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Hello spring! I am so glad you are here. I know the cold weather has been a topic of conversation for months now, but I think it is worth mentioning again, as hopefully it is behind us. Here’s hoping we don’t see another winter like this one in the near future. With spring comes new growth, a new beginning. It is a perfect time to get outdoors and check out all that Florida has to offer. While you are out and about be sure to stop by your local fruit stand to stock up on all the fresh fruit and vegetables Florida has to offer. Our values are instilled in us early in life from a variety of places. It is up to us, as adults, to abide by these values. Unfortunately, in this day and age, values are radically different then in bygone years. The people you could do business with by a handshake are not as numerous as they once were. Are you living true to your values? Are you happy with your life? Can you look in the mirror and say to yourself, I am proud of who I am? I think most people involved in agriculture can answer a resounding yes to these questions. It makes me feel blessed to be involved in such an industry. If you are interested in advertising, contact our office at 813-759-6909 to speak with a sales representative for In The Field Hillsborough edition, In the Field Polk edition, In The Field Marion edition and In The Field Heartland edition. We are here to assist you in “planting the seeds of success” for your business. Thank you to our advertisers! You allow us to continue to cover what is growing and we appreciate each and every one of you. Until Next Month

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JASON KEEN Bartow Middle School By Anita Whitaker His start in agriculture and showmanship wasn’t by accident. It was deliberate and well thought out on his part. He made the decision to become involved one day when all of the students who were participating in the youth fair were gone. He, along with the rest of the students who were not participating, sat in class with a substitute. The then seventh grader wanted to know what they were doing – what was going on – he didn’t want to be left out. Since that day, Jayson Keen has been participating in youth fair hog showmanship and, this year, he and his hog, Smokey, won Grand Champion. “I have always been interested in showing but this year my dad said I could get a hog,” said the Bartow Middle School eighth grader. Eager to learn, Keen started working with Rick Sowell. Sowell showed him the proper way to feed and exercise the hog. “I’ve learned everything from him about taking care of my hog,” Keen said. Keen said that he believes the secret to doing well while showing is ensuring the animal is in the best spot to be judged. “The hog can’t be too far away or too close to the judge,” Keen said. “The judge has got to be able to see everything on the hog.” Although this was only Keen’s second showing, he said he wasn’t nervous during the judging at the Youth Fair. “I just kept thinking about my hog and making sure I kept him the right distance from the judge,” he said. And, like Keen said, he must have shown him “real good” because the 275 pound solid white hog won the competition. “This kid has really paid his dues,” said Michele Parmer, Keen’s agriculture instructor at Bartow Middle School. “He really didn’t get involved until this year.” She said that it is rare that a student do so well their first year of owning, raising and showing a hog. “Once he sets his mind to do something, he gives it 110 percent,” Parmer said. Keen is also a part of the parliamentary procedures and forestry team. Recently, the parliamentary team placed first at sub district and district. In June, they will compete at the state level. Keen said that part of the reason he likes to show animals is because he likes being outdoors. “I’m country. I like being outside,” Keen said. He has plans for the future and being able to make a living in other ways besides sitting behind a desk. His goal is to become a Florida Fish and Game Officer. Some of the things he learns during these years in agriculture will most likely benefit him then. However, how to raise a hog probably won’t be one of them. “It is really important to give them a lot of exercise to build a good balance of muscle and fat,” he explained. He said that he plans to exercise his next hog even more than Smokey. In addition to feeding and exercising the winning porker, there was one more detail that Keen said he had to take care of – brushing him. “I had to brush him every day … ,” Keen said. “… because he had really spiky hair.” Bad hair day are not an option for Smokey!

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This spring, legislators from across Florida will convene in Tallahassee for the 2010 legislative session. Our decision makers will have tough decisions to make in this challenging economic climate. I am looking forward to Farm Bureau days in mid-March, when Farm Bureau members will travel to Tallahassee during the session to meet with our local elected officials. We have a great story to tell, as our industry continues as a powerful economic engine for the state. We can thank our leaders for recently reversing automatic triggers that substantially raised unemployment tax rates. This is key for all employers in Florida, but especially agriculture, with our large seasonal workforce. Some of the legislative priorities set by Florida Farm Bureau this year include local business tax exemptions for agriculture and exemptions for nonresidential farm building and fence permits. Our state organization continues to look for innovative avenues to help our businesses compete in our global markets by eliminating unnecessary and duplicate permits, fees, and taxes. At the county level, your Farm Bureau is active with private property rights issues. Polk County is adopting the Evaluation and Appraisal Report for the Comprehensive Plan. We are also monitoring the Gateway, Bone Valley, and Southeast Select Area Studies and Plans. These studies and adopted plans will shape growth for areas of Bartow, West Lake Wales and the Southeastern area of the county. As the county develops, we want to ensure policies are friendly to agriculture and our private property rights. We want to keep agriculture strong, and help shape Polk County’s future. Industry members, 4-Hers and FFA members will go into classrooms around the state on March 23rd to celebrate Ag Literacy Day. Ag Literacy Day is organized by Florida Ag in the Classroom to make students aware of our diverse agriculture industry. Purchases of the Florida Agriculture license plate fund this great program. Industry members and volunteers are preparing for the 22nd annual Polk County Agri-fest. This event is scheduled for April 5-9 and 19-23 in Bartow at the Polk County Extension Office. More than 6,100 4th graders are registered to attend this year’s event. Students and their teachers will explore interactive exhibits and attend handson workshops on citrus, beef cattle, beekeeping, horticulture, blueberries, forestry, phosphate and soil and water conservation. Volunteers are needed daily, contact the PCFB Office in Bartow if you are interested in helping out—863533-0561. Polk County Farm Bureau is strong because of our members. Thank you for supporting Farm Bureau with your membership.

