PLANT CITY Karen Berry, publisher of a Plant City-based magazine, has been named the Florida Farm Bureau's Ag Journalist of the Year. ...more

September 19, 2008 |

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August 4, 2008 |

DAYTONA BEACH – Being economically viable while sustaining the environment is possible and Butler Oaks Farm and Buck Island Ranch are shining examples. Butler Oaks in Lorida and Buck Island near Lake Placid were two of four agricultural operations in the state recognized Friday for their leadership in promoting progressive environmental practices during the Florida Farm Bureau Federation's annual meeting. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson presented the 2007 Commissioner's Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards at the Daytona Beach Hilton. Nominations for the awards were received earlier this year by a screening committee composed of scientific and technical experts with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which selected the finalists. ...more

October 14, 2007 |

PLANT CITY - The Florida Farm Bureau Federation has named Tampa Tribune reporter Jan Hollingsworth 2007 Newsperson of the Year for outstanding coverage of agricultural issues. The award was presented Thursday in Daytona Beach at the organization's annual meeting. ...more

October 12, 2007 |

DAYTONA BEACH — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson will present awards to four agricultural operations — including two in Highlands County — in recognition of their leadership in promoting progressive environmental practices. ...more

October 12, 2007 |