An article published this week in the Highlands Today newspaper shared that Between November and May each year, Florida produces about 300 agricultural commodities that are sold across the U.S. and in more than 120 countries around the world. This has been supported by the state’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs and the Fresh [...]
Did you know the Florida Farm Bureau is supported by 147,000 member families covering 60 counties and is the largest agricultural organization in Florida? Members receive a number of valuable benefits, including low rates and substantial discounts on loans, personal, life and car insurance, merchandise, travel and other services. Membership is also not limited to [...]
Over the past few years, we have learned about an important issue faced by Florida’s citrus industry: the fight against citrus greening disease. Recently, the Associated Press reported that the issue is making national headlines and Federal agriculture officials are joining Florida’s battle. The article, published on December 12, reported The U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]
A recent study conducted by the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education shows that Southwest Florida residents are hungry for more information about agriculture. The study include coordinating focus groups of area residents. According to a blog article published in December, participants in six focus groups in a five-county region said they valued agriculture’s economic, [...]
You can find many homeowners at their local hardware store on the weekend, buying the tools for a do-it-yourself project. The big stores like Lowes and Home Depot make it easy for homeowners to take on tasks because they offer at-store trainings. While we are working to make our homes beautiful, why not take a [...]
In our line of work, we often are first introduced to people during a time of need and dismay. Most of our clients are farmers. Our office represents farmers as the plaintiff’s lawyer, and often our claims are against large companies, like chemical companies. The law involves establishing a personal relationship. Attorneys stay with clients [...]
Two recent articles tout the success of the Florida agriculture industry. In October, WUFT news featured the post Florida’s Agriculture Industry Continues To Grow. The article revealed that Florida ranks second behind California in fresh market vegetable production. Citing a report released last week by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as its [...]
On the Martin Law website, we offer a resource page to help clients when they are preparing for a case. One of the important processes we feature in this section is how to calculate plant loss. Our office represents farmers as the plaintiff’s lawyer, and often our claims are against large companies, like chemical companies. [...]
The Sunshine State News posted an article this October touting the impact agriculture makes on Florida’s economy. The article reports that there are nearly 48,000 farms on more than 9 million acres in Florida that grow 300 different products. The industry contributes more than $100 billion to our state’s economy and supports 2 million jobs. [...]
When we think of Florida, we think of pristine beaches and miles and miles of coastline. Perhaps we also think of Disney World, Nascar and Football. We certainly think of vacations and relaxation. When we think of Florida agriculture, the first thing to come to mind is what? The famous Florida orange. But, what you [...]
