Links To Agricultural Web Sites (With Descriptions)
Below is an extensive list of links to other web sites that deal with agriculture, environment, food, nutrition, marketing, research and related issues. Clicking on a link to another web site will open a new browser window.
AgCareers.com
Started in 1988, AgCareers.com offers job recruitment in the fields of agriculture, food, natural resources and biotechnology industries. Over 1500 jobs are posted on the site each month. Employers can post new openings or search a database of almost 10,000 applicant resumes. AgCareers.com is headquartered in Clinton, North Carolina, with additional staff and operations in Ames, Iowa, and London, Ontario, Canada.Agricultural Institute of Florida Inc.
The Ag Institute is guided by the board made up of professional communicators employed by associations, businesses or institutions that are engaged in or support Florida's agricultural community. The Ag Institute provides or sponsors political forums, spokesperson training and informational publications to meet industry needs. It offers public relations and media monitoring on key industry issues. The Ag Institute provides a network of professionals that can be mobilized to counsel and represent the industry in the areas of public relations, communications and issues management.Agricultural Property Tax Classification
The Florida Department of Revenue web site lists contact information for property appraisers in all Florida counties. Under state law, farmers must actively certify to property appraisers that they are entitled to the agricultural classification. To receive a DR-499C agricultural classification application form, contact your property appraiser.Agriculture Council of America
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is composed of leaders in the agriculture, food and fiber communities dedicated to increasing the public awareness of agriculture's vital role in our society. ACA believes that every American should: understand how food and fiber products are produced; appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products; value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy; acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food and fiber industry. The primary focus of ACA is to conduct the National Agriculture Day Program which occurs on the first day of Spring each year. ACA is a not-for-profit (501-c-6) organization and maintains the ACA Education Foundation which is an educational foundation (501-c-3) organization. These organizations are supported through a management contract with the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA).American Chemical Society
The American Chemical Society is a self-governed individual membership organization that consists of more than 159,000 members at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry. The organization provides a broad range of opportunities for peer interaction and career development, regardless of professional or scientific interests. The society was founded in 1876.American Culinary Federation, Inc.
The American Culinary Federation (ACF), Inc., a professional, not-for-profit organization for chefs and cooks, was founded in 1929 in New York City by three chefs’ organizations: the Société Culinaire Philanthropique, the Vatel Club, and the Chefs Association of America. The principal goal is to promote the professional image of American chefs worldwide through education among culinarians at all levels, from apprentices to the most accomplished certified master chefs. ACF sanctions domestic culinary competitions and oversees any international competitions that take place in the United States.American Farm Bureau
The American Farm Bureau has more than 5 million members and is in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. It is a voluntary organization of member families joining together to solve common problems. Farm Bureau represents America's farmers and ranchers on the local, state, national and international levels. Its mission is to implement policies developed by members and provide programs that will improve the financial well being and quality of life for farmers and ranchers.American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc.
The American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc., is an organization dedicated to the promotion, development and improvement of the domestic rabbit and cavy. With over 30,000 members throughout the United States, Canada and abroad, members range from the pet owner with one rabbit or cavy to the breeder or commercial raiser with several hundred animals. Each aspect of the rabbit and cavy industry -- fancy (for exhibition), as a pet, or for commercial value -- is encouraged by the organization.American Society of Agronomy
Founded in 1907, the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) is dedicated to the development of agriculture enabled by science, in harmony with environmental and human values. The Society supports scientific, educational, and professional activities to enhance communication and technology transfer among agronomists and those in related disciplines on topics of local, regional, national, and international significance.America's Second Harvest
The mission of America's Second Harvest is to create a hunger-free America. The group distributes food and grocery products through a nationwide network of certified affiliates, increases public awareness of domestic hunger, and advocates for policies that benefit America's hungry.Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) represents its member institutions in its collective dealings with governmental bodies, veterinary medical organizations, the animal and human health industry, educational and scientific organizations and the public. The association also promotes the priority areas of academic veterinary medicine, which include: increasing human resources, infrastructure support and research funding; providing adequate financial support for students and the overall diversification of the veterinary medical profession.Association of Florida Native Nurseries
The Association of Florida Native Nurseries (AFNN) is a not-for-profit corporation whose membership includes nurseries, landscape architects and designers, environmental consulting services, nursery suppliers, and individuals in related professions. AFNN members seek to improve conditions in the native plant nursery industry; to promote, foster, and encourage more efficient and progressive methods of growing and marketing native plant nursery stock and plants; to enjoy the manifold benefits of joint and collective effort; and to share in scientific knowledge.Blue Sky Search
Blue Sky Search, Inc., is an executive recruiting firm that specializes in the produce industry, agriculture and the food industry. The company was organized in 1998. The site contains extensive links to produce companies, logos, agricultural associations, suppliers and services, transportation companies, agricultural universities, retail grocers, international retailers, agricultural lenders, vintage crate labels, produce art gallery.
