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Pre-2010 issues
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2009
In this issue
GAP audit harmonization effort underway
Grower-shipper-processors, members of the retail
and foodservice industries, and representatives of produce associations
including FFVA are working to harmonize standards and audits
...
Holiday giving - a little bit here and there makes a
difference
People in the Florida agriculture community have no problem giving back to
their community and to institutions like universities and churches.
Whether it’s a large donation ....
Member Profile - Long & Scott Farms
Over 45 years ago, Long & Scott Farms began
farming in an area straddling Orange and Lake
counties in Central
Florida. Today the Scott family
grows ...
Trade associate member update - Syngenta
World-leading agribusiness Syngenta needs
for farmers to keep farming. That’s because Syngenta is
“all ag all the time.” Syngenta was formed in 2000
...
Timeline - 1958
FOOD COMES FIRST! That was the theme of the
National Food Conference held in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 24, 1958 ...
OCTOBER 2009
In this issue
FFVA 2009 CONVENTION RECAP
FFVA’s 66th Annual Convention brought
together several hundred members of the agriculture industry and others
for several days of education, discussion of issues and good
times.
UNITED FRONT FIGHTS AVOCADO TREE DISEASE
There is no “raging infestation” of
laurel wilt disease among avocado trees in South Florida, say researchers who are working to stop the march of
the disease and the tiny beetle that carries it. Even so, a task force
of state, industry and scientific representatives should not let down
its guard, the scientists say.
NUTRIENTS FOR LIFE
Folks who aren’t in the agriculture industry
don’t really think a lot about fertilizer. But when they do, they
may not know all the facts. That’s why Nutrients for Life
exists.
MEMBER PROFILE - BEDNER'S FARM FRESH
MARKET
Exciting things are happening at the intersection
of State Road 7 and Lee
Road
in Boynton
Beach. The Bedner family, whose farming heritage dates to the
19th century, has broken ground on a 9,800-square-foot building that
will house a retail store dedicated to offering fresh, locally grown
produce to the Palm
Beach County
community.
TRADE ASSOCIATE MEMBER UPDATE -
HARVESTMARK
Consumers want to know where their food comes
from. Producers want to comply with traceability requirements.
Fortunately a solution is all in a little sticker that’s
available now.
TIMELINE 1978
Growers, shippers, packers and processors of
many Florida commodities are actively concerned about the possible
relaxation of the embargo on trade with Cuba.
SEPTEMBER 2009
In this issue
INDUSTRY LEADERS ARE FIRST TO SEE AG COMMISSIONER
CANDIDATES FACE OFF
In their first forum of the campaign, four
candidates for the agriculture commissioner’s race recently met to
tout why they should be elected to replace two-term incumbent Charlie
Bronson.
FRESH PRODUCE FOR ALL
The Florida
Association of Food Banks (FAFB) is a 501c(3)
organization committed to making sure that families that need food can
get it in a dignified manner.
FFVA MEMBER PROFILE: E-FOODS
When you think of the term “broker,”
you might think of a real estate broker or an auto broker. That’s
not exactly the same kind of broker that Central Florida’s E Foods is.
TRADE ASSOCIATE UPDATE: PURFRESH
FFVA trade associate member Purfresh is all about
innovation – thoughtful innovation.
TIMELINE 1980
[From The Harvester, June 1980.] The
Breakers, Palm Beach’s veritable Palace by the Sea, is one of the
queens of resort hotels in the world.
AUGUST 2009
In this issue
2009 AG LABOR FORUM TO BENEFIT AG
EMPLOYERS
Learn how to avoid labor troubles before they
occur and receive labor relations advice from growers, shippers,
processors and other agricultural employers ...
CONVENTION TO TACKLE TIMELY ISSUES
Traceability, crisis communication and
sustainability - learn from the experts
MEMBER PROFILE - L&M FARMS
Need a certain kind of vegetable in June –
or maybe December? FFVA producer member L&M Farms can
help.
TRADE ASSOCIATE MEMBER UPDATE - COBANK
FFVA trade associate member CoBank knows what it
takes to effectively serve agri-business and other vital industries that
make a difference in rural life.
TIMELINE 1948
Why does government "interfere" with the farmer's
business?
JULY 2009
In this issue:
FFVA 2009 CONVENTION PREVIEW
It all comes together soon: a beautiful location,
outstanding speakers, industry experts sharing their knowledge,
networking opportunities and a generous helping of fun.
TIMELINE - 1978
Farm credit bankers confident as they look into
the future ...
JUNE 2009
In this issue:
THE MANY FACES OF FOOD
SAFETY REFORM
Our lawmakers have come out in force to
tackle the holes in the country’s food safety net.
REGULATORS GAIN
INSIGHT INTO FLORIDA AGRICULTURE
For more than 20 years, springtime in
the Florida agriculture industry means welcoming regulators to the
fields and packinghouses for FFVA’s Florida Spring Regulatory
Tour.
PRODUCER PROFILE
KNIGHT MANAGEMENT
Mission accomplished - Tons of sweet corn successfully shipped for
Memorial Day
TRADE ASSOCIATE
UPDATE
MONSANTO COMPANY (Seminis and De
Ruiter Seed brands)
Since it acquired Seminis Vegetable Seeds in 2005, the Monsanto Company
has been moving in exciting new directions.
TIMELINE
WHY JOIN FFVA?
From The Harvester, Sept. 1967
APRIL 2009
IN THIS ISSUE:
AG TAG RAISES AWARENESS OF AGRICULTURE
From beef to bees, students who may have never set
foot on a farm are learning about Floridaagriculture thanks to drivers who buy the agriculture
license plate – better known as the “Ag
Tag.”
TIMELINE - 1970
Recently TIME magazine devoted its cover story to
“America, the Inefficient.”
MARCH 2009
In this issue:
FFVA - THE FUTURE
Focus on advocacy, expert knowledge and grassroots
participation
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE NEW FFVA.COM
Point, click and connect with the new FFVA.com
MEMBER PROFILE - DANNY JOHNS
A cold snap can be good or bad if you’re a
potato farmer. It’s all in the timing.
TRADE ASSOCIATE MEMBER UPDATE - CREEL
TRACTOR
Southwest Florida dealership offers precision equipment, pre-owned
tractors and more.
TIMELINE - 1998
FFVA builds support for import
labeling
JANUARY 2009
In this issue:
2009 LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW
A politician should have three hats: One for
throwing into the ring, one for talking through, and one for pulling
rabbits out of if elected.
-Carl Sandburg
NEW CENTER TO PROVIDE THE FACTS ON FLORIDA
AGRICULTURE
The University
of Florida’s Agricultural Education and Communication
Department has embarked on an ambitious project.
MEMBER PROFILE
Tom O’Brien and C&D Produce take on
today’s economy.
TRADE ASSOCIATE MEMBER UPDATE
HRMCW, or HR for short, is an FFVA Trade Associate
Member that businesses call on when something is amiss with a
workers’ compensation claim.
TIMELINE
The 1986 “Woman of the Year in
Agriculture” is FFVA member Ruth Springer
Wedgworth.
DECEMBER 2008
In this issue:
FLORIDA TOMATOES IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Bringing consumers back after bungled salmonella
outbreak investigation
AG EXPO OFFERS INSIGHTS ON FOOD SAFETY, PEST
MANAGEMENT
What should the fresh produce industry do to help
prevent a repeat of last summer’s salmonella outbreak
investigation?
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