Endorsements

I am privileged and honored to have the support and endorsements from agricultural organizations, law enforcement officers and community leaders that help to shape and grow a more prosperous and well-integrated Florida. With their support, we can continue in our vision to allow our great state to reach its maximum potential in resources, growth and stability.

Agriculture Organizations

“Florida agriculture is an ever-changing industry that needs the quality, experienced, well-tested leadership found in Adam Putnam. FNGLA is proud to stand tall with so many agriculture organizations in endorsing Adam Putnam for Commissioner of Agriculture 2010,” said Ben Bolusky, CEO/Executive Vice President of the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association.

Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association
Florida Dairy Products Association
Florida Citrus Processors Association
Florida Citrus Mutual
Florida Forestry Association
Southeast Milk, Inc.
Dade County Cattlemen’s Association
Indian River Citrus League
The Leadership of the Florida Tomato Exchange
The Leadership of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association
The Leadership of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association

Farm Bureau

“Adam Putnam is the clear choice for Florida’s next Commissioner of Agriculture. His experience and dedication to the farmers, ranchers and consumers of this state are unmatched,” said Dale McClellan, Hillsborough County Farm Bureau President.

Dade County Farm Bureau
DeSoto/Charlotte County Farm Bureau
Flagler County Farm Bureau
Gadsden County Farm Bureau
Hardee County Farm Bureau
Hendry/Glades County Farm Bureau
Hillsborough County Farm Bureau
Jackson County Farm Bureau
Madison County Farm Bureau
Manatee County Farm Bureau
Okeechobee County Farm Bureau
Orange County Farm Bureau
Pinellas County Farm Bureau
Polk County Farm Bureau
Palm Beach County Farm Bureau
Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau

Law Enforcement

“I am confident in Adam’s ability to represent the best interests of Florida law enforcement including the Office of Agriculture Law Enforcement within the Department of Agriculture,” said Sumter County Sheriff Bill Farmer. “He will lead a department that we can easily put our trust in, knowing he is there to serve all Floridians.”

Florida Police Benevolent Association, Inc.
Bradford County Sheriff Gordon Smith
Brevard County Sheriff Jack Parker
Calhoun County Sheriff David Tatum
Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Cameron
Clay County Sheriff Rick Beseler
Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk
DeSoto County Sheriff William Wise
Duval County Sheriff John Rutherford
Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan
Flagler County Sheriff Donald Fleming
Gilchrist County Sheriff Daniel Slaughter
Hardee County Sheriff Arnold Lanier
Hernando County Sheriff Richard Nugent
Highlands County Sheriff Susan Benton
Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee
Holmes County Sheriff Tim Brown
Indian River County Sheriff Deryl Loar
Lake County Sheriff Gary Borders
Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott
Levy County Sheriff Johnny Smith
Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube
Martin County Sheriff Robert Crowder
Nassau County Sheriff Tommy Seagraves
Okeechobee County Sheriff Paul May
Osceola County Sheriff Bob Hansell
Pasco County Sheriff Bob White
Pinellas County Sheriff Jim Coats
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Wendell Hall
Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight
Seminole County Sheriff Donald Eslinger
St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar
Sumter County Sheriff Bill Farmer
Union County Sheriff Jerry Whitehead
Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson
Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson

Community Leadership

“Florida has been shaped by those who earn their living from the land. Adam Putnam, our fellow farmer, will use his experience and sound decision-making skills to ensure that Florida’s agricultural legacy continues for generations to come,” said Carl Loop, Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame member and Florida Farm Bureau Federation President from 1983 to 2006.

Florida Professional Firefighters’ Association, Inc.
Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc.
Associated Industries of Florida PAC
National Rifle Association
Unified Sportsmen of Florida
Twenty-one members of the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame
Ten recipients of the Woman of the Year in Florida Agriculture Award
Vets for Freedom PAC of Florida