A recent study conducted by the University of Florida show Floridians are buying more locally grown foods. According to the survey results, one-fifth of the food purchased by consumers is locally grown. Food was purchased at restaurants, farmers markets, grocers, or direct from producers. For some, the product was grown within a 100-mile radius of [...]
Under the direction of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Food, Nutrition, and Wellness (FNW), Florida is administering Child Nutrition programs. This is great news for school age children in Florida and good news for Florida’s many agriculture producers. We know good nutrition is extremely important to a child’s growth, [...]
This year, Florida celebrates its 500th anniversary. Florida’s landscape is rich with agricultural crops, so this is an anniversary for agriculture in Florida too. In April 500 years ago, Spanish explorers landed in Florida. As they established settlements throughout the land, they introduced crops that are still popular today. Today, we produce more than 300 [...]
There are many fields of law, and in most of these fields attorneys will spend a great deal of time with their clients. It’s a necessary step for providing effective representation. The law is personal. We stay with our clients for months and in some cases years, so it’s imperative we develop a trusting relationship [...]
In the early 60s, my parents were introduced to Arabian horses. They developed an immediate and deep fascination with these incredible animals. My parents were very driven, and when they started something, they made a 100 percent commitment. They began to breed Arabian horses, which meant as a family, we were traveling all over the [...]
Sharing your successes is important in business. It strengthens your relationship with your clients and allows your team to celebrate their accomplishments. We’ve had a recent success that I thought might be interesting for our readers. It involves a Phoenix potato farmer I represent. […]