Cattlemen's Beef Board
The Cattlemen's Beef Board comprises cattle producers and importers who direct the national Beef Check-off Program, with oversight from USDA. NCBA is a contractor of check-off dollars used for beef promotion and research efforts on behalf of the Beef Board.Central Florida Livestock Agents Group
The Central Florida Livestock Agents Group is composed of extension faculty representing Brevard, Citrus, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Marion, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties, in addition to research faculty and extension specialists located at various research centers and departments at the University of Florida. A major goal of this program is to coordinate extension and research activities for enhanced cattle production in Central Florida.Chicago Mercantile Exchange
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc., is the largest futures exchange in the United States and the second-largest exchange in the world for the trading of futures and options on futures. Founded as a not-for-profit corporation in 1898, the CME became the first publicly traded U.S. financial exchange in December 2002. The CME has four major product areas: interest rates, stock indexes, foreign exchange and commodities.Citrus Administrative Committee
The Citrus Administrative Committee is a Federal Marketing Order, administered by the USDA, and sets minimum sizes and grades of fresh Florida Citrus. Marketing Order No. 905: Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Tangelos Grown in Florida.Citrus and Vegetable Magazine
Citrus and Vegetable Magazine provides citrus and vegetable calendar of events and information.Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry deals with matters relating primarily to the following subjects: Agricultural economics and research; agricultural extension services and experiment stations; agricultural production, marketing, and stabilization of prices; agriculture and agricultural commodities; animal industry and diseases; crop insurance and soil conservation; farm credit and farm security; food from fresh waters; food stamp programs; forestry; home economics; human nutrition; inspection of livestock, meat, and agricultural products; pests and pesticides; plant industry, soils, and agricultural engineering; rural development, rural electrification, and watersheds; school nutrition programs.Committee on Agriculture, U.S. House of Representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture's jurisdiction includes: Adulteration of seeds, insect pests, and protection of birds and animals in forest reserves; agriculture generally; agricultural and industrial chemistry; agricultural colleges and experiment stations; agricultural economics and research; agricultural education extension services; agricultural production and marketing and stabilization of prices of agricultural products and commodities; animal industry and diseases of animals; commodity exchanges; crop insurance and soil conservation; dairy industry; entomology and plant quarantine; extension of farm credit and farm security; inspection of livestock, poultry, meat products, and seafood and seafood products; forestry in general; human nutrition and home economics; plant industry, soils, and agricultural engineering; rural electrification; rural development; water conservation related to activities of the Department of Agriculture.Conservation Trust for Florida
The mission of the Conservation Trust for Florida is to protect the rural landscapes of Florida. The trust focuses on farms, ranches, working forests, and natural areas that provide landscape connections. The trust protects rural lands vital to the state's character and economy through conservation easements and land purchases, and by helping rural landowners retain their traditional and productive land-use activities. Its long-term goal is to ensure that rural lifestyles will continue, that open lands are protected for future generations, and that development is effectively directed away from culturally, aesthetically, historically, and ecologically valuable rural areas.Council for Biotechnology Information
The Council for Biotechnology Information was founded in April 2000 by biotechnology companies to create a comprehensive communication campaign about biotechnology. The goal is to foster an environment that allows the world to benefit from the products of agricultural and food biotechnology.Council on Agricultural Science and Technology
The Council on Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) assembles, interprets, and communicates science-based information regionally, nationally, and internationally on food, fiber, agricultural, natural resource, and related societal and environmental issues to our stakeholders--legislators, regulators, policy makers, the media, the private sector, and the public. CAST is a nonprofit organization composed of scientific societies and many individual, student, company, nonprofit, and associate society members. CAST's Board of Directors is composed of representatives of the scientific societies and individual members, and an Executive Committee. CAST was established in 1972 as a result of a 1970 meeting sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council.Crop Science Society of America
The Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) is an educational and scientific organization comprised of more than 4,700 members dedicated to the advancement of crop science. Founded in 1955, the Society is international in scope with members in more than 100 countries who are advancing the discipline of crop science by acquiring and disseminating information about crops in relation to seed genetics and plant breeding; crop physiology; crop production, quality and ecology; crop germplasm resources; and environmental quality.Dairy Farmers Inc.
Dairy Farmers, Inc. (DFI) is Florida’s milk promotion group. Established in 1958, the organization is designed to enhance the dairy farming industry’s image and increase milk and dairy product sales statewide via advertising, education and public relations. DFI’s membership encompasses Florida's milk-marketing cooperative, Southeast Milk, Inc. DFI’s board of directors is comprised of dairy producers representing this member cooperative. DFI is one of 20 member organizations of the United Dairy Industry Association and carries out the programs of Dairy Management, Inc., the umbrella organization based in Chicago.Electronic Harvest
eHARVEST.com, short form for "electronic harvest" was developed to encourage the use of the resources available on the Internet and to advance agriculture.Farm Credit Administration
The Farm Credit Administration is an independent agency in the executive branch of the U.S. government. It is responsible for the regulation and examination of the banks, associations, and related entities that collectively comprise what is known as the Farm Credit System, including the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation. Initially created by an executive order of the president in 1933, the agency now derives its powers and authorities from the Farm Credit Act of 1971, as amended. FCA's mission is to promote a safe and sound, competitive Farm Credit System.Farm Share
The only charitable packinghouse in the eastern United States, Farm Share administers gleaning projects, produce recovery operations, USDA commodity programs and food drives.
FDACS
The mission of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is to safeguard the public and support Florida's agricultural economy by: ensuring the safety and wholesomeness of food and other consumer products through inspection and testing programs; protecting consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices and providing consumer information; assisting Florida's farmers and agricultural industries with the production and promotion of agricultural products; and conserving and protecting the state's agricultural and natural resources by reducing wildfires, promoting environmentally safe agricultural practices, and managing public lands.FDACS Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
This division administers various state and federal regulatory programs concerning environmental and consumer protection issues. These include state mosquito control program coordination; agricultural pesticide registration, testing and regulation; pest control regulation; and feed, seed and fertilizer production inspection and testing. Through its four bureaus, the division ensures that: pesticides are properly registered and used in accordance with federal and state requirements; mosquito control programs are effectively conducted; and feed, seed and fertilizer products are safe and effective.FDACS Division of Animal Industry
This division is responsible for enforcing animal health regulations in Florida and protecting the state from animal pests and diseases, which have a major economic and public health consequence. The state veterinarian has important responsibilities in protecting the health and welfare of all animal resources. Through its Bureau of Animal Disease Control and Bureau of Diagnostic Laboratories, the division works to prevent, control, and eradicate certain infectious or communicable diseases of livestock and other domestic animals.
