Podcasts about florida farm bureau

Our guest joining us today is Mr. Christopher Horne. Mr. Horne serves as the Senior Director of Business Development for Florida Farm Bureau. Our conversation today will detail how Mr. Horne serves our members of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and advances the Voice of Ag.   Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

Our guest joining us today is Mrs. Jaime Jerrels. Mrs. Jerrels serves as the Senior Director of Policy and Outreach for Florida Farm Bureau. Our conversation today will detail how Mrs. Jerrels serves our members of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and advances the Voice of Ag.   Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

Our guest joining us today is Mr. Curt Williams. Mr. Williams serves as the Director of Government and Community Affairs for Florida Farm Bureau. Our conversation today will detail how Mr. Williams serves our members of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and advances the Voice of Ag.   Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

Our guest joining us today is Jared Lanier. Mr. Lanier serves as the Director of Field Services for Florida Farm Bureau. Our conversation today will detail how Mr. Lanier and the Field Services staff advance the Voice Of Ag in their roles at Florida Farm Bureau Federation.   Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

Our guest joining us today are Mrs. Staci Sims and Mrs. Liza Bradford. Mrs. Sims serves as the COO of Florida Farm Bureau, and Mrs. Liza Bradford serves as the CFO of Florida Farm Bureau. Our conversation today will detail how they advance the Voice Of Ag in their roles at Florida Farm Bureau Federation.

Our guest joining us today is Mr. Scott Kirouac, a longtime friend of Florida Farm Bureau and a strong advocate for agriculture. Mr. Kirouac serves on the Highlands County Farm Bureau Board of Directors and received a Distinguished Service Award in 2023. Scott Kirouac successfully founded and runs a non-profit organization called “Ag Angels”.  Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

Florida Farm Bureau is excited to offer the second annual Ag Policy and Commodity Forum in Gainesville, and the head of the European Commission announced plans to scrap a proposed cutting of EU pesticide use in half following protests.

Florida farmers and ranchers will gather at the state Capitol tomorrow to talk policy matters with lawmakers as part of Farm Bureau Day, and USDA's Undersecretary Alexis Taylor will lead a trade mission to India in April and USDA is accepting applications from exporters who'd like to join her.

This week we're offering up a special cross-promotion by sharing Florida Farm Bureau Federation's podcast, Rural Recharge. Sam and I joined President Jeb Smith as guests for episode 9 and many of you may have already heard this on their platform, but we thought this was a great way for non-members of Farm Bureau to find another informative ag related podcast. Hope y'all enjoy it and be sure to subscribe to the Rural Recharge podcast wherever you stream yours.

In Farm Babe's premier PUNcast episode, she chats with the President of the Florida Farm Bureau, Jeb Smith. What are some of the biggest issues affecting Florida Agriculture and what are they doing to help?  www.Floridafarmbureau.org www.floridaagcoalition.com

Finalists for Florida Farm Bureau's 2023 Achievement in Agriculture awards will compete at the Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Orlando next week, and rural and agricultural groups write Congress in support of passing the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.

Florida Farm Bureau awarded “Feeding Florida” $100,000 to combat hunger while supporting Florida farmers and ranchers statewide, and unit sales of four-wheel-drive ag tractors experienced a notable upswing, closing the third quarter in a strong position.

Jeb Smith is a fifth generation farmer and current Florida Farm Bureau President. His family has deep roots in Hastings, Florida located in St. Johns County and a legacy of leadership locally and throughout Florida. In this episode, we discuss his family's legacy, early memories of St. Johns County, the challenges facing agriculture as our state's population swells, and his long history with Farm Bureau. On a side note, I reversed roles and stepped in as a guest with Jeb on Farm Bureau's podcast, Rural Recharge, and we'll be sharing that segment in the future.  Y'all be sure to look for it on November 3rd, and be sure to subscribe to their podcast!  

The Florida Farm Bureau partners with My Free Pharmacy to provide members free prescriptions, and the USDA sends survey codes for 2022 Census of Agriculture.

The Florida Farm Bureau announces its Legislators of the Year, and Mexico appears to be moving ahead with its plan to ban the import of GMO corn, including much from the U.S.

Florida Farm Bureau kicked off its second annual AG Day Celebration at Seminoles' home opener, and China's heat wave subsides as farmers survey damage.

