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Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick and Congressman Adam Putnam pose for a photo during the annual Farm Bureau Day reception in Tallahassee on March 16.


Farm Bureau News

UF President names new senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources

Jack Payne has been selected as the University of Florida’s next senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, UF President Bernie Machen announced today.

 

Union County farmer named to Florida Farm Bureau board

Ed Shadd, a diversified timber, cattle and hog farmer from Raiford, was
elected to represent District 8, which includes Alachua, Bradford and
Union counties.

Agriculture Literacy Day set for March 23

Florida agriculture industry volunteers are invited to read a new children’s book written in honor of the event. 

Florida Farm Bureau will host Receptions for UF/IFAS Senior Vice President Finalists

A series of receptions will be held to introduce agriculture industry leaders to the four finalists for UF/IFAS Senior Vice President.

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Today's Headlines

From the President

John Hoblick, President/CEO

John Hoblick
President/CEO


Farm Bureau Day in Tallahassee

Will you be joining us in Tallahassee on March 15-16?


Upcoming Events

March 23, 2010
Florida Ag Literacy Day

March 26-28, 2010
Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy Conference

March 26, 2010
President's Listening Session in Belle Glade (for Field District 8)

April 13-14, 2010
Florida Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors Meeting in Gainesville


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Issue: March 2010