FDACS Division of Aquaculture
This division: regulates aquaculture facilities and shellfish processing plants; opens and closes shellfish harvesting waters to protect human health; ensures the continued productivity of oyster reefs through a mitigation/restoration program; issues leases of submerged state lands for aquaculture; assists industry development by working on special projects and providing a forum for industry-requested research projects; works with the Aquaculture Review Council, a farmer advisory committee that provides guidance and input on the annual development of the Florida Aquaculture Plan; ensures compliance with Best Management Practices (BMPs), which are formulated to achieve Florida's environmental goals; administers programs to promote industry growth through production and technical support, product promotion and advertising, and financial assistance.FDACS Division of Dairy Industry
This division enforces laws and rules that regulate standards for milk, milk products, ice cream and frozen desserts, and the interstate shipment of milk. The division has two bureaus: the Bureau of Dairy Inspection and the Bureau of Dairy Laboratories.FDACS Division of Fruit and Vegetables
The FDACS Division of Fruit and Vegetables administers rules that regulate standards, grades and marketing orders for citrus, limes, avocados, peanuts and tomatoes. The division is composed of the Bureau of Inspection and the Bureau of Technical Control. It issues reports on Licensed Citrus Fruit Dealers, Top 75 Shippers, Certified Statewide, Foreign Countries, and Certified Canning.FDACS Division of Food Safety
This division is responsible for assuring the public of a safe, wholesome and properly represented food supply through permitting and inspection of food establishments, inspection of food products, and performance of specialized laboratory analyses on a variety of food products sold or produced in the state. The division monitors food from farm gate through processing and distribution to the retail point of purchase. The division is charged with administration and enforcement of the food and poultry and egg laws, and also provides support in the enforcement of other food safety laws. In addition to regulatory surveillance and enforcement, the division evaluates consumer complaints related to food. The division has two bureaus: the Bureau of Food and Meat Inspection and the Bureau of Food and Residue Laboratories.FDACS Division of Forestry
This division is responsible for the protection and management of Florida’s forest resources. Its mission is to protect and manage Florida’s forest resources through a stewardship ethic to assure these resources will be available for future generations. The division has four bureaus: the Bureau of Field Operations, the Bureau of Forest Management, the Bureau of Forest Protection, and Bureau of Forest Resource Planning and Support Services.FDACS Division of Plant Industry
This division is a regulatory agency that works to detect, intercept and control plant and honey bee pests that threaten Florida’s native plant and agricultural resources. The division has five bureaus: the Bureau of Citrus Budwood Registration, the Bureau of Entomology, Nematology and Plant Pathology, the Bureau of Methods Development and Biological Control, the Bureau of Plant and Apiary Inspection, and the Bureau of Pest Eradication and Control.FDACS Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement
The FDACS Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement operates 22 agricultural interdiction stations located on all paved highways crossing the natural boundary of the Suwannee and St. Mary’s rivers. Agricultural vehicle inspections are conducted at each location around the clock, 365 days a year. These officers support and supplement all of the Department’s regulatory and law enforcement programs by conducting inspections of highway shipments of agricultural, horticultural, aquacultural and livestock commodities. These regulations and programs ensure compliance with Federal-State Marketing Agreements as well as laws, rules and regulations enacted to make certain the public receives quality food products. Programs are also designed to prevent, control and eradicate specific plant and animal pests and diseases that could economically devastate segments of Florida’s agricultural industry.FDACS Office of Agricultural Water Policy
This office was established in 1995 by the Florida Legislature to facilitate and improve communications between federal, state, local agencies, and the agricultural industry on water quantity and water quality issues involving agriculture. The office is involved in the development of Best Management Practices (BMPs) on a site-specific, regional, and watershed basis. It works cooperatively with agricultural producers and industry groups, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the university system, the water management district, and other interested parties to develop and implement BMPs programs that are economically and technically feasible. The office’s primary mission is to formulate and establish water policies that will provide assurances that agriculture will have access to sufficient water supplies in the future.FDACS Office of Bio and Food Security Preparedness
The FDACS Office of Bio and Food Security Preparedness helps protect Florida's citizens in regard to agroterrorism, bio-security, food security, and domestic security issues. The office coordinates Department preparedness and activities by serving as liaison between divisions, offices, and programs. The office also coordinates with local, state and federal agencies, private and government laboratories, and agriculture- and food-related industries.Five-A-Day Program
A national program to increase fruit and vegetable consumption sponsored by the National Cancer Institute's 5-A-Day Program Office.Florida Agricultural Statistics Service
The Florida Agricultural Statistics Service (FASS) is the main agricultural data gathering agency in Florida with the purpose of collecting, compiling and providing current statistics. This service is provided in cooperation with the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). A primary goal of FASS is to provide farmers, ranchers and other producers of agricultural commodities with unbiased and reliable information to assist them in making production and marketing decisions. Other important users of agricultural statistics are farm organizations, agribusiness and transportation firms, state and national policy makers, and foreign buyers of agricultural products. Farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses provide the data which are collected through a broad program of sample surveys throughout the year.Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc.
Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc. is a non-profit organization working to develop agricultural curricula and materials, distribute materials and teach teachers to use these curricula and materials to educate Florida's youth about agriculture.Florida A&M University, Division of Agricultural Sciences
The Division of Agricultural Sciences offers education and training in agricultural science and agricultural education. In the tradition of the land grant college, the division seeks to serve the educational needs of the individual student.Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame
The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame honors men and women who made contributions to agriculture in this state.
Florida Agricultural Museum
The Florida Agricultural Museum's mission is to: preserve Florida's agricultural past; interpret the agricultural issues of yesterday, today, and tomorrow; and educate the public about those issues through enjoyable experiences.Florida Angus Association
The Florida Angus Association provides information on upcoming cattle events.
Florida Blueberry Growers Association
The Florida Blueberry Growers Association (FBGA) works to: advance industry; collect, preserve and circulate valuable and useful information relating to the business of growing and marketing of blueberries; collate distribute and publish such information; promote economic and production research; improve the quality of products; standardize grades; promote betterment of markets; promote integrity, good faith, goodwill and equitable principles of business in the industry; promote the best interests of its members.Florida Cattlemen's Association
The Florida Cattlemen's Association strives to support cattle ranching families as an integral part of Florida's economy and leaders in protecting the natural landscape that is their home. Dedicated to Florida's cattle industry since 1934.Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers, Inc.
Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers, Inc., is a non-profit group that provides information and certification for organic growing processes. FOG supports and promotes organic and sustainable agriculture, educates consumers, farmers, future farmers, businesses, policy makers and the general public. The Quality Certification Services organic certification program serves to verify label claims for producers, thereby providing more options in the marketplace and to provide assurance to the consumer as to the validity of those labels.Florida Christmas Tree Association
Many tree farmers allow customers to choose and cut their own Christmas trees. This has helped renew the tradition of the entire family selecting and cutting the Christmas tree. This list contains the names of growers who are members of the Florida Christmas Tree Association.Florida Citrus Archives
Donations of citrus-related materials are evaluated, inventoried, cataloged, preserved for posterity and made available for use by those researching the history of the Florida citrus industry.Florida Citrus Mutual
Florida Citrus Mutual is a voluntary cooperative association dedicated to helping citrus growers produce and market their crops at a profit.Florida Citrus Processors Association
This association, which is composed of Florida citrus processors, provides statistical summaries of: members' utilization of Florida's citrus crops; amount of frozen concentrated juices and chilled juices produced; amount of citrus by-products produced, such as pulp, pellets and meal; USDA citrus crop estimates; exports; and military and USDA purchases of citrus products.Florida Climate Change
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson and Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink present Conversations on Climate Change, a series of Cabinet workshops that will explore how Florida’s economy could be affected by climate changes and the state’s opportunities to expand renewable energy sources. Each workshop will feature a new topic and national experts in a variety of areas, including the science of rising sea levels, renewable energy sources, and the impact of climate change on the insurance and finance industries. These sessions will also give elected officials, business leaders and Floridians the opportunity to understand how these challenges and potential solutions present opportunities for new areas of economic growth for our state.Florida Cracker Horse Association
The Florida Cracker Horse Association (FCHA) was organized as a non-profit corporation in 1989. Its purpose is the preservation and perpetuation of the Cracker Horse as a distinct and unique Colonial Spanish breed of horse. A registry was established and foundation animals were registered. The Florida Cracker Horse is promoted as a valuable and vital part of Florida's heritage and is still quite rare. Today over 800 horses have been registered. The FCHA is supported by volunteers with initial assistance from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The association’s day-to-day business and the FCHA registry operations fall upon an elected board of directors.Florida Dairy Goat Association
The Florida Dairy Goat Association is a non-profit organization, whose purpose is: the development and promotion of the dairy goat; the encouragement of closer fellowship among members through meetings; correspondence; circulation of useful information, news and ideas; and the cooperation with other organizations in the development and promotion of the dairy goat in general.Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
The mission of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is to safeguard the public and support Florida's agricultural economy by: Ensuring the safety and wholesomeness of food and other consumer products through inspection and testing programs; protecting consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices and providing consumer information; assisting Florida's farmers and agricultural industries with the production and promotion of agricultural products; and conserving and protecting the state's agricultural and natural resources by reducing wildfires, promoting environmentally safe agricultural practices, and managing public lands.Florida Department of Citrus
The Florida Citrus Commission/Department of Citrus is an executive agency of state government established in 1935 by an act of the Florida Legislature as the result of an industry request. Its purpose is to protect and enhance the quality and reputation of Florida citrus fruit and processed citrus products in both domestic and foreign markets.Florida Department of Education, Agricultural Education
The mission of Agricultural Education is to prepare and support individuals for careers, build awareness and develop leadership for the food, fiber and natural resource system.Florida Farm Bureau Federation
Headquartered in Gainesville, the Florida Farm Bureau Federation is the largest independent agricultural association in the Sunshine State. It is guided by a board of directors made up of active farmers from all regions of the state.Florida Federation of Fairs and Livestock Shows
Florida's Agricultural Fairs provide the members the support and guidance needed to enlighten our youth and educate the fairgoers on agriculture, trade, entertainment and heritage of Florida.Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association
The Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association (FFAA) is a not-for-profit trade organization of fertilizer, limestone, agrichemical manufacturers, formulators, distributors, and dealers. The FFAA was formed in 1932 and works to: Enhance the public's perception of Florida's fertilizer and agrichemical industry; promote the safe responsible use of fertilizer and agrichemicals; enhance education efforts throughout the state.Florida FFA Association
Founded in 1928, the Future Farmers of America brought together students, teachers and agribusiness to solidify support for agricultural education. This site features a calendar and information about advisors, members and state officers.Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Effective July 1, 1999, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was created to combine the functions of the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission (GFC) and the Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC).Florida Forestry Association
The Florida Forestry Association works to help others see the significant role that forestry plays in the economy and environment. The association's mission is to promote the responsible and economic use of Florida's renewable forest resource by encouraging a healthy business climate and sound political policies.Florida 4-H Foundation
4-H is a fun learning program for boys and girls ages 5-18. It helps youth develop their skills and talents to the fullest. 4-H youth actively participate in activities, events and projects that develop and strengthen life skills. 4-H is open to everyone.Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association
The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association is a nonprofit, agricultural trade organization whose mission is to enhance the competitive and business environment for producing and marketing fruits, vegetables and other crops.Florida Gift Fruit Shippers Association
The Florida Gift Fruit Shippers Association focuses on the transportation and distribution of perishable products, promoting quality, efficiency, and low cost to members.Florida Grape Growers Association
The FGGA was established in 1923 to serve farmers and hobbyists interested in growing grapes in Florida. Organized as a nonprofit corporation, the FGGA was instrumental in sponsoring research to develop grapes adapted to conditions in Florida.Florida Horse
This is the official publication of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association. The Florida Horse provides information about developments in racing and breeding, both in Florida and nationally.Florida Horse Park
The Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park was created by the Florida Legislature in 1996. Several years of planning and development produced the Florida Horse Park, a public-private partnership between the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Greenways and Trails. It is located in the center of the state on 500 acres adjoining the Cross Florida Greenway and near Interstate 75, in Marion County, “The Horse Capital of the World.” The park is open year-round and offers international-caliber competition courses and a schedule of world-class events, and has been named an official training site for the United States Equestrian Team.Florida Institute of Phosphate Research
This is the official publication of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association. The Florida Horse provides information about developments in racing and breeding, both in Florida and nationally.Florida Irrigation Society, Inc.
The Florida Legislature created the Florida Institute of Phosphate Research (FIPR) in 1978 to initiate, conduct or sponsor studies to minimize or rectify any negative impact of phosphate mining and processing on the environment and improve the industry's positive impact on the economy. This includes developing better techniques for reclaiming land, and developing more efficient mining and processing technologies.Florida Meat Goat Association
The goals of the Florida Meat goat Association (FMGA) are to: promote the goat industry; develop a better meat goat; expand the existing markets for goat meat and all other types of goat products; participate in educational and promotional programs for the benefit of producers, processors, distributors, and consumers of goat meat and other goat products. The purpose of the FMGA is to promote the goat industry with a primary interest in the production and marketing of meat goats and a secondary interest in the showing and promotion of breeding stock goats of all breeds.Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association
The mission of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) is to advance the business interests of the Florida environmental horticulture industry and to enhance the survival and success of its members.Florida Peanut Producers Association
The Peanut Marketing Order for the Florida Peanut Producers Association was established in 1975 for the purpose of promotion, education and research in order to enhance the peanut farmers in Florida in their endeavors to make a profit in peanut farming. The Statute also established a Peanut Advisory Council, appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture. The nominees are submitted by producers from various peanut producing counties. Their duties are to: recommend administrative rules and regulations; receive and report complaints or violations; recommend amendments; advise in the assessment of members and in the collection of funds; advise in the collection and dissemination of information and data.Florida Plants Online
This website features a directory of information sources on the internet about Florida's plant life and environment.Florida Propane Gas Safety, Education and Research Council
Propane is a versatile energy source that is safe for the environment. This fuel has many uses in the home, on the farm, and on the road. This web site provides information on the uses for propane, its effect on the environment, the definition of propane, propane prices, propane safety, recipes, and much more.