The Florida Farm Bureau's PR staff receives top honors at American Farm Bureau national communications contest, and Drought Monitor shows much of U.S. in some level of drought.

The Cattle Price Discovery, and Transparency Act (CPDTA) remains a pressing issue for America's cattle ranchers, negatively impacting their livelihoods. Fifth-generation cattle rancher, J Ryals of Desoto County, recently shared with FFBF's Newsline how this ongoing issue has impacted his family ranching business Pre-and post pandemic.  Florida Farm Bureau and state Farm Bureaus from across the nation have signed a letter in support of American Farm Bureau's policy and position on CPDTA.  The letter addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, and Ranking Member John Boozman urged them to not take further action on this legislation as specific sections pose negative impacts on cattle producers nationwide. 

The Florida Farm Bureau's Public Relations staff took home top honors in three categories at the AFBF National Communications Award Contest, and USTR Tai says tariffs are good leverage when it comes to negotiating with China.

The Florida Farm Bureau is accepting applications for the 2022 CARES award, and fuel prices relatively unchanged over past week.

Florida Farm Bureau's Young Farmers & Ranchers receive top honors for donating 30.5 million pounds of fresh produce for hungry Floridians in the Harvest for All program, and Elaine Trevino dropped as nominee for USTR Chief Ag Negotiator.

The Florida Farm Bureau presents 2021 achievement in Agriculture award to Shelby and Kevin Lussier, and House Ag Committee hears more concerns from ag groups about the supply chain crisis.

https://www.thisfarmcares.org/ This month is National Water Quality Month with Farm Bureau. The program is designed to showcase the important steps farmers and ranchers are taking in both saving water and improving water quality. Here in Florida, Cacee Hilliard with Florida Farm Bureau's This Farm CARES program will be highlighting farmers throughout the state that are doing their part in environmental conservation. In today's interview, Cacee tells us about some Florida farmers using new and old technologies and how the goal for this program is to educate consumers and other farmers on current practices. Learn more at Farm Traveler.com https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida Farm Bureau to celebrate Home Field AGvantage this fall with two premier Ag Day events, and Dr. Janemarie Hennebelle appointed new Georgia State Veterinarian.

Florida Farm Bureau president Hoblick applauds Governor DeSantis signing of Right to Farm Act modernization, and Farmers polled on President Biden's goal of 50% greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2030.

In this episode we discuss the role of Florida Farm Bureau Federation and their relationship with apiculture. In the second segment of this podcast episode, we speak with Caitlin Gill from the Florida Department of Agriculture, about mosquito control for beekeepers. Q&A includes: what are things that beekeepers can do to prevent mosquitos? What ratio do you recommend for sugar water, and why? I have a split that didn’t re-queen, I added a new frame of eggs, there is an empty queen cell, but there is no sign of her. It is poorly populated, is it a loss?

In this very special episode, we discuss the effects of COVID-19 on beekeepers and how it connects with our food system. We are joined by Jason Mathis from Florida Farm Bureau, and Tony Hogg who is a beekeeper and the chair of the Apiary Advisory committee for the Florida Farm Bureau.

As of last night, Florida had 12,350 confirmed cases of coronavirus: 1,555 hospital admissions and 221 fatalities. Miami-Dade County leads in the number of cases, followed by Broward, Palm Beach, Orange and Hillsborough. Liberty and Taylor counties in North Florida are the only two without a single case. But the problem is — are they truly virus-free, or has there just not been enough testing? Also, on today’s Sunrise: — New polling shows the vast majority of Floridians support Ron DeSantis’ order imposing a statewide lockdown for the rest of the month, but it also shows that fewer people are trusting the Governor. — How bad is the computerized application system for Florida’s unemployment office? Bad enough to where the state released a downloadable template of the application, so applicants can fill it out by hand and snail-mail it. — The Hillsborough County pastor arrested last week for violating public health orders by busing people in for church services decided not to do it again this weekend. The pastor says it was to protect his congregation from government tyranny, but the cancellation of his insurance may have had something to do with it. — Every day, grocery stores are selling out as people stock up and stay at home, while Florida farmers are hurting because they are no longer able to sell fresh produce to restaurants and schools. In Florida, April and May are the peak seasons — especially for South Florida vegetables — and a lot of that produce may go to waste. Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the head of the Florida Farm Bureau have something to say about that. — Just another day with Florida Man: One broke into a house because he thought he was being chased by dinosaurs; another attacked the ice cream man.