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EQUINE VACCINATION By Christina Ellis, DVM, MS Vaccinations are an important part of proper equine health care. When thinking of a vaccination program for horses, there is not a “standard” protocol that applies to all horses. Instead, the owner and veterinarian must consider several factors when deciding the best vaccination protocol for an individual horse. The first consideration is the risk of the horse developing a given disease. This includes the anticipated exposure, environmental factors, geographic factors, age, breed, use, and gender of the horse. Second, one must consider the consequence of the disease (meaning the severity of illness or chance of death and potential for spread to humans). The third consideration is the anticipated effectiveness of the selected vaccine (which in most cases, vaccines are very effective). Fourth, one must consider the potential adverse reactions to the vaccine (which are generally mild, such as swelling and sensitivity at the injection site). Severe, lifethreatening reactions may occur, but are uncommon. Because of the possibility of a severe reaction, vaccines should always be administered by a veterinarian. The final consideration for a vaccine protocol is the cost of the immunization compared to the potential treatment cost of the disease, which typically favors the immunization because the cost of a vaccine is nominal compared to treatment of many of these diseases. As mentioned, a good vaccination program is essential as part of being a responsible horse owner. Owners must understand, however, that good managerial practices directed toward maximizing the health, productivity, and performance of the horse is important along with a good vaccination protocol. Occurrence of infectious disease in populations of horses tends to increase with (1) increased population density of susceptible horses at a facility, such as breeding farms, sales grounds, and boarding facilities, (2) movement of horses on and off the facility property, and (3) environmental and managerial influences such as stress, over-crowding, parasitism, poor nutrition, inadequate sanitation, contaminated water source/supply, concurrent disease, and inadequate rodent, bird, and insect control. Furthermore, owners must understand that vaccination minimizes the risk of infection but does not prevent disease in all circumstances, and each horse in a population is not protected to an equal degree or for an equal duration following vaccination. The final important concept that must be understood is that the primary series of vaccines and boosters must be administered prior to the disease exposure in order to be effective against that disease. Vaccinations can be categorized into “core” vaccines and “risk-based” vaccines. Core vaccinations are those that protect from diseases that are endemic to a region, those with potential public health significance, required by law, virulent/ highly infectious, and/ or those posing a risk of severe disease. Core vaccines have clearly demonstrated efficacy and safety, and thus exhibit a high enough level of patient benefit and low enough level of risk to justify their use in the majority of patients. These vaccines include Tetanus, Eastern/Western Equine Encephalomyelitis, West Nile Virus Encephalomyelitis, and Rabies. Risk-based vaccines, on the other hand, vary based on the region, the population within an area, and between individual horses within a given population. Examples of these vaccines include Botulism, Herpesvirus (Rhinopneumonitis), Influenza, and Strangles.

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A brief review of the diseases follows:

TETANUS

Also called “lockjaw.” It is caused by a toxin-producing bacteria found in the intestinal tract and soil. It can enter the body through wounds, lacerations, or the umbilicus of newborn foals. Clinical signs include muscle stiffness and rigidity, which leads to inability to eat or drink. More than 80 percent of affected horses die. This disease is not contagious.

EASTERN/WESTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALOMYELITIS

WEE has been found throughout North America, while EEE appears in the east and southeast. Transmission is by mosquitoes. Clinical signs begin with fever, depression, and appetite loss. Later, the horse might stagger when it walks and can progress to paralysis. About 50 percent of WEE-affected horses die, while approximately 90 percent of EEE-affected horses die. This disease is not contagious.

WEST NILE VIRUS ENCEPHALOMYELITIS

WNV has been found throughout the United States and affects both horses and humans (although it is not contagious from horse to horse or horse to human). It is transmitted by mosquitoes. Clinical signs are similar to WEE and EEE, with approximately 33 percent mortality rate of affected horses.

RABIES

While this is an infrequently encountered neurologic disease, it causes death and can be transmitted from horse to human.

BOTULISM

Also called “forage poisoning” in adult horses and “shaker foal syndrome” in young horses. The toxin-producing bacteria can enter the body through wounds or by ingestion. It causes weakness, which can lead to paralysis, inability to swallow, and death. This disease is not contagious.

HERPESVIRUS (RHINOPNEUMONITIS)

Two strains of virus (EHV1 and EHV4) cause respiratory tract disease. EHV1 also causes abortion, foal death, and paralysis. Infected horses may have fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, nasal discharge and a cough. Rhinopneumonitis is contagious and spreads by aerosol and direct contact with secretions, buckets, or drinking water.

INFLUENZA

This is a common respiratory disease. Clinical signs include cough, nasal discharge, fever, depression, and loss of appetite. It is highly contagious and transmitted by aerosol or direct contact.

STRANGLES

A bacterial disease caused by Streptococcus equi. Clinical signs include fever, nasal discharge, dysphagia, anorexia, and enlarged lymph nodes (+ abscessation). This disease is contagious. It is best to discuss your horse’s particular situation with your veterinarian to determine the appropriate vaccination protocol for your horse. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact me at 813-643-7177 or cellis@surgi-carecenter. com.

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CREC Highlight DIANE BRIGHT, SENIOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST By Kathy Snyder UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center In the war against citrus diseases, Diane Bright found her calling in the fields of biology and plant pathology. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Asheville with her B.A. in biology and her M.S. in plant pathology from the University of Georgia, Bright came to the University of Florida/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) in Lake Alfred in 1998. Bright saw a job posting from the American Phytopathological Society that had been placed by Dr. James H. Graham, Professor of Soil Microbiology at UF/IFAS/CREC. The research for Bright’s Masters degree was on root-infecting fungi in pines and she wanted to continue to work with tree diseases. Her major professor, familiar with Dr. Graham’s research on mycorrhizal fungi, root pathogens and citrus, encouraged her to apply for the position. Now 12 years later, she is an integral part of Dr. Graham’s research program. In natural soil situations, plants enjoy mutually-beneficial relationships with many other organisms, many of them microscopic, and all these biological elements - plant roots, fungi, bacteria, earthworms, and other life forms - play some role in the lives of the others. Research has shown that over millions of years, mycorrhizal fungi and plants have formed a mutual dependence. The fungi are nourished by root exudates, and in return, supply soil nutrients to their host plants. A mycorrhizal plant can uptake 100 times or more nutrients than one without the beneficial fungi. “My main areas of work are with Phytophthora disease (i.e., root rot, brown rot of fruit) and other fungi. I process samples for diagnostic analysis and maintain the lab’s fungal culture collection.” Bright is also involved in running trials to determine the effectiveness of chemical fungicides against citrus brown and root rot and collaborates with other groups in screening new citrus rootstock varieties for tolerance to Phytophthora. Cooperative research between labs is often key at CREC, as Bright also works closely with Dr. Larry Duncan, Professor of Nematology, and his lab, assisting with the isolation and identification of fungi attacking microscopic worms called nematodes. Although Phytophthora research is still a very important issue, Bright has seen a shift in research to the new bacterial disease epidemics, citrus canker and citrus greening. As a result, Bright is learning new techniques and even more about bacterial pathogens. “When needed, I assist our post-docs with canker screening in the greenhouse, DNA and RNA extractions, cloning reactions, and running PCR and GELS,” explains Bright. Dr. Graham does not currently have students working in the lab at CREC, but in the past Bright has assisted in training graduate students to culture and inoculate with Phytophthora and how to differentiate between different species of Phytophthora attacking citrus. However, in the near future, Bright will be assisting a new student with her Master’s degree in mycorrhizal research. “I’m looking forward to working with her in the project,” states Bright. Away from work and research, Bright lives with her family in Lakeland. “I’ve been married to Dave, a general crimes detective, for 9 years. We have two boys, Robbie, 5 years, and Colin, 19 months,” said Bright. When asked if her boys show any interest in science, although they are quite young, Bright replied, “Robbie is interested in science and is fascinated by germs and white blood cells. Colin may have a future in demolitions or as a wrestler.” In addition to spending time with her family, Bright enjoys reading, gardening, and playing the Wii. “When I can find the time,” she states, “I’m also trying to teach myself to crochet.”