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and its educational foundation promote dining out, encourage restaurant careers, publicize the industry's commitment to food safety, and highlight the restaurant industry's impact on the economy and local communities.Florida Simmental Simbrah Association
The Florida Simmental Simbrah Association provides sale and event information on Simmental cattle.Florida State Beekeepers Association
This mission of this association is to provide resources for the improvement of beekeeping using proven techniques and procedures in the management of honeybees and to share this knowledge with everyone interested in the art of beekeeping.Florida Southern College, Citrus and Environmental Horticulture
Florida Southern College offers educational opportunities for careers in Florida's agriculture industry, as well as agricultural industries in other parts of the nation and world.Florida Strawberry Growers Association
This is a nonprofit organization representing the Florida strawberry industry through research, promotion and member/community service.Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association
Florida is home to some 600 Thoroughbred farms and training centers, with more than 75 percent of these located near Ocala in Marion County. Ocala is also home to the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company, which stages major bloodstock auctions throughout the year. The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association is also located in Ocala. The association administers the $8 million state breeders’ incentive program and is responsible for promoting the Florida Thoroughbred industry. The concentration of the Thoroughbred breeding and training industry in the Ocala/Marion County area is strongly supported by a network of equine services, such as veterinarians, feed and tack retailers, blacksmiths, equine dentists, and major horse transportation companies.Florida Tomato Committee
This group provides educational information about Florida's tomatoes.Florida Trucking Association
The mission of the Florida Trucking Association is to serve and represent the interests of the trucking industry; positively influence governmental actions; advance the trucking industry's image, efficiency, competitiveness, and profitability; provide educational programs and industry research; and promote highway and driver safety and strive for a healthy business environment.Florida Turf Grass Association
The Florida Turf Grass Association provides seminars and workshops conducted by top researchers and industry experts; conducts trade shows; publishes the Florida Turf Digest magazine to share industry facts, research updates and information concerning future projects; provides business management service that assists members with answers to their business questions; maintains a directory with more than 1,000 members and listing leaders in all areas of the industry as well as private sector supporters; provides funding to students in the turfgrass-related industry.Florida Veterinary Medical Association
The Florida Veterinary Medical Association is a statewide, non-regulatory, not-for-profit association of 2,500 veterinarians who are primarily interested in the promotion of animal health and the well being of animals, public health, the enactment of laws regulating the practice of veterinary medicine, and the control of diseases of animals and the advancement of the veterinary profession through sponsored professional meetings and publications.Florida Watermelon Association
This web site provides a list of association officers, industry news, information about upcoming events, watermelon recipes, and a profile of the Florida Watermelon Queen.Florida Wildflower Advisory Council
The Florida Wildflower Advisory Council is engaged in a statewide effort to educate citizens and visitors about the natural beauty and heritage of Florida’s native wildflowers. The Council is responsible for oversight and direction of all expenditures from the proceeds of the Florida Wildflower License Plate. The mission of the Florida Wildflower Advisory Council is to support research, public education, and planting of native wildflowers.Florida Wildflower Seed and Plant Growers Association Inc.
Growers of Florida wildflowers have taken a major step toward increasing the supply of native Florida seed available for beautification projects and consumer use.Florida Wildflower Tag
Proceeds from the Florida Wildflower specialty license tag help protect and preserve Florida’s native environment. Your purchase provides a contribution to further the beautification of our state's public places with Florida's wildflowers. Funds from the sale of the tag are managed by the Florida Wildflower Advisory Council, a not-for-profit organization.FloridaYards.org
FloridaYards.org is a project of the Florida Springs Initiative of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in cooperation with the University of Florida Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Florida Yards and Neighborhoods, and the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The site features a glossary of Florida landscaping and gardening terms; Florida plants, landscaping and gardening tips; Florida landscape design and garden photo gallery; Florida-friendly interactive yard and landscape design; and a database of Florida plants and Florida native plants.Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. FAO is also a source of knowledge and information. We help developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all. Since its founding in 1945, FAO has focused special attention on developing rural areas, home to 70 percent of the world's poor and hungry people. FAO's activities comprise four main areas: putting information within reach; sharing policy expertise; providing a meeting place for nations; and bringing knowledge to the field.Food and Nutrition Information Center
The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) has been a leader in food and human nutrition information dissemination since 1971. FNIC's web site provides a directory to credible, accurate, and practical resources for consumers, nutrition and health professionals, educators and government personnel. Visitors can find printable format educational materials, government reports, research papers and more.Food For Thought From Florida's Farmers
Many people are surprised to learn that agriculture is Florida's second-largest industry, generating billions of dollars annually and providing jobs and economic stability. To help foster a better understanding about the importance of agriculture to Florida's economy, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services joined with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation to develop this public awareness campaign.FoodSafety.gov Gateway to Government Food Safety Information
FoodSafety.gov is a gateway web site that provides links to selected government food safety-related information. This web site is part of the National Food Safety Information Network. It is maintained by FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.Fresh From Florida Kids
Research suggests that taste preferences and eating habits are fully developed by the time a child is three years old. Creating healthy habits early on will create healthy habits for life. This site provides information on how to quickly and easily prepare homemade baby food using fresh fruits and vegetables, guidance and tips on feeding, and recipes for making meals for infants and the entire family.Fresh-2-U Kids Nutrition
A growing number of children suffer from obesity and other diet-related health problems, and these problems likely will worsen as they become adults. That's why it is so important to instill good eating habits in children today so they can live full, active, and healthy lives in the future. Fresh-2-U encourages young people to eat at least five servings of fresh fruits and vegetables every day. Fresh-2-U promotes interaction between parents and children to help develop healthy eating habits by encouraging children to try at least 20 different Florida fruits and vegetables at home over the course of the school year.Fruit and Spice Park of Miami-Dade
The Fruit and Spice Park is the only tropical botanical garden of its kind in the United States. The unique 35-acre public facility is owned and operated by the Miami-Dade County Park and Recreation Department. Located in South Florida, the park's tropical climate can be found nowhere else in the continental United States and hosts over 500 varieties of fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, and nuts, and other commercially important plant specimens from around the world. The Park showcases 125 varieties of mango, 75 varieties of bananas, 70 bamboo varieties, and numerous other exotic edibles.Fruits and Veggies -- More Matters
This new public health initiative to increase fruit and vegetable consumption replaces the 5-A-Day program. This web site, which was created to help Americans overcome common everyday barriers to eating fruits and vegetables, offers recipes, serving ideas and shopping advice for busy moms, and activities and tips for getting children involved. The development of this initiative was led by the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) and is a partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Other partners include the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, California Department of Health Services, National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity, National Cancer Institute, National Council of Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition Coordinators, Produce Marketing Association, United Fresh Produce Association and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Grants.gov
Grants.gov is intended to provide a simple, unified electronic storefront for interactions between grant applicants and the federal agencies that manage grant funds. There are 26 federal grant-making agencies and over 900 individual grant programs that award over $400 billion in grants each year. The grant community -- including state, local and tribal governments, academia and research institutions, and not-for-profits -- can visit Grants.gov to access the annual grant funds available across the federal government.Green Industries Institute for Professional Development
Green Industries Institute for Professional Development provides continuing education to landscape, horticulture, and related “green” professionals. Programs are developed and delivered in partnership with the Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association; North Florida Community College; the University of Florida; and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.Green Plants for Green Buildings
Green Plants for Green Buildings is a national information campaign working in conjunction with the industry to inform professionals in the public about the numerous benefits of interior plants.Gulf Citrus Growers Association
The Gulf Citrus Growers Association is a trade association representing citrus growers in Southwest Florida. Gulf Citrus addresses key issues of economic importance to the sustainable growth and development of the citrus industry of Southwest Florida. These issues include land and water use, environmental regulation, farmworker relations, transportation, domestic and international trade and marketing programs. The association is supported by volunteer grower membership and participation, as well as by support from allied trades, agribusiness and associate members. The Gulf region produces approximately one-fifth of Florida's citrus crop.Hernando County Cattlemen's Association
The Hernando County Cattlemen's Association is a part of the Florida Cattlemen's Association. Activities not only support the beef industry but also the Agricultural background and development of Hernando County.Highlands County Citrus Growers Association, Inc.
