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Florida Agriculture News
March 2004

03-03-04: Referendum set to decide assessment paid by tobacco growers
 

February 2004

02-24-04:  Agriculture Department receives awards for marketing promotions
02-13-04:  Florida Citrus Producers approve research and marketing order in referendum
02-03-04:  Florida spring produce promotion expands across North America
 

January 2004

01-06-04: Jennie Lee Zipperer named "Woman of the Year in Agriculture" for 2003
 

December 2003

12-16-03: Referendum set for Citrus Research Marketing Order
12-02-03: Florida Christmas Trees to Brighten Capitol Offices
 

October 2003

10-27-03: Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame to induct five in 2004

10-23-03 Bronson reminds Florida agribusinesses of new FDA bioterrorism registration

10-17-03: Ag-Environmental Leadership Awards to be presented

10-14-03:  New Open -Air Community Farmers' Market to open in Sanford
 


September 2003

9-11-03: Bronson announces additional assistance for Franklin County Oyster Industry
 

August 2003

08-25-03: "Fresh-2-U" Encourages elementary students to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables

08-13-03: Deadline for "Woman of the Year in Agriculture" nominations is November 1

08-06-03: Marketing promotions increase Florida produce sales by $173 million


May 2003

05-30-03: Sailors and Marines received "Welcome Home" gift of fresh Florida oranges

05-01-03
: Florida to send 1,200 cartons of fresh citrus to U.S. troops abroad


April 2003

04-08-03: Nutrition program to benefit Florida farmers and at-risk mothers and children
 


March 2003

03-10-03: "Greetings From Your Florida Farmers" produce promotion targets three states

03-03-03: Agricultural department receives awards for marketing promotions

 


February 2003

02-10-03: Florida produce marketing campaign in Northeast and Canada expands in second year

 


January 2003

01-30-03: Bronson reports on survey showing consumers concern about country of origin
01-10-03: Bronson reminds farmers and ranchers to  participate in the U.S. Census of  Agriculture
01-02-03: Annette Barnett Land named ‘‘Woman of the Year" for 2002

 


December 2002

12-02-02: Florida trees presented to Governor Bush and Commissioner Bronson
 

October 2002

10-30-02: Bronson presents Ag-Environmental Leadership awards
10-10-02: Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame to induct four in 2003
 

September 2002

09-23-02: ‘Planet Ag’ helps students develop science fair projects
09-17-02: "2002 Florida Agricultural Fast Facts Directory" now available, Bronson announces
 

August 2002

08-28-02: Trade delegation from Central Europe to tour Florida seafood companies 
08-23-02:
Nominations for ‘‘Woman of the Year in Agriculture" now being accepted
08-06-02: New "kid-friendly" cooking guide available
 

July 2002

07-17-02: Marketing promotions increase Florida produce sales by $80 million  
07-08-02: Groundbreaking for produce distribution facility in Sanford set for July 11
07-02-02: Sales of Florida aquaculture products top $99 million
 

June  2002

06-28-02: Nominations sought for Agricultural Hall of Fame
06-18-02:  Bronson announces $5 million in federal grants to promote and market Florida products
 

May  2002

05-25-02: Bronson stops sale of candy due to choking hazard
05-24-02: Bronson announces state partnership with produce distributor in Sanford
05-14-02: Latest Florida agricultural export initiative targets India market, Bronson announces
05-06-02: Students win awards for ag science  projects
 

April  2002

04-12-02: Trade delegation from Australia and New Zealand to tour Thoroughbred facilities
04-08-02: Bronson to negotiate sale of Florida cattle to Puerto Rico
04-05-02: Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program benefits at-risk mothers and their children
 

March  2002
03-06-02Bronson launches trade initiative to open China market to Florida wood products
03-05-02:  Series of seminars to explore the growing trend of  "community supported agriculture"
03-05-02:  Seminole County 4-H team wins LifeSmarts state championship at Florida State Fair


February 2002

02-14-02:  Marketing campaign seeks to boost sales of Florida produce and bring vacationers
 
January 2002

01-14-02:  Public awareness campaign to show economic value of agriculture


December 2001

12-11-01: Barbara Carlton named "Woman of the Year in Agriculture"


November 2001

11-14-01: Florida winery’s key lime wine presented at Epcot International Food and Wine Festival


October 2001

10-25-01: Bronson to present Ag-Environmental Awards to two farming operations
10-22-01
: Department partners with Florida 4-H to recruit adult volunteers for local programs
10-11-01: Forestry Awareness Day Set For October 20


September 2001

09-25-01: Celebrate Florida National Seafood Month in October 
09-20-01
:
‘Planet Ag’ helps students develop science fair projects 
09-20-01: Seminars to help Florida growers export products will be held in Orlando and Miami 
09-12-01: Florida farm cash receipts increased 1.4 percent in 2000, Bronson announces 