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AG LITERACY DAY TEACHES CHILDREN By Michael W. Sparks On March 23 hundreds of farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural industry volunteers, including several from Florida Citrus Mutual, will descend on classrooms across the state to teach thousands of students how Florida farmers implement “green” environmental practices to help conserve the state’s natural resources. Taking part in Florida Ag in the Classroom’s seventh annual Florida Agriculture Literacy Day, volunteers will read “Green Florida Farms” – a rhyming book developed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Division of Marketing. “Green Florida Farms” follows a group of students as they travel through Florida’s agricultural industry learning about the many practices that farmers use to protect, conserve and manage the land that provides food, fiber and foliage for their everyday lives. Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc. (FAITC) is a nonprofit organization that develops and trains teachers and agriculture industry volunteers in its agricultural curricula and materials, which they in turn use to educate students about the importance of agriculture. It also provides grant money to teachers and volunteers for

projects that teach students where their food comes from, and the important contributions Florida Farmers make to their communities and their state. It is important that members of our industry support ventures like Ag Literacy Day, especially in a time when agriculture is facing so many challenges and misconceptions related to environmental practices. But you don’t have to volunteer just on Ag Literacy Day. All year long there are many teachers and organizations looking for someone to come in and teach their classes about the many and varied aspects of what we are each blessed to do for a living. And it’s our responsibility as the growers and stewards of our land to help educate these children. After all, they are our future – our future farmers, our future consumers and our future leaders. I encourage each of you, if you don’t participate this year, to go to Ag in the Classroom’s website – www.faitc.org - and learn more about Ag Literacy Day and what you can do to support the cause. And then when the time rolls around next year, sign up to read to your child, grandchild or neighborhood class.

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1 large head Florida cabbage 1 1/2 pounds chicken meat, diced 1 cup Florida onions, chopped 2 cups Florida mushrooms, sliced 1 cup Florida red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup water chestnuts, chopped 1/2 cup Florida parsley, chopped Nonstick cooking spray

Preparation Remove outer leaves from cabbage and cut about 1-inch off the bottom (stem m end) of the head. Steam cabbage stem side down until leaves can be removed easily. ily. Set aside. Cook chicken and onions in a large skillet until chicken is done and onions are browning. Remove chicken and onions from skillet. Set aside. Cook mushrooms hrooms and bell pepper in skillet until they begin to brown. Add water chestnuts, parsley sley and cooked chicken and onions to the skillet; heat thoroughly. Remove skillet from heat and let mixture cool. Prepare cabbage by removing the thick stem in the center of each piece. Roll one tablespoon of chicken mixture in each of the cabbage leaves. Serve warm or at room temperature. Yield 6 servings

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By Anita Whitaker At first, the backwards r didn’t have any significance. Itwas just something Danielle Wingate included in her first steer’s name - Sirus. But, now, it is a tradition that has continued throughout high school and helped to name several steers along the way. “The backwards r just kind of stuck,” said the Lake Wales High School senior. “Now, we even have it on my cow trailer.” Wingate recently won Grand Champion Steer at the Polk County Youth Fair with Roscoe – yes, with a backwards r. But, don’t think that she’s new at this or it is her first win – it’s just one of many in her agriculture career. She started out showing hogs. Back then, she was a seventh grader at McLaughlin Middle School who took agriculture because she saw it as interesting and fun. “I just loved it from the beginning,” she said. “I love animals.” As a high school freshman, she began to show steers at the suggestion of her teacher, Brandi Padgett. She said before Padgett mentioned it to her, she didn’t even know that a halter could be put on a steer. Although she wasn’t very successful with Sirus, she said she learned a lot along the way. “I took him to several prospect shows, but he never placed or won anything. He placed second in his class at the Polk County Youth Fair,” Wingate said. “I was so excited he finally did good. After the sale, I cried for a long time. He was my best friend. He sold for $1.50 a pound.” She didn’t even break even. Once Wingate was feeling better, her mother, Debbie Rheiner, had a talk with her concerning agriculture. Rheiner told her daughter that she needed to make up her mind - she either had to be in or out. So, she and her mother came up with a strategy. They asked Brad Babicz, a friend, to find the best calf possible. They also agreed to work hard every day and to remember their new slogan - “We are in it to win it!” So, Babicz set about fulfilling his end of the deal by finding the best

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Continued from page 21 calf in this neck of the woods. Enter Borus, with a backwards r. “He did a lot better. I worked hard every day with him - washing, brushing, walking, and tying him up for hours everyday,” she said. “He did well at all the prospect shows. He won Reserve Steer at the Kissimmee Prospect Show and went on to win Reserve Champion Steer 2009 at the Polk County Youth Fair.” Her mother and Babicz wanted Wingate to have the best steer and year possible as a senior. So, they came through with Roscoe - of course, with a backwards r. “He was so mean when he first came home, you could hardly go near the pen. Needless to say, he needed a lot of work,” Wingate said. “After weeks of working with Roscoe, he settled down and became very nice. In the end, he was awesome.” So awesome, that he was named 2010 Grand Champion Steer at the Polk County Youth Fair. “With a lot of favor and luck, I won,” she said. Favor, luck and hard work. Wingate said the steers are fed twice at the same time every day. They are also worked, walked, washed and tied up. Even though it is considered work by most, Danielle said she loves it and particularly likes one aspect of taking care of the steers. “I love the hair. It requires a lot of work, but the calf looks really good when clipped and groomed,” Wingate said. “The shows are won at home, not at the show,” Rheiner said. Add tenacity to the list of what it takes to be successful and the picture of how much time and effort Wingate has put into this becomes clear. Her brother, Chris, begins agriculture classes. “It takes a lot of hard work and dedication,” she said. “You have to stick to it and be determined no matter what.” Wingate has had to use that tenacity quite a bit over the years. She has been kicked in the face right, drug through the dirt and burned by ropes. But, it has paid off. “Danielle was told that she was the first person to win Grand Champion Steer from Lake Wales in more than 20 years,” Rheiner said. “She has put her high school FFA ag department in the spotlight two years in a row.” In addition to her mother, Padgett and Babicz, Kalynn Brewer has been instrumental in Wingate’s success. “Kalynn has taught me showmanship skills that I would have never have learned without her,” Wingate said. “Without the help of those four people I would have never have made it to the top.” Wingate said that although they work hard, “We also have a lot of fun.” Danielle is a Senior Chapter Officer and has competed Ag Issues, Ag Communications, OH Demo, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Vet Assist-

