October 22, 2009
Bronson To Present Environmental Leadership Awards In Daytona Beach
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson will present awards to two agricultural operations in recognition of their leadership in promoting progressive environmental practices. The 2009 Commissioner’s Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards will be presented during the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting in Daytona Beach on Friday, October 30. The awards program is now in its 16th year and has recognized a total of 49 winners.
“The Ag-Environmental Leadership Award program spotlights the environmentally innovative farming practices of our state’s growers and ranchers,” Bronson said. “Nominees for the awards come from different parts of Florida’s agricultural industry, but they all share a commitment to protect and preserve Florida’s resources while continuing to provide agricultural products for our people.”
This year’s winners are:
-- Dairy Production Systems, in High Springs.
-- Loop’s Nursery and Greenhouses, Inc., in Jacksonville.
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. The two winners were then selected from the group of finalists by a selection committee made up of representatives from The Nature Conservancy, the state’s Water Management Districts, the Florida Farm Bureau, the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, the Florida Dairy Association, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Florida Citrus Mutual, the Florida Forestry Association, and the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association.
For more information:
Terence McElroy
(850) 487-2779
mcelrot@doacs.state.fl.us
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Contact information: The 2009 Agricultural-Environmental Awards will be presented during a ceremony held during the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting.
| Date: | Friday, October 30, 2009 |
| Time: | 7:30 a.m. |
| Location: | Daytona Beach Hilton 100 North Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, Florida 32118 Telephone: 1-888-716-4384 |
| Contact/Credentials: | Florida Farm Bureau, Shaun Fulford Tel: (352) 378-8100 ext. 1030 Email: shaun.fulford@ffbf.org |
Video available: A video outlining the accomplishments of the winners is available from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. News organizations wanting a copy of the video (DVD or Beta SP) should contact Walt Land or Gary Seamans at (850) 487-8000.
Articles and photos available: Feature articles and high-resolution photographs of each of the winners can be downloaded from: www.florida-agriculture.com/agenvironmental/
