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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 [...]
Have you registered to vote? Do you need to update your voter registration? TODAY is the deadline for voter registration for the August 24 Florida Primary Election!
Visit the Florida Division of Elections website to print your voter registration form, which you will need to mail or hand-deliver to your County Supervisor of Elections. Here, [...]
With more than 1,000 beekeepers that own beehive colonies, Florida ranks third in the United States in honey production. In addition to pollinating crops, the honey produced by Florida honey bees is some of the best in the nation, and contributes millions of dollars to Florida’s economy each year.
The early development of [...]
The members of the Florida Blueberry Growers Association dedicate themselves to providing the blueberry consumer with high quality, fresh blueberries in late March, April and early May. During at least half of this time, the organization is the sole producer of the only fresh blueberries in the world.
In honor of National Blueberry Month (July), here [...]
This weekend, as we celebrate Independence Day with parties, barbecues and travels with family and friends, it is important to pause and remember why this day holds such great importance.
Since America’s birth on July 4, 1776, we have enjoyed the blessings of freedom and liberty granted to us in the U.S. Constitution. The freedom to [...]
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