Mary Hartney

Why Lobbying for Agriculture is a Contact Sport
If you don’t know your elected representatives (local, state, national), take steps to meet them and their staff.
Clean Water is Worth the Fight for Florida Farmers
Agriculture industry stakeholders are diving in to implement a state-specific nutrient stewardship certification program.
How Much Do You #GiveACrop About Pesticides?
See how CropLife America is using comedy to shed light on the importance of crop protection.
Fertilizer Industry Leader Lauded for Lifetime of Achievement
Dennis Wedgworth receives accolades during Florida Fertilizer & Agrichemical Association’s 86th annual meeting.
Farming Should Resolve to Protect, Nourish, and Engage
Success in agriculture industry leadership, stewarship, and advocacy starts from the ground up.
(We Won’t Back Down … ) Stand Your Ground for Agriculture
You don’t have to be a super hero, rock star, or award-winning scientist to aid farming. You can help by supporting professionalism in fields.
Minding Mosaic: Trust Is A Precious Commodity
We as an industry need to figure out ways to be engaged, to keep the discussions productive, and the solutions science-based.
Inspiring Voices, Lasting Messages Two Of Agriculture’s Best Products [Opinion]
The farming industry has a great story to tell. The hard part is getting willing listeners to understand.
Plight Of Pollinators Presenting Sticky Situation
Growers, beekeepers, and the ag-chem industry urged to work together to protect pollinators and plants.
Today’s Youth Set To Sustain The World [Opinion]
A select group of University of Florida students are thinking of innovative ways to meet the challenges of supporting 9+ billion people on Earth by 2050.
Make Agriculture Responsibility Part Of Your New Year’s Resolutions [Opinion]
Health, safety, and security regarding the handling and storage of fertilizer products should be a priority in 2015.
Modern Agriculture Is A True Centerpiece Of Thanksgiving [Opinion]
FFAA’s Mary Hartney says take time during this holiday season to give thanks where thanks is due.
GMO Debate Worth The Fight [Opinion]
Despite barrages against modern agriculture, there is hope.
New Book Provides Plenty Of Fodder To Feed Your Head
Thomas Hager’s “Alchemy of Air” thoroughly explores the people, politics, and pitfalls behind the scientific process that changed the way food is grown.
In Defense Of Modern Ag: GMOs Are Safe
Farmers can set the record straight and take the fear factor out of food consumption.
Hard Lessons Learned In Fertilizer Plant Tragedy
It’s time to answer the wake-up call from West, TX.
Ag In The Classroom Yields Many Lessons
Facing a county commission is easier for me than addressing a classroom of eager, active kindergartners and first […]
Opinion: Modern Ag Needs More Mouthpieces
Meeting fascinating people passionate about agriculture is one of the best things about FFAA’s Annual Meeting. This summer, […]
Opinion: Stand Tall For Stewardship
The tide is turning in the fight against EPA’s imposition of Numeric Nutrient Criteria (NNC) in Florida. Opponents […]