July 2001

07-26-01: National Farmers' Market Week August 5-11
07-12-01: Students Win Awards For Ag Science Projects


June 2001

06-27-01: Project increases locally grown produce available to buyers in Daytona Beach 
06-15-01
: Nominations for Woman of the Year in Agriculture" are now being accepted 
06-13-01
: Agreement Reached to Provide Relief to Drought-impacted Farmers 
06-08-01: Nominations Sought for Agricultural Hall of Fame 
06-07-01: Export Promotion Grants Available 


May 2001

05-22-01: Chief of Florida Farmers Markets to Head National Association
05-18-01: Bronson announces animal disease training exercise  
05-16-01: Bronson asks law enforcement for help to reduce ag crime 
05-14-01: Bronson takes oath as Florida Agriculture Commissioner 
05-10-01: Bush announces Bronson as Commissioner of Agriculture 


March 2001

03-01-01: Agriculture Department wins 10 advertising awards for public-private partnerships


February 2001

02-28-01: Four-year Drought Causes Growers Half-billion Dollars in Crop Losses


January 2001

01-10-01: Helen Houck named "Woman of the Year in Agriculture"
November 2000

11-20-00: Crawford presents Ag-Environmental Awards to two farming operations
October 2000

10-16-00: Crawford urges Floridians to remember pets in hurricane preparation
10-13-00
: Trade Leads: Floridas agricultures global connection
10-10-00
: Crawford Announces New Biological Control of Plant Pest
10-05-00
: Crawford seeks federal assistance for Dade County farmers hit by flooding
10-04-00
: Weather School 2000 seminars to help Florida farmers utilize weather information

August 2000

08-31-00
:  Crawford Announces Record Sales For Florida Farmers
July 2000

07-17-00: Department helps Florida growers in newly opened China market
07-04-00: American Blue Crab -- A Gourmets Delight
June 2000

06-23-00: Students Win Awards for Ag Science Projects
06-23-00:
Division of Forestry offers newest crop of forest tree seedlings for sale
06-20-00
: Six Billionth Forest Tree Planted
06-19-00: Vero Beach seminar to help Florida growers export products to China
May 2000

05-31-00: Nominations for Woman of the Year in Agriculture"  are now being accepted
05-31-00: Seminars to help Florida growers export products to newly opened China market
05-25-00:
Florida aquaculture, live on the web!
April 2000

04-24-00: Red, White and Blue For Your Barbecue
04-12-00: Crawford Announces Major Florida Citrus Sales in China
04-06-00: Floridas Agri-literacy Campaign To Visit Nations Capital
04-03-00: Citrus Canker Quarantine Areas to Be Expanded
March 2000

03-28-00:
Crawford Brings Florida Citrus To Downtown Beijing Market
03-22-00:
Crawford to Deliver First U.S. Citrus Shipment to China
February 2000

02-25-00: "Fresh from Florida" label gaining strong recognition among Florida consumers
02-25-00: Two Florida wineries win "Best of Show" at Florida State Fair
02-23-00: Stepped-up Canker Eradication Effort Is Launched
02-11-00: Crawford Unveils Bold New Canker Plan
02-09-00: Commissioner Bob Crawford delivered this letter to Governor Jeb Bush today
January 2000

01-18-00: Arbor Day in Florida Will Be Observed on January 21
01-05-00: Vina Jean Banks Named Woman of the Year in Agriculture

December 1999

12-29-99: Crawford Cautions Public About Increasingly Dry Conditions
12-10-99: Florida Christmas Tree Association Presents Trees
12-03-99:
Wildfire Threat Is Growing in North Florida, Crawford Warns


November 1999

11-24-99: Chinese Delegation Visits Florida
11-15-99: Crawford Lauds U.S.-China WTO Agreement
11-05-99: Hotline Established for Shellfish Information
11-02-99: Crawford Launches Florida Trade Issues Weekly


October 1999

10-29-99: Crawford Warns Horse Owners to Be Aware of EIA
10-27-99: Crawford to Attend WTO Ministerial Conference in Seattle
10-25-99: Crawford Seeks Federal Assistance As Storm Damage Reaches $400 Million
10-20-99: Crawford Sponsors Resolution Honoring Fruit Company
10-13-99: Crawford to Send Delegation to China
10-08-99: Crawford Opens Office in China to Promote Citrus Sales
10-04-99: Planet Ag Helps Students Explore the World of Agricultural Science
10-01-99: Disaster Assistance Extended for Tree Planting