The Highlands County Citrus Growers Association, Inc., works to protect and enhance the viability and profitability of commercial citrus groves in Highlands County; promote cooperation between all citrus growers, citrus nurserymen and their associate partners in Highlands County; protect and promote the common interests of citrus growers and their associate partners in Highlands County; serve as a repository for facts concerning the citrus industry in Highlands County.History of Florida Agriculture
Provided by the Publication of Archival, Library and Museum Materials (PALMM), a cooperative initiative of the public universities of Florida. History of Florida agriculture includes: Indian agriculture; early colonial agriculture to 1763; later colonial agriculture to 1821; transition and development of transportation; tobacco; citrus industry; corn; cotton; pre-war cotton plantations; sugar cane; livestock industry; agricultural, horticultural and marketing organizations; plant nurseries before 1890; federal and state laws that advanced Florida agriculture; agricultural institutions.IFAS Cooperative Extension Service
Florida Cooperative Extension is a partnership between the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Florida's county governments. Its mission is to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public.IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Located within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (AEC) prepares students for careers in agricultural and extension education, agricultural leadership education and agricultural communication. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are offered. The department also maintains a Teaching Resource Center and a Program Development and Evaluation Center to assist faculty in the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). The department supports Florida Extension by providing program development, evaluation and accountability expertise, as well as assistance to design teams and delivery of numerous professional development target audiences.IFAS Distance Education Program
UF/IFAS is the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. UF/IFAS faculty are located at the main campus in Gainesville, in extension offices in each of Florida's 67 counties, and at 14 IFAS research and education centers. UF/IFAS distance education provides the opportunity to earn academic course credit from the University of Florida.IFAS Electronic Data Information Source
EDIS is the official reference source for all current UF/IFAS reviewed and approved numbered publications, both electronic and print-only. The electronic repository contains over 4,500 publications related to agriculture, natural resources, the environment, and human and rural development. The database is updated daily.IFAS Florida Forestry Information
Forest Stewardship is a commitment to the land now and for the future. If managed properly, land can yield ecological, social, and economic benefits forever. The Forest Stewardship Program seeks to help private landowners develop a plan designed to increase the economic value of their forestland while maintaining its environmental integrity for future generations. Stewardship is based on the multiple-use land management strategy.IFAS FruitScapes
FruitScapes is the source for information on temperate, subtropical, and tropical fruit crops in the landscape. This site will be updated periodically as information is revised, rewritten, and created on the planting and care of fruit trees in the landscape. Florida has three climatic regions in which fruit trees may be grown: warm temperate area where peaches, nectarines, persimmons, and blueberries may be grown; subtropical areas where citrus and moderately to very cold hardy subtropical fruits such as loquat, lychee, guava, and avocado may be grown and; warm subtropical/tropical areas where less cold hardy fruit trees such as banana, atemoya, carambola, and mamey sapote may be grown. The variety of fruit crops available for the Florida landscape is large and within any given fruit crop species there may be differences in cold, flood, wind, and saline water and soil tolerance. The site contains information about temperate fruit crops, subtropical fruit crops, and tropical fruit crops.IFAS Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida
UF/IFAS is a statewide organization dedicated to teaching, research, and extension and serves the agricultural, human, and natural resources needs for the state of Florida.IFAS Master Gardener Program
The University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Science, Master Gardener Program features information about: Florida lawns; home citrus; landscape trees; plant pathology guidelines; plants and people; teaching gardens; vegetable gardening; home garden crops; lawns and landscapes; ornamental plants; beneficial organisms and beekeeping; building a floating hydroponic garden; demonstration gardens.IFAS Research Centers
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Research CentersIFAS Soil and Water Science Department
The Soil and Water Science Department (SWSD) provides leadership in teaching, research, and extension/outreach programs as related to improving the productivity of agriculture with environmentally sound management practices, improving water quality, and protection and conservation of natural resources. The department offers comprehensive research and educational programs (molecular to landscape level) involving terrestrial, wetlands and aquatic ecosystems of the landscape. Focus areas: management of nutrients, pesticides, and wastes; remediation of contaminated soils, waters, and aquifers; soil quality and ecological indicators; soil-landscape analysis; wetlands and aquatic systems.IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center
The Tropical Research and Education Center of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), University of Florida, is located in Homestead about 30 miles south of Miami. The Center was established in 1929 by an act of the Legislature. Research, teaching, and extension programs focus on tropical and subtropical fruit crops, tropical and temperate vegetable crops, and ornamental crops of southern Florida. Due to the region's humid subtropical climate, TREC is the only state university research center in the continental U.S. focusing on a large number of tropical and subtropical crops. Also, the area's oolitic limestone soil is unique to extreme southern Florida. In addition, the Center addresses water and environmental issues that impact crop production over a shallow aquifer and in proximity to Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Marine Park, Florida Bay and major well fields which provide drinking water to the several million people in neighboring urban areas. The center's 160 acres consist of offices, laboratories, greenhouses, vegetable fields, and fruit orchards.Indian River Citrus League
On Florida's East Coast, along the Indian River, is a narrow stretch of land known as the Indian River District. Only grapefruit grown in this rich fertile area can be labeled "Indian River Grapefruit."International Fresh-cut Produce Association
The International Fresh-cut Produce Association advances the industry by supporting its members with technical information, representation and knowledge to provide convenient safe and wholesome food.Irrigation Association
The Irrigation Association promotes modern water management skills and techniques for irrigated agriculture, turf, landscape and golf. The 501(c)(6) non-profit business promotes and supports the irrigation industry by: providing a voice for the industry on public policy issues related to standards, conservation and water-use on local, national and international levels; acting as a source of technical and public policy information within the industry; raising awareness of the benefits of professional irrigation services; offering professional training and certification; uniting irrigation professionals, including irrigation equipment manufacturers, distributors and dealers, irrigation system designers, contractors, educators, researchers, and technicians from the public and private sectors.LifeSmarts
LifeSmarts is an innovative game-show competition that tests high school students in five areas of consumer issues: personal financial management; health and safety; the environment; technology and telecommunications; and consumer rights and responsibilities. The national coordinating group for the LifeSmarts program is the National Consumers League (NCL). The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is the state sponsor of LifeSmarts. Each year, FDACS hosts the LifeSmarts State Championship at the Florida State Fair in Tampa in February. Leading up to the state championship, teams of Florida students compete online.Meat Sheep Alliance of Florida
