Florida Grower September 2014
In This Issue
Harness The Marketing Power Of Video
Multimedia platform is an effective and inexpensive marketing tool for you to attract new customers and keep existing ones loyal to your brand.
Despite Industry Challenges, Florida Citrus Leader Has Optimistic Outlook
2014 Florida Grower Citrus Achievement Award winner Mike Sparks feels confident in crop sector’s ability to regain strength.
Food Safety Modernization Act Is On The Plate
Florida Ag Expo agenda to serve up important features of looming regulations.
Put Weeds Out To Pasture
No matter where they are, plants out of place can be problematic.
Florida Organic Group Dedicated To Serving Growers, Community
Education and development programs are plentiful for interested producers.
Clean Water Conundrum: Ditch The Rule Or Ditch The Myths? [Opinion]
Regulation inundation causing a rising tide of confusion for farmers.
Cover All Angles When Taking On Threecornered Alfalfa Hoppers
Learn how to ID, the survival and spread, and management methods for this insect pest.
New Orange Pipeline Full Of Juice
Industry stakeholders are working on a rapid release model for processed varieties.
Getting To The Root Of Good Soil Health Requires Some Digging
Dave Gilliam of Horticultural Alliance says more citrus growers are paying attention to what’s happening below the ground in their groves.
Border Crisis Not Helping Farmers
As thousands cross into the U.S. seeking refuge, calls for ag labor reform are lost in the uproar.
Florida’s Future Farming Leaders Dig Up Knowledge In The Golden State
Class 3 of FFVA’s Emerging Leader Development Program learn a lot from road trip to California’s Salinas Valley.
Familiar Face Settles In As New Florida Strawberry Association Leader
Kenneth Parker’s deep roots in the community and knowledge of production challenges make a good combination for executive director role.
Is There Light At The End Of The Tunnel For Florida Citrus?
Time is of the essence in the race to beat greening.
Miffed By Marketing? You’re Not Alone [Opinion]
Properly promoting product involves engaging your target audience to meet their needs. But based on the campaigns dominating airtime, many are missing the mark.