Last week, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam H. Putnam, reminded Floridians to be wary of outdoor fires and other actions that can inadvertently start wildfires capable of devastating both human and natural environments. This Wildfire Awareness Week—April 5th to the 11th—brings the Florida Department of Agriculture together with the Florida Forest Service to raise awareness [...]
Are you considering a job in the agricultural industry? It looks like this could be a great time to enter that field. A recent report made public at the World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue indicates the time is right for young professionals to get into the agricultural industry. […]
Mike Martin is a lawyer who keeps his boots handy. As a specialist in agricultural law, he spends a fair amount of time tramping through fields, eyeing damaged crops, and looking farmers in the eye to determine whether he trusts them enough to take on their case. "You get your feet dirty," said Martin, whose solo practice is based central Florida, a land of orange groves and grapefruit stands.