September 1999

09-30-99: Board Organized to Administer Tobacco Program
09-30-99: Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated From Central Florida
09-20-99: Crawford Announces Release of Two New Citrus Varieties
09-09-99: October Is Florida Seafood and Aquaculture Month
09-08-99: Higginbotham Elected Chairman Of Plant City State Farmers Market Board



August 1999

08-30-99: Florida Wineries Win Honors in International Competition
08-24-99: One Oriental Fruit Fly Trapped in Brevard County
08-19-99: Crawford Lauds Record Ag Sales
08-19-99: Crawford Appoints Sherman Wilhelm to Head New Division of Aquaculture
08-13-99: Government of Turkey Seeking Bids for Dairy Breeding Cattle
08-04-99: Single Oriental Fruit Fly Found in Deltona



July 1999

07-27-99: Aglink Program Helps Companies Develop Trade Ties
07-20-99: Produce Firms Invited to Participate in Trade Show
07-13-99: Three Oriental Fruit Flies Found in Tampa
07-13-99: Oyster Restoration Program Begins in Big Bend Region
07-12-99: Poultry Producers Taking Steps to Improve Management Practices
07-09-99: Students Win Awards for Ag Science Projects
07-06-99: Trailwalker Program Offers Incentive to Hikers



June 1999

06-18-99: New Information Developed to Improve Wildfire Predictions
06-16-99: Nominations For Woman of The Year in Agriculture  Being Accepted by Department
06-14-99: Crawford Announces Opening of Citrus-Testing Facility
06-11-99: Crawford Announces Destruction of African Bees
06-10-99: Foreign Labeling Violations Continue to Mount, Crawford Says
06-10-99: Crawford to Meet With WTO Officials Over Trade
06-08-99: Nominations Sought For Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame
06-04-99: Trade Agreements Must Be Fair, Crawford Urges
06-02-99: Supply of Pine Seedlings Limited; New Ordering System Implemented
06-01-99: Media Advisory



May 1999

05-26-99: New Logo Will Help Consumers Identify Kosher Products from Florida
05-25-99: Florida Receives $2.7 Million to Provide Disaster Assistance for Forest Landowners
05-20-99: Three More Oriental Fruit Flies Found in Tampa
05-19-99: Outdoor Burning Authority Now Rests with Local Districts
05-18-99: Two Oriental Fruit Flies Found in Tampa
05-13-99: Federal Grants Available for Urban Forestry Programs
05-12-99: Crawford Announces Meeting to Discuss Trade Issues
05-06-99: Agricultural License and Bond Information Now Online
05-05-99: Crawford Announces Destruction of African Bees
05-04-99: Public Can Help Shape Florida Department of Agriculture Long-range Plan



April 1999

04-30-99: Recent Rain Allows for Partial Easing of Burn Ban
04-23-99:
Crawford Cautions Public to Keep Safety in Mind During Drought
04-21-99:
Crawford Bans Outdoor Burning
04-15-99:
Floridas Watermelon Harvest Begins
04-05-99:
Champion Youth and Animals Recognized at State Fair
04-02-99:
Export Promotion Grants Available



March 1999

03-31-99: Alligator Farming Conserving a Natural Resource
03-25-99:
Crawford Creates Strike Force to Combat Wildfire Arson
03-23-99:
Crawford Sponsors Animal Protection Resolution
03-12-99:
Crawford Lauds Congress, Administration For Canker Aid
03-11-99:
Friends of Florida State Forests Organized
03-05-99:
Wildfires Hit Central And South Florida
03-02-99:
Crawford Schedules Training to Detect Canker
03-01-99:
Sterile Medflies to Be Released in Miami



February 1999

02-26-99: Crawford Takes Action Against Produce Firm For Mislabeling Produce
02-24-99: Workshop Set on New Ocean Shipping Regulations
02-12-99: Crawford Appoints Panel to Combat Canker
02-08-99: Canker Found in Hendry, Broward Counties
02-04-99: Florida Forestry Forum to Be Held in Ocala
02-03-99: Lifesmarts Finals Set For Florida State Fair


January 1999

01-25-99: Crawford Joins Others in Agreement to Protect Suwannee Basin
01-20-99: Wine Competition Featured at Florida State Fair
01-19-99: State Agencies to Review Prescribed Fire and Air Quality Issues
01-07-99: Wildfire Threat Is Growing, Crawford Says


December 1998

12-15-98: Nancy Hardy Named Woman of The Year in Agriculture
12-10-98: Crawford Warns Residents About Wildfire Threat
12-09-98:
Florida Christmas Tree Association Presents Trees to Governor Chiles
12-03-98: Crawford Announces Nearly 1,500 Country of Origin Labeling Violations
12-02-98:
Students in grades 1-4 can win Fresh Friends computer game
 