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Top: Danielle and Borus 2009 PCYF Above: Danielle and her cake that made it to auction 2009. sold for 500.00. total of 62 cakes entered, only 10 made it to auction. ing, and Parliamentary Procedures. When asked what she does for fun, the answer might be obvious to some. “Steers – that’s my hobby,” she said.

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MEMBERS TESTIFY IN OPPOSITIONS TO EPA WATER NUTRIENT CRITERIA

Polk County Farm Bureau members attended the recent EPA public hearings to testify against the pro-posed numeric nutrient criteria for flowing waters in n the State of Florida. It is imperative that the voice of agriculture is heard ard and that EPA understands the negative impacts the proroposed water quality standards could have on many indusdustries including agriculture. Florida agriculture, municipal cipal wastewater treatment utilities, stormwater utilities, and a range of commerce and industry will bear the substantial antial costs of complying with this unsound regulatory policy. cy. The costs will be passed down to Floridians in their utility ty bills and will put Florida agriculture, commerce and industry, ustry at a competitive disadvantage with the rest of the country, where such non-science based federal standards do not exist Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) estimates the proposed rules would declare 80 percent of Florida’s most pristine rivers and streams “impaired”. The EPA announced they will extend the public comment period for the proposed rules by 30 days, adding three more public hearings. Industry members are encouraged to submit written comments to EPA as well. For more information and guidelines on sub-

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mitting comments visit the PCFB website- www.pcfb.org, contact Heather office at 533 533-0561 heathNedley in the PCFB office 0561 or email heath ern@pcfb.org.

Top: Polk County Farm Bureau past-president Vic Story spoke to the local news media about the affects of the proposed water nutrient criteria on the agriculture industry. Story also testified at the public hearing. Above: Citizens pack the ballroom at the Crown Plaza in Orlando at the February 17th EPA public hearing.

Naturally Amazing Activities Natural Egg Dye By Sean Green

Springtime is here. It is a time of renewal and rebirth. Eggs of all sorts will color the season with new life and abundance. Coloring eggs for festive celebrations predates modern chemistry but the science and methods involved are relatively unchanged. The symbolic significance of the egg and its nearly universal cultural tradition make it a common element in human history, often involving the coloration of the egg similar to contemporary tradition. In nearly every culture, the egg is symbolic of life. This month’s activity is a celebration of spring and natures renewal. In January, we featured a natural dye for clothing. This month, let’s honor the springtime by mmunity provides all of us with coloring our eggs with colors from nature. Our modern agriculture community ays of crop the same resources that were available to our ancestors in the earliest days cultivation and the establishment of incorporating colored products into civilization. • • • • • •

Boil eggs in water with 2 teaspoons of white vinegar. (exceptt when using Onion Skin) Add the natural dye material to the water. * Some dye ingredients must be boiled to bring the color out, iff you are boiling a dye material, boil in small amounts and addd the entire solution to the water the eggs are in. Bring the water to a boil Reduce Heat, simmer 20 minutes (or until desired color is achieved) Remove the eggs and let them air dry.

POSSIBLE INGREDIENTS: LAVENDER - Violet Blossoms + 2 tsp lemon juice ups for BLUE-VIOLET - Red Onion Skins, 2 cups strong color. (Boiled, NO VINEGAR) age, BLUE - Blueberries, Grapes, Red Cabbage, Cherry Roots, (Boiled) rass, GREEN - Artichoke, Spinach Leaves, Grass, Peach Leaves, 2 cups for strong color YELLOW-GREEN - Yellow Delicious Apple Peels, Chamomile, (Boiled) YELLOW-ORANGE - Lemmon Peel, Orange Peel, Carrot Tops, (1-2 cups), Ground Cumin or Turmeric (4 tblsp) YELLOW-BROWN - Fennel, Marigold Blossoms, Celery Leaves, Dandelion BROWN - Oak Bark, Walnut Shells, Dandelion Roots, Coffee (use judgment) ORANGE - Yellow Onion Skins, 2 cups for strong color. (Boiled, NO VINEGAR) PINK - Cranberries, Red Raspberries, Cherries, Strawberries, or Beets 2 cups for strong color MAGENTA - Camellia + 2 tsp lemon juice and salt PURPLE - Hibiscus Flowers (Dark Red or Purple) All colors will generally be pastel unless the egg is soaked overnight in the strained solution. Experiment with patterns using rubber bands, bees wax or cooking oil, there are many more plants that will produce similar colors. This activity should be done with adult supervision and proper safety precautions such as the use of latex gloves. If the toxicity of the plant is questionable, please contact:

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Membership Benefits Farm Bureau Continues to be a Strong Advocate For: • • • • • • • •

The American family farm and its heritage The right to freely practice one’s religious beliefs Support of our nation’s Constitution and laws A just and fair system of taxation An abundant and healthy domestic food supply Limited governmental intrusion and regulation Private property rights Preservation of the rural lifestyle

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Environmental practices based on sound science A competitive free market A level playing field for world trade Freedom of opportunity Respect for our fellow man Programs that help develop our nation’s young people

Contact Heather Nedley at the Polk County Farm Bureau office for More Information on Member Benefits Telephone: (863) 533-0561

INSURANCE SERVICES From property and casualty products to life, health and annuity products, Florida Farm Bureau can fulfill your insurance needs with affordable premiums and claims service that’s second to none. We are experts in estate planning and partner with Blue Cross and Blue Shield to provide you with health coverage. You won’t find a better mix of quality, service and price than Farm Bureau Insurance. To locate a Farm Bureau Insurance agent, contact your county Farm Bureau or visit: http://www.floridafarmbureau.com.

