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following links are listed for convenience in accessing popular industry Internet
sites. Please send comments or suggestions for additional sites information@ffva.com.
Part of the nationwide
Farm Credit system, created by Congress in 1916 to provide rural America with
a dependable source of funding for agriculture and agriculture-related enterprises.
AgriCap
provides financial solutions for distributors, growers, shippers, brokers, wholesalers
and others to help them improve cash flow and grow their businesses.
MetLife,
one of the nation's largest private lenders to agriculture, can provide you with
easy access to a variety of long-term mortgage financing, including everything
you need to address your financing goals.
Provides
agri-marketing professionals access to solutions and opportunities through contacts,
knowledge, and skills in the agriculture, food, and fiber industry.
Here
you'll harvest an abundance of information and recipes that make the bountiful
varieties, delicious flavors and healthy benefits of fruits, vegetables, nuts
and herbs come alive. Here you'll harvest an abundance of information and recipes
that make the bountiful varieties, delicious flavors and healthy benefits of fruits,
vegetables, nuts and herbs come alive.
The
Produce Marketing Association, founded in 1949, is a not-for-profit trade association
serving over 2,400 members who market fresh fruits, vegetables, and floral products
worldwide.
Florida
Ag 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.
Fruits & Veggies—More Matters™ is the new health initiative that will help you do just that: practical tips on how to get more fruits and veggies in your family’s diet, recipes to make fruits and veggies everyone’s favorite, and nutrition information that teaches you how to keep a good balance..
CNPP helps to define and coordinate nutrition education policy within USDA and
to translate nutrition research into information and materials for consumers,
policymakers, and professionals in health, education, industry, and media.
The
South Florida Extension - Leadership in Vegetables (LIV) working group targets
information specific to vegetable production in south FL as defined by individual
county vegetable advisory committees.
The
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is a federal, state, and local
government partnership dedicated to education, research and extension.
The
PLANTS Database is a single source of standardized information about plants. This
database focuses on vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens
of the U.S. and its territories.
The
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has joined with the Florida
Farm Bureau Federation to develop this website to raise public awareness of the
importance of agriculture to Florida’s economy.
Founded
in 1920, the purpose of the Farm Bureau is to make the business of farming more
profitable and the community a better place to live. Site features news, legislative
action, coming events and more.
Headquartered
in Gainesville, Florida Farm Bureau Federation is the largest independent agricultural
association in the Sunshine State. News, issues, calendar and more are included.
Graves Brothers Company operates a fresh citrus fruit packing facility and 7,200+
acres of producing citrus orchards. It is the oldest company of continuous existence
that grows and ships Indian River citrus fruit from Florida, USA.
Located
in Princeton in Southern Florida, our primary crops are sweet corn and green beans,
with a portion of our acreage devoted to growing specialty crops, such as Heirloom
Tomatoes, Peppers and Squash.
Long & Scott Farms, the home of Zellwood sweet corn, is committed to providing
a variety of products in a friendly atmosphere. This family farm also operates
a farm stand, hayrides, a corn maize, and Scott's Produce Club.
Located
in Miami, Florida, Rock Garden is a grower, importer and supplier of fresh herbs
and baby lettuces to chain stores, wholesalers and foodservice organizations.
We source our products locally, from Israel, and from Central and South America.
This diversity of sources ensures a year round consistency of availability, quality,
and price.
Made up of 26 agricultural entities and associations with a vital economic presence
in our State, its mission is to ensure that the agriculture community has a strong
voice in the Florida Capital, and that the needs of members are heard "loud
and clear" by Florida law makers.
The
Florida Citrus Commission/Department of Citrus is an executive agency of state
government established in 1935 to protect and enhance the quality and reputation
of Florida citrus fruit and processed citrus products in both domestic and foreign
markets.
This portal is designed to direct you to the appropriate district’s Web site
for obtaining information regarding the districts' permitting programs, applying
for permits, and submitting permit compliance information.
The
home pages of the water management districts offer links to district news, information
about meetings, permitting, projects, rules and statutes and more.
In a 200-page report released
September 25 to Congress, the National Research Council documented their in-depth
review of Everglades restoration achievements.
This
site provides summaries and status reports of pending legislation as well as congressional
directories, House and Senate schedules, text from the Congressional Record, guides
to congressional committees and more.
The
Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
works to improve foreign market access for U.S. products. Site describes services
and provides educational resources.
The
U.S. Department of Labor is charged with preparing the American workforce for
new and better jobs, and ensuring the adequacy of America's workplaces. Site contains
latest news, and descriptions of labor programs, laws and statistics.
The
official U.S House of Representatives website. Provides links to representatives'
websites, records of roll-call votes, legislative activity and more.
Litigation practice focuses on representation of businesses and professionals in litigation and arbitration of both domestic and international disputes including agricultural trade.
ScoringSystem.com
simplifies the process of record keeping and movement tracking for domestic and
international food products by providing an interactive, world-wide Universal
Traceback methodology.
The
Council for Biotechnology Information was founded to create a comprehensive communication
campaign about biotechnology. This site examines issues and presents educational
material.
UltimateCitrus.com
is your portal to the world of citrus, the most complete index of links to web
pages involving the Florida Citrus Industry and other citrus web sites around
the world.
A
non-profit organization that is concerned about American competitiveness and economic
leadership. Included are opinions, legislative reports, and information on current
activities and projects.
Syngenta
is an agribusiness company operating across all major areas of crop protection
and seeds. Features product and investor information, news releases and company
history.
Western
Growers Association provides growers of fresh produce in California and Arizona
with support programs. Site includes produce price indices, industry news and
more.
ACPA
promotes the environmentally sound use of crop protection products for the economical
production of safe, high quality, abundant food, fiber and other crops. Site describes
programs, issues and events.
The
Ag Institute combines the expertise of communications professionals representing
Florida's major agricultural organizations to provide a unified, credible information
source for journalists and the public.
Association
provides representation and educational assistance to members. Site offers a variety
of information and an opportunity to order fruit via direct links to members.
United
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association's mission is to promote the growth and
success of produce companies and their partners. Site includes industry news and
applicable information.
Florida
Citrus Mutual publishes fruit prices, economic statistics and trend stories to
help grower members run their businesses more efficiently and effectively. Site
features canker updates, calendar of events and news clips.
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.
The
National Potato Promotion USPB was one of the first commodity groups to promote
its product "generically" and to develop a nutrition label approved
by the USDA and FDA. Site features consumer and foodservice potato recipes, chef
profiles and nutritional and historical information on the potato.
Informative
site is provided as a resource to support the many agricultural and related activities
of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida.
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