On this podcast, listeners can learn about agricultural policy from John Walt Boatright, the National Affairs Director at Florida Farm Bureau. Specifically, USMCA and the 2018 Farm Bill. Listeners can also learn how his degree in Food and Resource Economics directly helps him advocate for Florida farmers in his role.

When it comes to life insurance, you can just “get it and forget it”, right? Wrong. Gary Garofalo of Florida Farm Bureau Insurance sits down with the guys for an informative episode. Listen in as he explains the importance of reviewing your life insurance policies regularly. If you have life insurance or are in the market for it, this episode is for you. Submit your questions, comments, and topics you would like the guys to discuss by text or voicemail to: 407-399-8324 or email: podcast@fku50.com. Find out more about Doug, Jeff, Kent, and follow our blog at www.FKU50.com! FKU50 would like to thank Gary Garofalo of Florida Farm Bureau Insurance for coming on the show. Gary is a longtime friend of the FKU50 crew and has an insurance office located in Apopka, Florida. Gary has over 30 years of experience in financial investments, health, property and life insurance. To connect with Gary you can use the following links. Website: https://www.floridafarmbureau.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gary.garofalo1 Follow FKU50 on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fku50/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fku50/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FKU50 Say HELLO! and use the hashtag #FKU50 when sharing with your people! Episode titles for FKU50 are inspired by songs from the 70’s and 80’s. Enjoy Bee Gees song "Stayin' Alive" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_izvAbhExY You’re welcome! FKU50 is taped and produced in Altamonte Springs, Florida by Duck Duck Productions.

Cacee Hilliard is the CARES coordinator with Florida Farm Bureau. In our episode today, Cacee will explain what the CARES program is, how it go started, and how farmers can be eligible to be recognized as part of the program designed to give highlight Florida's oldest environmental stewards. This Farm CARES: https://www.thisfarmcares.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisfarmcares/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

G.B. Crawford: As anyone who lives in Florida knows firsthand, weather conditions have varied from mild to awful during the past year. Long-term climate trends influence local weather in all locations. State Climatologist David Zierden explains what he and his colleagues have determined from their studies of climate data and what they imply for the future. For this winter, Floridians can expect to live under the influence of the El Nino phenomenon, a naturally-occurring event that is linked to warming temperatures in the central and east-central Pacific Ocean near the Equator.  David Zierden: The typical climate pattern associated with El Nino is that Florida and the northern Gulf Coast get much more storminess. And because of the storminess and cloud cover, we generally have cool to moderate temperatures. Basically, we’re looking at increased rainfall, a higher frequency of these winter storms and cooler or more moderate temperatures.  Crawford: In recent years scientists have recorded overall elevated temperatures in Florida. In the northern counties, for example, the average evening temperature in the summer months has ranged two degrees higher than normal. David Zierden says this trend is continuing.   Zierden: If you look at monthly average temperatures in Florida, we’ve gone three-and-a-half years with only two months of below-average temperatures. Every other month has been warmer than normal. And during that same time, we have seen five months of record hot temperatures. We’ve definitely seen a warming trend in the past four years in this state.  Crawford: Zierden and other scientists caution that the steady increase in average temperatures is a likely indication that major hurricanes in the future may be even more destructive than Irma or Michael.  Zierden: It is much more probable that the intensity will increase. We will have stronger storms and the strongest ones will be incrementally stronger. There is a possibility that what we have seen this year is part of that happening.  Crawford: Zierden’s work with farmers for more than 20 years has convinced him that agriculture can thrive in Florida despite hurricanes, drought or any other damaging weather forces.  Zierden: I think our agricultural systems are adaptable. There are new varieties and different commodities that can be grown. There is a lot that can be done to both adapt and mitigate against the worst effects of a changing climate.  This is G.B. Crawford for Florida Farm Bureau’s Newsline.

Friday on Adams on Agriculture G.B. Crawford with the Florida Farm Bureau gives a damage assessment from Hurricane Michael, Nick Giordano with the National Pork Producers Council discusses trade opportunities and Paul Neese with Arysta Life Science discusses weed management for wheat growers.