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FARM BUREAU BUYER’S CLUB Purchase the finest agricultural products from Florida and around the nation through the Florida Agricultural Marketing Association (FAMA). From Florida’s fresh fruits and juices, to Wisconsin’s world-renowned cheeses, to Washington’s taste-tempting apples, to Mississippi’s farm-raised catfish, you can select the highest quality foods at prices that you will find hard to beat. All products are delivered fresh or frozen to your county Farm Bureau for easy pickup. Use the order form in the Buyer’s Club ad on the back page of FloridAgriculture magazine. You can also access this page online under Member Benefits at http://FloridaFarmBureau.org

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A Closer Look- FL Blue Centipede (Hemiscolopendra marginata)

Florida Blue Centipede By Sean Green PHOTO CREDIT - BILL FRANK Now that spring is here again we can look forward to finding some pretty fascinating beneficial insects in our gardens and crops. One of the coolest is in fact believed to be one of the earliest species of terrestrial predators in the animal kingdom. Myriapoda is the name given to insects that have a “myriad” of legs. The term Myriapoda stems from the Middle French word “myriade,” meaning “ten thousand.” Although the name is suggestive of a larger number of legs, all known myriapods have no more than 750 legs. Myriapoda are a “subphylum” of Arthropods and are further defined by five “classes” of insects. Two of the five classes are Centipedes (Chilopoda) and Millipedes (Diplopoda). Both classes of insects are valuable agents in our ecosystem. This month we will focus on the Centipede (Chilopoda), one of earth’s first terrestrial predators. Centipedes (Chilopoda) are a class of insects that are composed of five orders that describe the variety of centipede families. In Florida, we have established populations in all five orders of centipede (Chilopoda). According to evolutionary theory, centipedes are distant relatives of lobsters, crayfish, and shrimp and have an ancestry dating back 420 million years. Centipedes derive their name from the Latin prefix “centi” meaning “hundred” and “pedis” meaning “foot.” Centipedes are often confused with Millipedes because both share the physical characteristic of having from 10 to more than 100 legs depending on the species. Beyond the crude resemblance, centipedes have very little in common with millipedes. In general, Centipedes are predators and hunt their food. Millipedes are detrivores, and consume decomposing organic material. Neither centipedes nor millipedes are agriculture pests. In fact, they both fulfill complementary beneficial niches. Centipedes can be easily distinguished from millipedes by their flattened, elongated bodies. Centipedes have only one pair of legs on each body section; millipedes have two pairs. Centipedes have jointed antennae and a jaw like front appendage with which they grasp and envenom their prey; actually, each leg is connected to venom glands making them formidable predators. This feature makes the centipede an exclusively predatory group, an uncommon trait in most animals. Its popularity as an exotic pet is understandable considering its fascinating characteristics. Centipedes range in size from a few millimeters in the smaller Lithobiomorphs and Geophilomorphs to nearly 30 centimeters in the largest Scolopendromorphs. One large species, The Haiti Giant Centipede Scolopendra alternans, averages between twenty and twenty-three centimeters and is native to Southern Florida in Monroe, Dade, and Collier Counties. Many popular pet store exotics can be found right in our backyards. The Florida Blue Centipede (Hemiscolopendra marginata) is a moderately sized native averaging between five and ten centimeters. Its range includes all but the CESOF OR. CAN ATV

hardwood terrestrial regions in Florida. Scolopendra virid is an entirely separate species and genus that lacks an established common name and is often misidentified as H. marginata. Nearly identical in appearance, S. viridis populates central Florida and has confirmed populations in Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Manatee Counties. S.viridis and H.marginata can be distinguished by their habits. Both are found primarily under the bark of decaying pine logs and stumps. S.viridis is extremely fast and will evacuate its habitat the moment it’s uncovered. H.marginata on the other hand is a sluggish species and will often remain stationary or retreat comparatively slower than S.viridis making it much easier to catch. Mid to late March is a great time to look for adult centipedes. Centipedes spend winters in seclusion and mate in the summer, laying 35 eggs or more. Centipede eggs are typically joined together in clusters in the hollows of rotting logs or are rolled in soil for camouflage. Centipede eggs are white, creamy yellow or brown in color, somewhat resembling perlite but smooth and spherical. Eggs are prone to fungus growth and will often die without grooming from the adult female to ensure they complete incubation. Most females will curl their bodies around their brood for protection and some protect the hatchlings for a short period of their lives. When the eggs hatch, the centipede larvae initially have either four or seven pairs of legs (8-14 individual legs). Additional body segments and legs continue to grow with each molt. As the larvae grow, they change coloration from light yellow to darker brown and begin to display their adult markings making them easier to identify. Adult centipedes have flattened bodies comprised of between 15 and 177 body segments, each segment bearing one pair of legs. A centipede can live as long as six years and make fascinating pets. When kept with a sense of caution and respect we can admire its unique characteristics and hopefully, appreciate its vital role in our coexistence with the natural world. If captivity is not an option, the compost pile will be welcome.

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Need CEUs? An opportunity for licensed pesticide applicators to earn CEUs will be held March 30, 2010 from 8:30 to 4:00 EST. The event will be conducted via polycom from participating UF/IFAS county extension offices and research and education centers. An applicator will be able to attend any or all of the 6 sections for pesticide licensing recertification credit. A total of 6 FDACS-approved CEUs are available for the entire day in the following categories: Agricultural Row Crop Agricultural Tree Crop Aquatic Pest Control Demonstration & Research Forest Pest Control Natural Areas Weed Management Ornamental & Turf Private Applicator Agriculture Right-of-Way Pest Control Pest Control Operator - Lawn & Ornamental Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance Limited Lawn & Ornamental Pest Control Agenda: Section

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MARCH 20 – GENE FERRARI COMPLETE WITH ACCESSORIES/ FOR THE TROOPS - Yes, Ferrari is back with his 14 piece orchestra! In the style of Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck, Ferrari pays tribute to our American soldiers. The show is dedicated to those who serve our country, but if you are looking for a romantic ‘date night’ – you couldn’t pick a better show to enjoy! The show is in the Red Rose Ballroom. A 25% ticket discount for those with Military ID for this performance.

