Happy Birthday, Adam!

July 30, 2010

Dear Friend,

Thank you for all the hard work you’ve done for Adam and his campaign over the last 18 months.  We have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support you have given him while he is campaigning across the state. Your support helps strengthen his resolve as we enter the final three months of this campaign.

Tomorrow is Adam’s birthday, and while he will be out on the road campaigning, the kids and I wanted to do something to help celebrate his 36th birthday and invite his many friends and supporters to join us.

In honor of Adam’s 36th birthday, we are asking all of his friends and supporters to donate $3.60, $36 or $360 to his campaign for Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

You can submit your gift by clicking Contribute or mail your birthday contribution to P.O. Box 547, Bartow, FL 33831.  Thank you for your continued support of Adam and his commitment to a better Florida.

Happy Birthday, Adam!

Melissa

P.S. If you have already given the maximum contribution of $500, you cannot contribute again…but your friends can, so please help us spread the word!

Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Adam Putnam

July 29, 2010

Law enforcement support continues for Putnam’s Commissioner of Agriculture campaign

BARTOW, Fla. – Fraternal Order of Police, Florida State Lodge (FOP) has officially endorsed Adam Putnam for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture. The FOP represents 20,000 professional active and retired law enforcement officers in the state of Florida and over 325,000 officers nationwide.

“The Fraternal Order of Police looks forward to Adam’s successful campaign and tenure as Commissioner of Agriculture. He has gained respect from those in his local community, and his dedication to supporting his fellow Floridians speaks well of his leadership and understanding of what being a representative of his constituents entails. The citizens of Florida will be well served with the outlook and positive approach he will bring to this office,” said James W. Preston, Florida State Lodge President. 

The FOP is committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those they serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation.

 “I would like to thank the members of the Florida State Fraternal Order of Police not only for their endorsement of my campaign for Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, but also for their continued service to the people of Florida,” Putnam said. “For their selflessness and bravery, I am truly humbled to have earned their support.”

This continues the overwhelming support of Adam’s campaign from state law enforcement with previous endorsements from the Police Benevolent Association and 37 County Sheriffs across Florida.

For more information about Adam Putnam, visit www.adamputnam.com or follow Adam on Twitter @adamputnam and Facebook www.facebook.com/adamputnam.

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Commodity Spotlight: Florida Cattle

July 28, 2010

One of Florida’s prominent agricultural commodities is the vibrant and diverse cattle industry. Here are some facts about the one of the nation’s largest cattle states:

• In 1521 Ponce de Leon brought horses and cattle to Florida, making it the oldest cattle-raising state in the country.
• The primary cattle related “crop” in Florida is calves.  They are born and raised here, then shipped to other states where they are finished and processed into beef.
• Nationally, Florida ranked 10th in beef cattle in 2009.
• Florida’s cattle industry was a leader in the formulation and adoption of agricultural industry Water Quality Best Management Practices and other standards.
• The sale of Florida cattle pushes total yearly gate sales over a half-billion dollars.
• Nearly one-half of all Florida agricultural land is involved in cattle production (4 million acres of pastureland and 1 million acres of grazed woodland).

The Florida Cattlemen’s Association represents many of Florida’s multi-generational family ranches.  This organization hopes to shed light on the importance of this industry as an integral part of Florida’s heritage, as well as our state’s future.

To learn more about the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, visit their website, FloridaCattlemen.org.

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