The Meat Sheep Alliance was organized to promote the sheep industry in Florida, and to provide information and education to its members and to the general public regarding the production of sheep. The alliance sponsors meetings in the spring and fall each year; topics have included marketing, parasites and related problems, pasture development, genetics, and new federal programs pertaining to sheep health. The alliance works to: encourage the breeding of quality meat sheep in Florida; assist sheep breeders through education; inform sheep breeders of current developments in federal and state regulation of the sheep industry; and promote the well-being of the Florida sheep industry and the success of individual members.Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers Program
The Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation (AWI) administers the Agricultural Services Program (Wagner-Peyser Act) which addresses services to migrant and seasonal farm workers.National Agri-Marketing Association
The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) serves the food and fiber industry, focusing on members' professional development by providing access to solutions and opportunities in agribusiness. NAMA helps members connect with industry professionals in marketing, advertising, public relations, media and more.National Association for the Specialty Food Trade
The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) is a not-for-profit business trade association established in 1952 to foster trade, commerce and interest in the specialty food industry. The NASFT is an international organization composed of domestic and foreign manufacturers, importers, distributors, brokers, retailers, restaurateurs, caterers and others in the specialty foods business.National Association of Produce Market Managers
The National Association of Produce Market Managers works to: improve the markets and market facilities of the Americas and associated international markets; increase the services that American and associated international markets render to the public, the producers of marketable goods, and the distributors who avail themselves of markets; promote cooperation and exchanges of information between various American markets; initiate and cooperate with other agencies in the preparation and support of desirable legislation and administrative rules; make recommendations regarding research studies and other activities beneficial to marketing; work for the adoption and practice of high market standards.National Christmas Tree Association
The National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) strives to be one voice representing Christmas Tree Professionals and promoting the use of Real Christmas Trees. More than 5,100 professionals support NCTA programs through membership; participation (through their state association) in the Tree Industry Partnership (TIP) Campaign and/or individual investments in the Real Tree Promotion and Marketing Campaign.National Farm City Council
The National Farm City Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the linkages between farm families and urban residents, providing local organizations with educational programs and materials about the people who grow their food.National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The FFA motto: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve. The National FFA Organization was organized as the "Future Farmers of America" in 1928 in Kansas City. In 1988, the official organization name was changed to The National FFA Organization. FFA operates on local, state and national levels. Student members belong to chapters organized at the local school level. Agricultural education instructors serve as chapter advisors.National Honey Board
The National Honey Board, through its staff in Longmont, Colorado, conducts research, advertising and promotion programs to help maintain and expand domestic and foreign markets for honey. The board’s work, funded by an assessment of one cent per pound on domestic and imported honey, is designed to lift the awareness and use of honey by consumers, the foodservice industry and food manufacturers.National Livestock Producers Association
National Livestock Producers Association services are designed to help member marketing agencies and credit corporations become more effective and efficient for their producer-patrons. Through member interaction, many innovative services and programs are formed and alliances cemented which are designed to provide the livestock producer many opportunities to improve the producer's bottom line. In addition, joint ventures and cooperation among the members lead to national exposure of producers' livestock through electronic marketing systems and networks of buyers and sellers.National Restaurant Association
Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is a business association for the restaurant industry. Together with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, the association's mission is to represent, educate and promote a rapidly growing industry that is comprised of 900,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets employing 12.2 million people. The National Restaurant Association's 60,000 member companies represent more than 300,000 restaurant establishments.National Watermelon Promotion Board
Information, contacts, recipes and a free promotional brochure are available on this site.North American Deer Farmers Association
To foster a greater association among people who raise deer for commercial purposes, the North American Deer Farmers Association (NADFA) is dedicated to the promotion of deer farming and ranching as an agricultural pursuit and serves its members through its educational programs and publications and by providing leadership in setting and maintaining quality standards. Founded in 1983, NADFA works to establish, encourage and facilitate an exchange of ideas on breeding, handling and deer farm management among members promote deer farming and ranching and venison consumption in North America.North American Pollinator Protection Campaign
The North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC) is a group of more than 90 partners and affiliated organizations, working to promote and implement a continent-wide action plan to encourage activities that protect the numbers and health of resident and migratory pollinating animals.Northwest Florida Water Management District
The Northwest Florida Water Management District stretches from the St. Marks River Basin in Jefferson County to the Perdido River in Escambia County. The District is one of five water management districts in Florida created by the Water Resources Act of 1972. Sixteen counties lie within the Northwest Florida Water Management District. They include Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton and Washington counties, and a portion of Jefferson County.Nursery Report
The Nursery Report allows other professionals in the nursery industry to seek plant materials from their current client classified listings.Paper University
The Technical Association for the Worldwide Pulp, Paper and Converting Industry (TAPPI) is a professional society for individuals working in the paper industry worldwide. Members work at the science of papermaking and understand the facts about papermaking and forest practices and how to protect the environment while producing the paper products society needs. TAPPI produces a variety of educational materials about forests, recycling and, the history and manufacture of paper.Paso Fino Horse Association
The Paso Fino's journey to the Americas began more than 500 years ago with the importation of Andalusians, Spanish Barbs from North Africa, and smooth-gaited Spanish Jennets (now extinct as a breed) to the New World by Spanish Conquistadors.Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association
Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association was founded in 1993 by commercial citrus growers from DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee and Sarasota counties. In 2001 the association enlarged its territory to include the northern portion of Charlotte county. Grower members serve on the board of directors and on committees supplying direction. The association provides representation on all issues affecting commercial citrus whether legislative or regulatory, along with participation in other organizations, committees or work groups.Peanut Institute