Alex: Florida Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting is scheduled later this month, Jason Davison Florida Farm Bureau’s Director of Field Services explains the importance of Annual Meeting Jason: The Florida Farm Bureau annual meeting is a time for our members to come together and to chart the future and particularly the next year of our organization and it gives us the roadmap for our staff for the following year. Alex: Davison goes on to explains how the policy process takes place at Annual Meeting Jason: This is a vital point of being a grassroots organization. Our policy is developed at the local level and is presented to be ratified by the delegates of the convention. Alex: Davison stresses the importance of attending the Annual Meeting and its impact on members. Jason:  It is important to attend annual meeting because you want to be a part of the voice of this organization. It also gives and opportunity for you to hear what is going on with agriculture around the state. This is a good time to celebrate our successes and plan for what we can do better in the future. Alex: In addition to policy matters, some other activities are planned for members who attend including educational breakout sessions, a member appreciation event and a motivational keynote speaker. Jason: Our Keynote speaker will be on Thursday and that will be Eric McElvenny who when through a pretty traumatic experience of losing his leg and he will be giving a motivational speech on his story on how he picked up and moved forward. This will be a perfect time to reflect particularly after the hurricanes of hurricane Irma and most recently hurricane Michael. There are difficult times but we will pick up and move forward. Annual Meeting is scheduled for October 24-26 at the Renaissance World Golf Village in St. Augustine. This is Alex Lucas for Florida Farm Bureau Newsline.

G.B. Crawford: The North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, has created serious challenges for Florida vegetable growers. Implemented in 1994, the trade pact was intended to stimulate the flow of goods and services across the borders of the United States, Canada and Mexico. But since its adoption, Florida farmers have lost substantial portions of the U.S. vegetable market. John VanSickle: a food and resource economist at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, said the results have been exemplified by what has happened with tomatoes.  John VanSickle: “You can see it in tomatoes better than in others because it is such an important crop in terms of volume and value in Florida agriculture. Our crop is…less than half the value it was when we go back prior to NAFTA being implemented.”   Crawford: VanSickle explained that a glaring omission in the agreement has cost Florida farmers dearly.  VanSickle: “Labor has become a critical point. It’s the part of the agreement that got left out. As long as Mexico can employ the labor in Mexico for about 10 percent of the value that we have to put into play in the U.S., it’s going to be very difficult for us to compete.”  Crawford: The lack of a reliable, functional guest worker program magnifies the impact of the differential labor cost, Van Sickle said. Unless this issue can be addressed, the trend of market share losses will continue.  VanSickle: “Immigration just adds to the difficulty we’ve got. Because as we close our borders to immigration, it’s also going to increase the cost of our labor that we use in the production system.”  This is G.B. Crawford for Florida Farm Bureau’s Newsline.  

Rachael: For years, the Everglades Agricultural Area has drawn much controversy over the environmental concerns regarding water quality in South Florida. Stuck in the middle of that controversy is agriculture. Florida Farm Bureau’s Gary Ritter shares some of the challenges that farmers and ranchers are facing in the EAA. Gary: “The challenges today’s EAA farmers and ranchers face are linked hand in hand to the storied history of the Everglades, their partnership in Everglades Restoration and population growth.   This all started back in 1994 Florida Passed the Everglades Forever Act mandating EAA farmers meet a 25% reduction in phosphorus through the implementation of on-farm BMPs.  For the past 25 years, EAA farmers have met or exceeded their 25% reduction goal averaging 55% reductions during that time period and this past year a 70% reduction.   Rachael: What are some of the techniques that farmers and ranchers have in place to help in the Everglades Restoration? Gary: Farmers use Best Management Practices in three categories: Water Management, Nutrient Management and Sediment Controls.  Let’s take a look at all three.   Water conservation and management practices are implemented to retain runoff by optimizing on-site storage, based on rainfall levels.    Nutrient management through soil testing includes uniform applications of fertilizer with soil amendments at the plant root zones while maintaining setbacks from waterways.   Sediment controls reduce erosion of canal banks and swales by maintaining vegetative buffers.    In addition crop rotations and rice production has helped improve soil loss in the EAA area.   Rachael: Gary helps dispel some of the myths regarding the phosphorus levels of the Everglades.   Gary: The myths are generally from a misinformed public that believes water from EAA farms is back-pumped into Lake Okeechobee and somehow winds up in the coastal estuaries.   Actually, farmers in the EAA treat water from Lake Okeechobee sending it south into the water conservation areas.    Rachael: How important is it to understand other contributors to the health of the Everglades?   Gary: Farmers have been a partner in the restoration effort for decades.  However, success truly means all of south Florida has to be united and engaged with our farmers…this means citizens and industry along with the state of Florida and the Federal Government.”  

