March 14, 2005

ISSUE 1054

 

GCREC BALM GRAND OPENING IS APRIL 1

The University of Florida/Institute for Agricultural Sciences new Gulf Coast Research and Education Center at Balm has scheduled its grand opening dedication for Friday, April 1 at 10:30 am. Jimmy Cheek, VP for Agricultural & Natural Resources will preside.

Keynote speakers include Commissioner of Agriculture Charlie Bronson, Congressman Adam Putnam and State Representative Bill Galvano. A luncheon will follow.

 

ALSO IN THIS WEEK'S RAP-UP

SENATE REJECTS MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE PROPOSALS

COALITION OF IMMOKALEE WORKERS AND TACO BELL REACH AGREEMENT

BILL INTRODUCED TO REQUIRE SEAT BELTS IN ALL FARM LABOR VEHICLES

FLORIDA AGENCY FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION TO CONDUCT WAGE SURVEY

PRODUCER MEMBERS URGED TO PARTICIPATE IN WAGE AND BENEFIT SURVEY

HURRICANE HOUSING WORK GROUP VOTES MONEY FOR WORKER HOUSING

NASH FINCH TO ACQUIRE DISTRIBUTORS, SUPERMARKETS

STATER BROS. BUILDING LARGER HEADQUARTERS, DISTRIBUTION CENTER

GCREC BALM GRAND OPENING IS APRIL 1

FFVA MEMBER EPITOMIZES A TRUE FAMILY FARM