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MAY 15 LOST IN THE 50S – PART 2 THE NEW CHORDETTES & THE FOUR PREPS The New Chordettes perform their hit “Mr. Sandman”– plus The Four Preps and PJ Leary and The Las Vegas Sounds before and after the show in the Ballroom

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UF PRESIDENT NAMES NEW SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCE Jack Payne has been selected as the University of Florida’s next senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, UF President Bernie Machen announced. Payne currently serves as the vice president for extension and outreach at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, a post he has held since 2006. He worked in a similar position at Utah State University prior to joining ISU. He begins his new role at UF on June 1. “Jack Payne’s wealth of experience from both in and out of landgrant institutions gives him a keen vision to guide UF to meet the 21st Century challenges facing the state’s agriculture industry and to educate a new generation of students,” Machen said. “We look forward to his contributions as a member of the senior leadership team.” Payne, 63, has spent much of his career helping solve agronomic problems for the benefit of farmers and wildlife while at several large land-grant institutions and with Ducks Unlimited, the world’s largest private wetlands conservation organization. “It is an honor to become a part of UF, one of the country’s great land-grant universities,” Payne said. “UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is the heart of that land-grant ideal and it will be important to build upon its strengths and existing strong foundation and to continue to produce tangible and conspicuous benefits to its two most important stakeholders: our students and Florida residents.” As senior vice president, Payne will lead IFAS, which includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the School of Natural Resources and Environment, the School of Forest Resources and Conservation, portions of the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, 13 research and education centers and the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, with offices in each of the state’s 67 counties. Payne holds a master’s degree in aquatic ecology and a doctorate in wildlife ecology, both from Utah State University. He is a graduate of the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University and earned his bachelor’s degree at Temple University. He has served on the faculty of four land-grant institutions: The Pennsylvania State University, Texas A&M University, Utah State University and Iowa State University. The Pennsylvania native spent most of his career in the agriculture-rich states of Texas, California, Washington, Iowa and Utah, working to meet the needs of ranchers and farmers. “Everything I have done in my career, I believe, has prepared me for the great challenges and wonderful opportunities that await me at the University of Florida,” Payne said. He serves as chairman of the board on agriculture for the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities and represents the land-grant system in the annual federal appropriation process. His work with the APLU has included developing the landgrant systems’ needs for the Farm Bill legislation. He also is a key representative on policy changes with the U.S. Department of Agriculture as they apply to land-grant universities. Payne succeeds Larry Arrington, who was appointed interim senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources last year when Jimmy Cheek left to become chancellor of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

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Business UpFront By Mark Cook Not many things last 101 years. If a person makes it to 100 years old Willard Scott puts their face on a Smuckers jar. But Mine and Mill Industrial Supply is an exception to the rule. What began in 1909 as the Mulberry Explosives and Supply Company, today’s Mine Mill has not only outlasted people, and even some of the communities it served, but nearly every other business in Polk County. Wayne Hart, a south Plant City native, is currently the company’s president. Hart began his career in 1980 as a commissioned sales rep and has worked his way up to his current position. Hart is proud of their longevity. “The company has survived by adapting to the changing industry,” Hart said. “We also have survived by giving our customers the personal service and attention they deserve. Our business relationships are what have sustained us and helped us grow and what will keep us successful in the future.” Mulberry and surrounding areas were the hub of mining activities around central Florida during the beginning of the 20th century. Alexander B. Hull Jr. was an Alabama native who followed his uncle Joseph Hull to Florida in 1901. Joseph Hull was the founder of Prairie Pebble Phosphate Company and had begun mining the area around Mulberry, which earned the name Bone Valley for its rich phosphates. Hull Jr. worked in the phosphate industry with his uncle for a few years but was ambitious to begin a company of his own. He recognized a need to supply the mining operations with dynamite to blast the ground when digging for phosphate. So in 1909, along with friend Charles Cecil Martin, Mulberry Explosives and Supply Company was born. The company was now a major supplier to both the phosphate mining companies and the sawmills surrounding Mulberry. In addition to explosives, the company carried small items, such as blades, belts, chains, ropes, and tools. It also carried larger items, such as boilers, engines, pumps, and machinery. It continued to expand, and in February 1915, the capital stock of the company was increased to $100,000 (1,000 shares of stock). At the Annual Stockholders Meeting of March 14, 1916, A.B. Hull Jr. proposed that the company change its name to the “Mine and Mill Supply Company” in order to better identify the company’s business. The motion was passed unanimously, and the name was officially changed on March 22, 1916. By the early 1920’s, the Mine and Mill Supply Company had increased their customers to include the citrus groves, packing houses, and canning plants. In 1924, the Mine and Mill Supply Company moved to new facilities in Lakeland. The company purchased approximately 4.5 acres south of the Atlantic Coast Line tracks at the corner of Central Avenue and Main Street. The collapse of the land boom in Florida in the 1920’s hit the company hard. Difficult times continued through the late 1920’s and, with the Great Depression, into the 1930’s. The company survived for several reasons. Management had wisely diversified into the citrus industry, supplementing the business from the phosphate mining and lumber industries. The belt-tightening initiated in 1926 carried through the 1930s. Best of all, the company had good men in charge --- men like A. B. Hull Jr., George W. Mershon, and Frank H. Thompson. By 1966, the Mine and Mill Supply Company had outgrown its facilities on Central Avenue in Lakeland. In 1967, the company moved to new, modern facilities at 2500 South Combee Road in Lakeland. The 9-acre site, with offices and an 84,000 square-foot warehouse, allowed for ample future expansion. The move coincided with an initiative by the company to diversify its products even further. In addition to the citrus and phosphate industries, it supplied companies involved in fabrication, utilities, light and heavy industry. Hart credits a majority of the company’s success to the employees.

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“Without the people behind thee scenes a business doesn’t stay afloat for 100 years,” Hart said. “We have been extremely fortunate to have had people like Driscoll Hanley who worked with us from 1918 until 1965. And now his son Leon is in his eighties and still a board member. I could go on and on mentioning names that have made this company survive for 101 years.” Today the company no longer just caters to the citrus and mining industry and its showroom is open to the public. From saws, wrenches, and power tools, to janitorial supplies, Minee and Mill offers one stop shopping for thousands of products. “You know we have always beenn open op by our to the public and invite people to stop showroom,” Hart said. “A lot of people think we only deal with commercial industry but we welcome the general public to stop in and if they can’t we want them to go to our website (minemill.com) and see the diverse inventory we offer. If we don’t have it then we will work extra hard to find it and get it in the hands of the customer.” The tight economic times have been a bit of a hurdle for the company, but like other tough times the company is in a great position to survive and prosper. “Tough times have been a part of our industry numerous times over the last 100 years,” Hart said. “Honest, fair, and treating our customers with the respect they deserve.” Visit www.minemill.com or call 863-665-5601 or 800-282-8489. Richard A. Fifer contributed to this story providing the history of Mine and Mill.