G.B. Crawford: Every five years Congress enacts legislation that sets national agricultural policy. This legislation is known as the Farm Bill. Florida Farm Bureau President John Hoblick explains why the Farm Bill is an important policy statement. John Hoblick: “The foundation and the basis of the Farm Bill originally was to help give farmers assurance that they indeed would make a profit for their crops and also ensure that this country would have food going forward into the future to sustain this country’s nutritional needs.” Crawford: Hoblick noted that the bill also provides supplemental assistance for families that are food insecure. Hoblick: “For the general public, the Farm Bill has a big impact, too. That’s the nutritional side of this bill that helps actually feed those that are impoverished and cannot afford food.” Crawford: The process of crafting this legislation is always a challenge. But farmers and ranchers hope the Congress can adopt a new bill soon so they can plan their production in the next five years. Hoblick said national lawmakers have a big job facing them. Hoblick: “There are a lot of complicated things that go into a Farm Bill, so it is not just as easy as turning on and off a light switch. However, just two weeks ago we had a Farm Bill hit the Congressional floor. It was quite honestly defeated by not only all of the Democrats voting no, but also the Freedom Caucus of the Republican Party. The primary reason was tied to an immigration arm of that – and a valid point that needs to be addressed. We have until September to try and get a good Farm Bill in place. That means Congress is going to have to scramble in the next few weeks and months to really put this package together.” Crawford: This is G.B. Crawford for Florida Farm Bureau’s Newsline.   For more information on the Farm Bill, click here. 

State Senator and Republican Gov. Candidate Paula Dockery. http://www.peopleforpaula.com/?skipped=true Senator Paula Dockery has proven to be a champion for the taxpayers of Florida, skillfully marshalling bi-partisan consensus for legislation of significant impact to Floridians. A University of Florida B.A. and M.A. alumna, Senator Dockery worked in the insurance industry before focusing her leadership skills on a career in public service. Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1996, she served as State Representative for six years in the positions of House Majority Whip, Chair of the Environmental Protection Committee and Chair of General Government Appropriations. Elected to Senate District 15 in 2002 and subsequently re-elected, Senator Dockery has served twice as Senate Majority Whip and is currently in her second assignment as Chair of the Criminal Justice Committee. Senator Dockery’s success in establishing significant environmental policy began in the House, where she was the primary sponsor of the Florida Forever Act, which succeeded Preservation 2000 to become the popular land acquisition program for the preservation of environmentally sensitive lands for this decade. Named Public Official of the Year by Governing Magazine for the creation of the Water Sustainability and Protection Act (SB 444), she showcased her ability to bring diverse groups together to reach a common goal. SB 444 provided model legislation for the country by reaching consensus on critical policy for Florida’s water supply while considering the needs of the environmental and agricultural communities, developers, water management districts, and local governments. Senator Dockery also contributed the solar energy systems incentive component to the Florida Energy Act of 2006 (SB 888). A stalwart defender of law enforcement and public safety, Senator Dockery shepherded to passage the Anti-Murder Act of 2007, which created a system for identifying potentially dangerous probation violators, requiring them to return to jail until the court determines whether they pose a danger to the community. Appointed to serve as the Vice Chair of the National Conference of State Legislatures Transportation Committee for the 2008-2009 Conference year, she worked on research for potential legislation affecting multi-modal transportation, including railroads, air, water and motor vehicles. For the past two years, Senator Dockery has assembled and led a bi-partisan coalition to defeat costly rail liability legislation intended to benefit a corporate special interest at great taxpayer expense. Senator Dockery has received over 70 awards of appreciation during her tenure in both the House and Senate from Environmental groups such as Audubon, Nature Conservancy, Sierra Club, Florida Oceans Alliance and Trust for Public Lands; Agricultural groups such as Florida Farm Bureau, Florida Cattleman’s Association and Florida Forestry Association; Business groups such as Florida Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Florida, Associated Builders and Contractors and the Florida Ports Council and Governmental groups such as Florida Association of Counties, Florida League of Cities, School District of Osceola County and Florida Parks and Recreation Association. She is a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and resides in Lakeland with her husband of 20 years, C.C. “Doc” Dockery.