A short while back I had the privilege of visiting the University of Florida Museum of Natural History. I’ll begin by saying the museum perfectly depicts mother nature, the farmer. If you have any interest in agriculture and nature, I highly recommend a visit. You could easily spend an entire day enjoying the beauty and [...]
Take a leap back to the early 80s, it was a time when no one really knew about Lakeland, Florida. We suffered from a difficult economy, and a 21% unemployment rate, one of the highest in the nation. It was an incredibly challenging time for businesses and our community. During this time, I was fortunate [...]
The Florida Future Farmers of American Association held its tenth annual Beast Feast on March 23. As a board member of the FFA Foundation, it’s certainly one I look forward to every year. What sets this gathering apart from others are the many events within the event, with activities like the silent auction, a variety [...]
