Category: News
The Thrill of the Florida Grill – Food and Grill Safety
| May 16, 2013 | Posted by Melissa under Cooking, Healthy Eating, News |
Last year the department issued a press release about food and grill safety. The following tips were included in the release and they fit right into our grilling mini-series. Here’s a bonus recipe for Florida Water for a yummy way to stay hydrated! To prepare food safely: 1. Wash hands, surfaces and utensils often during… continue reading
Sweet Corn Fiesta – Fun on a Sunday
| April 26, 2013 | Posted by Melissa under Agriculture, Events, News, Produce |
If you are looking for family-friendly fun this weekend, the Sweet Corn Fiesta is a great place to start! The annual Palm Beach County event will be held Sunday, April 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Children’s rides and games, a corn shucking contest, corn eating contests (one featuring the International Federation of… continue reading
Children’s Day at the Capitol
| April 8, 2013 | Posted by Arlette under Events, Kids, News |
On Tuesday April 9th, our State Capitol Rotunda and courtyard will be transformed into the “Children’s Capitol for a Day” as more than 5,000 children, parents, advocates, community leaders and policy makers gather for a day of educational and interactive events at the State Capitol. Coordinated by United Way of Florida, Children’s Week offers a… continue reading
Florida Agriculture: 500 Years in the Making
| February 1, 2013 | Posted by Sarah under Agriculture, Events, News |
Commissioner Putnam recently moderated a panel discussion at the University of Florida about the history of Florida agriculture, titled “Florida Agriculture: 500 Years in the Making.” If you haven’t heard, 2013 marks the 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s arrival in Florida. Of course Florida’s fertile soil and bountiful lands made agriculture one of the… continue reading
Terra Dolce on The Talk
| January 16, 2013 | Posted by Kechia under FAPC, News |
“Fresh From Florida” member Terra Dolce was featured on the ABC show “The Talk” last week! Check it out: continue reading
What’s In Stores
| December 28, 2012 | Posted by Kristopher under In Stores, News, Produce |
This set of deals will take you into the new year with fresh, Florida produce! Check out the latest Fresh From Florida items on ad in grocery stores around the state. Albertsons • Strawberries – lb – 2/$5.00 • Red or Green Bell Peppers – 10/$10.00 • Yellow Squash – 2/$3.00 • Zucchini – 2/$3.00… continue reading
Remembering Commissioner Conner
| December 17, 2012 | Posted by Kristopher under Agriculture, News |
We, here at the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, are saddened to hear of the passing of Doyle Conner this weekend. Conner was Commissioner of Agriculture for 30 years and an advocate and champion for all things agriculture. During his tenure, Florida agricultural sales jumped from $900 million to $6.2 billion. Conner also created the Office… continue reading