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If there’s one thing my wife despises, it’s using a public restroom when traveling on the interstate. I can’t blame her, as most of them are always in terrible shape. It seems to me if people in business, especially along I-4, wanted repeat business they would take more pride in the way the keep the restrooms clean. Last month my wife and I were driving to north Georgia to spend a few days in the mountains. After about three hours on the road it was time to make a “potty stop.” While waiting for Patsy to come out, I sat down on a bench under a tree just outside the entrance to the restrooms. There was a nice middle age gentleman waiting for his wife, too. As Patsy came out a lady passed her almost in tears. It was the wife of the man I had been talking to. “What’s wrong?” he asked her. “You won’t believe what a terrible time I have just had. You know, Fred, how bad I had to go. Well, I got inside and every cubicle was occupied. Finally, a door opened and I dashed in, and in the process I nearly knocked down the lady coming out. I quickly pushed the door shut, only to find there was no latch on it. At that point I really didn’t care because I was just about ready to wet my pants.” “Quickly I reached for the paper seat covers, but it was empty. There was no hook to hang my bag on, so I quickly draped it around my neck. No way would I put it on the filthy floor, and no way was I going to sit on that toilet seat either. So, I pulled down my panties and assumed the “female stance!” My thighs started to tremble as I reached over to the toilet paper dispenser, only to find that it was empty. Boy did I have to go, and my thighs started to tremble even more. Then I remembered a tiny tissue that I wiped my nose with the other day was in

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my handbag. There I was about to strangle to death with my handbag wrapped around my neck, as my thighs were about to give out. Finally I found the small tissue, and then someone pushed against the unlatched door. When they did it hit the bag around my neck knocking me backward against the tank of the toilet. I hollered ‘OCCUPIED!’ as I reached for the door and at the same time dropped the small tissue on the floor. I lost my footing altogether and flopped down on top of the toilet seat. It was wet of course, so I jumped up knowing all to well that it was too late. Fred, I know my bare bottom had just made contact with every germ imaginable and on the uncovered seat. Heaven only knows what kind of disease I’m gonna get. At the same instant the automatic sensor on the back of the toilet went into action, and propelled a stream of water like a fire hose against the inside of the toilet bowl and sprayed a fine mist of water that covered my rear end and then ran down my legs into these shoes. That thing flushed with such force I grabbed onto the empty toilet paper dispenser for fear it would drag me in, too. At that point I gave up. My thighs gave in and I was exhausted. I tried to slip out inconspicuously to the sink. I couldn’t get the sink sensors to work, so I spit in my hands and wiped them dry with a paper towel. As I walked past the line of women waiting, one of them pointed out to me a piece of toilet paper hanging out of my shoe. I have no idea where that came from. I yanked it out of my shoe, slapped it in the woman’s hand and said, ‘here, you just might need this.’” It was all we could do not to laugh until we got back in our car. As I relived her story I now know why women go to the bathroom in pairs. Let me change the subject and close by explaining life to you. On the first day, God created the dog and said, “Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks by. For this, I will give you a life span of 20 years.” The dog said, ‘That’s a long time to be barking. What about 10 years and I’ll give you back the other 10?” So God agreed. On the second day, God created the monkey and said, “Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh. For this I will give you a 20-year life span.” The monkey said, “Monkey tricks for 20 years? That’s a really long time to perform. Let me give you 10 back like the dog did!” God agreed. On the third day, God created the cow and said, “You must go into the fields with the farmer all day long and work under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer’s family. For this, I will give you a life of 60 years.” The cow said, “That’s a long tough job – I’ll keep 20 and give you back the other 40.” Again God agreed. On the fourth day, God created humans and said, “Eat, sleep, play, marry and enjoy your life. For this I will give you 20 years.” “Only 20 years?” the human said. “Could you, maybe give me the 20 plus the 40 the cow gave back, the 10 the monkey gave back and the 10 the dog gave back? That will be 80 years!” “I’ll do that,” God replied. “You asked for it. So for the first 20 years you will eat, sleep, play and enjoy yourself. For the next 40 years you will slave in the sun to support your family. For the next 10 years you will do monkey tricks to entertain your grandchildren. And for the last 10 years you will sit on the front porch and bark at everyone.” So there my friends, you have just had life explained to you.

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By Mickie Anderson Florida agriculture survived the first part of the economic downturn fairly well but decreased demand for exports has been a concern, a University of Florida expert says in an annual report. In the report that looks at 2008 economic data, agriculture and related industries contributed $76.5 billion to the state’s economy, said Alan Hodges, an extension scientist with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. “Every single sector of the economy has been affected in the recession, there’s just no getting away from that. And agriculture is no exception,” Hodges said. “However, it looks like agriculture has taken less of a hit than some other segments.” Continued on page 44

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Continued from page 42 Hodges has been involved in the annual reportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production since 2000. Economic data compiled by the federal government lags about two years behind, and 2008 is the most recent year for which data available, he said. Economists peg December 2007 as the start of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recession. The report tracks more than 90 industry sectors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; such as farming, ranching, pest control, fertilizer manufacturing, mining, food and beverage manufacturing, paper and lumber production, golf courses, recreational fishing and commercial hunting and trapping. Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $76.5 billion value-added impact from the 2008 report is down from the 2007 figure of $93 billion â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s similar to the economic hit suffered by other industries during the same time period, he said. The value-added impact includes what economists call multiplier effects, which Hodges explains like this: A farmer buys things like seeds, fertilizer, machinery and equipment from suppliers. That spending creates revenue for suppliers and their employees, who spend their wages on things like food, housing and transportation. The researchers rely on a model called IMPLAN that tracks a vast array of economic transactions between business sectors. Agricultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s value-added impact is down, and Hodges said he believes lower demand for the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agricultural exports is to blame. For example, citrus fruit is exported from Florida to Europe and Asia, and those exports were down by nearly 20 percent in 2008. Still, agriculture and natural resource industries accounted in 2008 for about 8 percent of Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gross state product. Accounting for nearly 1.3 million full- and part-time jobs, or 14 percent of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total employment in 2008, agriculture ranks second in jobs among the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic sectors, though Hodges notes that UFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report reclassified some jobs from the North American Industry Classification Systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designations.