November 1998

11-09-98: Food Recovery Program Is a Year-round Effort
11-04-98:
Urban and Community Forestry Programs Across Florida Awarded Federal Grants
11-02-98: Florida Winery Wins International Recognition


October 1998

10-20-98: Captain Put Featured at Apalachicola Seafood Festival
10-19-98: Survey of Forestry Management Practices Released
10-16-98: Crawford To Present Ag-Environmental Awards to Longino Ranch and V&W Farms
10-16-98: Forestry Organization Supports Wildfire Plan
10-13-98:
Forestry Incentives Program Offers Assistance to Landowners
10-01-98: Look to Floridas State Forests For Recreational Opportunities This Fall


September 1998

09-30-98: Crawford Announces Continuation of Florida Forests Forever Showvan Tour
09-28-98: Activities Planned Throughout Florida To Promote Fire Prevention Message
09-25-98: White Shrimp Are in Abundant Supply
09-18-98: 'Planet Ag Helps Students Explore the World of Agricultural Science


August 1998

08-12-98: Agrichemical Handling Manual Available
08-10-98:
Crawford Announces Massive Hay Donation for Drought-stricken Farmers
08-05-98:
Crawford Unveils Plan to Combat Wildfires


July 1998

07-21-98: Efforts Under Way to Help Forest Landowners Hurt by Wildfires
07-14-98: Agribusiness Firms Invited to Participate in Food Trade Shows
07-10-98: Single Male Medfly Found Near Sebring
07-07-98: Time to Order Seedlings For Tree-planting Season


June 1998

06-30-98: Citrus Canker Suspected in Collier Grove
06-25-98: States Are Responding to Crawfords Plea For Hay Supplies
06-24-98:Department Seeking Sources of Hay for Cattlemen
06-22-98: Drought, Heat Taking Toll
06-10-98: Nominations For "Woman of The Year in Agriculture" Being Accepted
06-08-98: Plan Now to Care For Livestock in Event of a Hurricane
06-08-98: Aerial Treatments Will Hasten Program's Completion
06-05-98: Steps To Minimize Impact Of Aerial Spraying
06-03-98: Florida Aquaculture Sales Total $102 Million in 1997


May 1998

05-23-98: Medfly Population Remains High in Core
05-19-98: Chinese Delegation to Discuss Florida Citrus Exports
05-19-98: Federal Grants Available For Urban Forestry Programs
05-14-98: Sterile Medfly Plan
05-05-98: Export Promotion Grants Available
05-04-98: "Red, White and Blue For Your Barbecue"


April 1998

04-30-98: Treatment to Begin in Medfly Operation
04-28-98: Additional Trapping Begins After Medfly Discovered
04-23-98: Sterile Flies to Be Used in Medfly Eradication Effort
04-22-98: Fruits and Vegetables to Be Provided to Needy
04-20-98: Two Arrested in Citrus Grove Thefts
04-17-98: Medfly Eradicated From Central Florida
04-16-98: Students Win Awards For Ag Science Projects
04-13-98: Florida Forests In Spotlight Of Earth Day Observance
04-13-98: Illegal Products Pose Risk To Florida
04-09-98: "AgVenture Services" Program to Assist Entrepreneurs
04-06-98: Forest Management Practices Protecting Florida's Water Bodies
04-03-98: Fruit Flies Found in South Florida
04-02-98: Florida Reaching Brucellosis-Free Status


March 1998

03-20-98: Action Against Unlicensed Agricultural Dealer
03-19-98: Workshop Set On Developing Florida's Marine Aquaculture
03-18-98: Agriculture Week Celebrated In Florida
03-17-98: Disaster Relief Available To Farmers In Six Counties
03-10-98: Ag Exhibitors Sought For International Trade Show


February 1998

02-27-98: Crop Damage Estimated At $100 Million
02-26-98: Changes To Canker Program
02-25-98: State And Federal Agencies To Sponsor Farm Worker Meetings
02-25-98: Agriculture Department Wins Seven Top Advertising Awards
02-24-98: "Agventure Services" Program To Assist Entrepreneurs
02-10-98: Southern Produce Promoted In The United Kingdom
02-06-98: Citrus Growers Approve Research Marketing Order
02-04-98: Florida Beef Breeding Stock Being Shipped To Brazil


January 1998

01-28-98: Survey Of Aquaculture Producers Begins
01-27-98: "Agventure Services" Program To Assist Entrepreneurs
01-12-98: Department Will Offer Seminars on Ag Exporting
01-08-98: New Food Safety Standards Implemented for Seafood
01-07-98: Gertrude Carey Named "Woman of the Year in Agriculture"



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