Reports" on RFD TV this month. Don't miss out on the new episodes scheduled to air Wednesday.
The April 30 program will profile two winners of Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson’s Environmental Leadership Awards.
Sign up for Farm to Fuel Summit
Once again we are a supporting organization for the Farm to Fuel Summit. This year's event takes place July 30- Aug. 1.
Africanized bees focus of program on RFD-TV
Don't miss the "Farm Bureau Reports" on RFD TV this month. These are really outstanding videos produced by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as a way to inform the public about the state's second largest industry. With the recent death from Africanized bees, the first report is timely.
Teachers honored by Ag in the Classroom
This week I am pleased to congratulate Brent Douglas, a former Florida Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher, as one of three teachers who received Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture Awards from Florida Ag in the Classroom for 2008. Brent was one of two teachers who received the award for the middle school agriscience category. Here's a link to a newspaper article about Brent.
California emissions standards are not right for Florida
In representing the interests of Florida agriculture, I am deeply concerned that Gov. Crist has directed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to begin the rulemaking process to adopt the California auto emission standards, rather than the federal government’s CAFE standards.
Energy highlighted this legislative session
Biofuels. Greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change. Renewable Portfolio Standards. Alternative energy. Cap and Trade. Carbon credits.
April Fools Joke on Scottie Butler
By no means does fun and frolic pervade the days of Farm Bureau staff people. But you’ve got to love April Fool’s Day, when we all have license to plague our colleagues with hoaxes.