June 25, 2007

ISSUE 1172

WEDGWORTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR CLASS VII

The Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture & Natural Resources (WLIANR) is accepting nominations for Class VII participants in one of Florida’s premier agricultural leadership programs.

The two-year comprehensive program, which will begin in November 2007, is designed to develop the leadership skills of participants involved in private agricultural enterprises in Florida through various training sessions, workshops and travel to Washington, D.C., and abroad.

Ideal candidates for this program are 25-45 years of age and are involved in the private sector of Florida’s agriculture and natural resources industries and demonstrate strong leadership potential.

Please visit the WLIANR website, http://wlianr.ifas.ufl.edu/ or call Hannah Carter at (352) 392-1038 for a nomination form. The deadline for nominations is July 31.

FOUNDATION RENAMED TO REFLECT SPECIALTY CROP FOCUS

INDIANA SELECTED TO TEST PILOT FLEX PROGRAM

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE

OJ TAX INCREASES, PRE-HARVEST INSPECTIONS MAY BE DROPPED

WEDGWORTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR CLASS VII

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY HONORS WEDGWORTH

FLORIDA AGRI-WOMEN SELECTS FOUNDERS’ AWARD WINNER