The Peanut Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding state-of-the-art knowledge regarding peanuts and peanut products. A special emphasis is placed on establishing sound science as the basis for food, nutrition, and health discussions about peanuts.Planet Ag Science Fair Projects
Are you looking for a fun and interesting science fair project? Then consider agriculture for your project topic. After all, agriculture is science -- the science of growing plants, breeding animals, and producing other food products. This web site provides ideas to consider for science fair projects, an explanation of the scientific method, and links to research sources.Plants at Work
Plants at work is a national information campaign working in conjunction with the industry to inform professionals in the public about the numerous benefits of interior plants.Pollinator Partnership
The Pollinator Partnership is a series of projects to help people, plants and pollinators. One project is this web site, a source of pollinator information for consumers, gardeners, educators, resource managers, producers and farmers. The partnership's mission is to encourage the health of resident and migratory pollinating animals in North America. The Pollinator Partnership is a project of the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign (NAPPC).Produce Marketing Association
The Produce Marketing Association is a nonprofit global trade association serving members who market fresh fruit, vegetables and related products worldwide.Publication of Archival, Library and Museum Materials
Publication of Archival, Library and Museum Materials (PALMM) is a cooperative initiative of the public universities of Florida to provide digital access to important source materials for research and scholarship.Quality Deer Management Association
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) is a non-profit wildlife conservation organization dedicated to ensuring a high-quality and sustainable future for white-tailed deer and white-tailed deer hunting. Founded in 1988, the QDMA currently has nearly 30,000 members in 48 states and several foreign countries. The QDMA has developed numerous partnerships with state wildlife agencies, timber companies, hunting groups, and product manufacturers.RadioSource
RadioSource.net is a unique collaborative effort to promote the research, extension and education efforts of land-grant universities. This portal site enables users to access and search the combined programming of 12 universities.Rare Fruit Council International, Inc.
The Rare Fruit Council International, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated since 1955 to the introduction, growing, and promotion of rare tropical fruit.Redlands Christian Migrant Association
Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) provides child care and early education for children of migrant farm workers and rural, low-income families throughout Florida. RCMA was founded in 1965 in the Redlands farming area of southern Miami-Dade County to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children while their parents worked in the fields. Today RCMA serves more than 6,200 children in over 75 centers, including two charter schools, in 20 Florida counties. A non-sectarian association, RCMA is the largest non-profit child-care provider in Florida. It is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors drawn from the geographic regions where RCMA operates and the constituencies served. RCMA is funded by local, state and federal grants, as well as agribusinesses and other corporations, community foundations and individuals.Science Fairs
This library page is an attempt to provide a single comprehensive list of every science fair accessible through the World Wide Web, whether of global or local scope. Site is maintained by Chris Gould, professor of physics, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California.Soil Science Society of America
The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) is the professional home for over 5,700 professionals throughout the world dedicated to the advancement of soil science. The primary purpose of the Society is to advance the discipline and practice of soil science by acquiring and disseminating information about soils in relation to crop production, environmental quality, ecosystem sustainability, bioremediation, waste management and recycling, and wise land use.South Florida Beef/Forage Program
The South Florida Beef-Forage Program is composed of extension faculty representing Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Okeechobee, Pasco, Polk, and Sarasota counties, in addition to research faculty and extension specialists located at various research centers and departments at the University of Florida. A major goal of this program is to coordinate extension and research activities for enhanced forage and cattle production in Central and South Florida.South Florida Water Management District
The mission of the South Florida Water Management District is to manage and protect water resources of the region by balancing and improving water quality, flood control, natural systems, and water supply. The district is working to restore and manage ecosystems and protect water quality -- from central Florida's Kissimmee River to Lake Okeechobee, and from coast to coast, spanning the peninsula from Fort Myers to Fort Pierce, south through the sprawling Everglades to Florida Bay.Southeast Ag-Net
On-line agricultural news service featuring the "Commissioner's Spotlight" and the latest agricultural industry news.Southeast Dairy Foods Research Center
The Southeast Dairy Foods Research Center (SDFRC) is one of six National Centers funded and managed by Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), a non-profit management organization formed in 1995 by the National Dairy Board (NDB) and the United Dairy Industry Association. One of DMI's main investment areas is basic and applied research relating to dairy products and nutrition. DMI, through its competitive and directed research programs, develops a National Research Plan and implements projects in cheese, butter, milkfat and fluid milk. Relevant research issues are identified by consulting industry, university dairy researchers, and the Dairy Foods Research Centers. SDFRC areas of research emphasis are in: flavor adjuncts; functional foods, probiotics; ingredient functionaliity, whey proteins; microbial safety; quality; and starter cultures.Southeast Milk Dairy Cooperative
Southeast Milk, Inc., (SMI) was created in 1998 with the merger of two Florida dairy cooperatives, Florida Dairy Farmers' Association and Tampa Independent Dairy Farmers' Association, Inc. SMI presently markets nearly 3 billion pounds of milk annually. SMI is a full-service cooperative operating for the benefit of its members. It offers dairy supplies and feed mill services to its members and others. SMI's members are located throughout Florida, Alabama and southern Georgia.Southeast United Dairy Industry Association
Southeast United Dairy Industry Association (SUDIA) covers Alabama, Georgia, southern Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina and most of Virginia. Funded by 5,000 dairy farmers, SUDIA is affiliated nationally with Dairy Management Inc., the American Dairy Association and the National Dairy Council.Southern Seed Certification Association, Inc.
The Southern Seed Certification Association, Inc. is a non-profit association of seed producers and others who are interested in growing and making available to the public planting seed and plant propagating materials of high quality and which are so grown as to ensure genetic identity and purity.Southern Supersweet Corn Council
Sweet corn growers and shippers in Florida and Georgia voluntarily participate in the Florida Sweet Corn Exchange, Inc., and the Sweet Corn Growers Exchange, Inc. Both groups contribute to the Southern Supersweet Corn Council that promotes their product.Southern United States Trade Association
The Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) is a nonprofit agricultural export trade development association of the southern state Departments of Agriculture and the high-value food and agricultural exporters of the southern United States. SUSTA provides international marketing services for area exporters and foreign importers.