August 14 , 2006

ISSUE 1128

“IDEARAISERS” TO BE HELD ACROSS STATE

Several Florida state legislators will host regional ag industry-specific ”Idearaisers” in September in Homestead, Clewiston, Bartow, Ocala, Gainesville, Live Oak and Jay. An “Idearaiser” is a venue that allows citizens and legislators to come together to discuss ideas.

The schedule for the events is as follows:

September 6, 6:30 p.m, John D. Campbell Auditorium, 18710 SW 288 Street, Homestead

September 7, 6:30 p.m., Hilliard Cabin, Flagpole Road, Clewiston

September 12, 6:30 p.m., Jay Community Center, 5259 Booker Lane, Jay

September 14, 6:30 p.m., Suwannee County Farm Bureau Office, 407 Dowling Avenue, SE, Live Oak

September 18, 6:30 p.m., Marion County Extension Auditorium, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala

September 26, 6:00 p.m., Stuart Center, 1716 U.S. Hwy 17S, Bartow

 

ALSO IN THIS WEEK'S RAP-UP

FOURTH FARM BILL PAPER ADDRESSES RENEWABLE ENERGY

FARM TO FUEL SUMMIT SCHEDULED

MARKETING PROMOTIONS INCREASE SALES OF FLORIDA PRODUCE

AG “IDEARAISERS” TO BE HELD ACROSS STATE

DUDA RETIREE STU LONGWORTH PASSES AWAY

REMINDER - LABOR RELATIONS FORUM APPROACHING

WAL-MART EXECUTIVE FEATURED AT FFVA CONVENTION SESSION

BREAKING AWAY FROM THE COMMODITY CONCEPT