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Florida Parsley More than a Garnish

By Sandy Kaster, M.S. Clinical Medicine, B.S. Nutrition Science Parsley is an herb in the Umbelliferae family, which also includes carrots, fennel, celery and dill. More than just a garnish, parsley is highly nutritious and full of fresh flavor. Both its leaves and stalks are edible. Parsley is a popular garden vegetable nationwide. According to the University of Florida Extension Office, this herb is grown throughout Florida, both as a commercial crop in Central and South Florida, as well as in gardens throughout the entire state. NUTRITIONAL PROFILE Parsley is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K. It is also a good source of folate and iron. Parsley is high in beneficial flavonoids and volatile oils which function like antioxidants in preventing diseases. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, two tablespoons (7.5 g) of fresh parsley contains 2.7 calories, 0.22 g protein, 0.06 g fat, 0.47 g carbohydrate, and 0.25 g of dietary fiber. It also provides 153.8 percent of the Daily Recommended Value (%DV) for vitamin K, 16.6 percent for vitamin C, 12.2 percent for vitamin A, 2.9 percent for folate, 2.6 percent for iron, and plentiful amounts of other valuable nutrients. In other words, a tiny portion of parsley provides more than your entire day’s vitamin K requirements and other nutrients for almost no calories. VITAMIN C: FIGHT COLDS AND FREE RADICALS Parsley is an excellent source of vitamin C, a water-soluble antioxodant that helps support the immune system. This vitamin is important for a healthy immune system, cancer prevention, healthy blood circulation and wound healing. Parsley and other foods high in vitamin C may help reduce the severity and duration of cold symptoms. This vitamin also acts as a potent antioxidant in the body, neutralizing harmful free radicals and preventing its damaging effects in cells. As a result, vitamin C has been associated with reduced severity of inflammatory conditions, such as asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Several large scientific studies have shown that a high consumption of vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C is associated with a reduced risk of death from all causes including heart disease, stroke and cancer. VITAMIN A: FIGHT MORE FREE RADICALS Vitamin A, in the form of beta-carotene, is a fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals and cell damage much like vitamin C. Required for optimal functioning of the immune system, this vitamin helps to maintain the integrity of cells in the skin and mucosa, which function as a barrier to germs. It is also involved in the development and differentiation of white blood cells, which are part of the body’s immune response to infection.

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In addition, vitamin A plays an important role in vision. Inadequate retinol available to the retina may result in “night blindness.” It also acts as a hormone to regulate gene expression in a number of physiological processes, including the production of red blood cells. FOLATE: STRENGTHEN YOUR HEART Parsley is a good source of the important B vitamin folate. This heart-healthy vitamin is involved in converting dangerous homocysteine to less harmful molecules in the body. High levels of homocysteine can damage blood vessels and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with atherosclerosis. Additionally, folate is also essential for growth and development and plays a key role in DNA formation. This vitamin is involved in normal cell division and is important in preventing cancer in the colon and cervix, two areas of the body that have rapidly dividing cells. Folate can reduce the risk of birth defects of the brain and spinal cord (neural tube defects) in the fetus. Pregnant women should consume a diet high in folate, and eating parsley and other vegetables and fruits every day can help. HOW TO SELECT AND STORE Choose fresh parsley that is deep green in color with fresh, crisp leaves. Avoid those that have wilted or yellow leaves. To store parsley, place it in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. If it wilts, sprinkle water on the leaves to refresh them. Parsley can also be dried by laying it out at room temperature. After it is dried, store it in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark place. Curly leaf parsley also freezes well and can be added to soups and dishes without thawing first. HOW TO ENJOY Finely chop parsley and garnish the sides of the plate Combine chopped parsley with bulgur wheat to make tabbouleh, a popular Middle Eastern dish Add parsley to salads, soups, and tomato sauces Garnish grilled fish or poultry with fresh parsley before serving Combine chopped parsley with garlic and lemon juice and use as a marinade or rub for meat Chew on parsley after eating to freshen your breath Mince and add to coleslaw, potato salad, spreads, or salad dressing Enjoy fresh Florida parsley today. With its fresh, vibrant flavor and exceptionally low calories, parsley makes a nutritious addition to any raw or cooked dish. SELECTED REFERENCES http://www.whfoods.com http://www.ipmcenters.org/cropprofiles/

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For most professionals, an occasional pat on the back or “you did good” from the boss is the standard of recognition usually received. There probably aren’t too many who will ever be considered the best of the best and be included in the hall of fame for their occupations. But, Harold McTeer isn’t the ordinary professional or person. In fact, ask most anyone who knows him, has met him, or even heard of him and they’ll say he’s extraordinary. Proof positive of that is his recent selection to the Florida Citrus Hall of Fall – his second - yes – second, hall of fame induction. His first selection was in 1985, when Dupont named him as only one of 15 professionals to be chosen for the top honor, recognizing marketing excellence. The recognition for marketing excellence is glowing and reads “Throughout Florida’s citrus industry sales representative McTeer has earned the highest esteem for his technical competence, integrity and helpful attitude. Aware of grower needs, his peers continually seek Harold’s professional and practical knowledge of citrus production and protection.” But, the humble man of God hasn’t let the tributes go to his head. He’s a gentleman whose handshake still means something and is just as good as his John Hancock on the dotted line. To him, the accolades are appreciated, but what is really important goes much deeper. “My dad was a Christian and he taught me to pray and read the Bible,” McTeer said. “He also taught me that hard work never hurt anyone.” The recognition that McTeer has received is evidence that he has followed those life instructions given to him by his father, Herbert. As a grove owner, as well as a Dupont employee for 27 years, he worked hard to

provide for his family – Mary, his wife, and their three children. He and his brother, Louis, got their starts early in the family groves. His dad moved to Florida in 1917 and started his citrus career as a caretaker for Scott Groves in Winter Haven. In the early 1920s, he and his wife, Ruth, bought their first grove, 40 acres, in Haines City. At the height of the McTeer family’s grove ownership, they owned 270 acres. But, over the years, he hasn’t been just a grove owner. He gathered experience in the citrus industry by working in various positions for different agriculture companies. “I started out at (University of Florida) CREC (Citrus Research and Education Center) in the citrus training program,” McTeer said. “It was much like on the job training. I worked in three different areas for six months each.” From there, the couple moved to Tampa where Harold worked for Clark Fruit Company and was in charge of spraying for diseases and fertilizing. The family’s next stop was Kaiser Ag Chemicals in Wauchula, where McTeer was the store manager. He said that is when he was approached by two sales representatives from Dupont about coming to work with them as a Sales and Marketing Crop Protection Chemical professional. The variety of jobs he has held has been invaluable in experience and education for McTeer, whose always had the best interests of the citrus industry at heart. “Harold has always been well respected by the members of Haines City CGA (Citrus Growers Association), as evidenced by his being reelected to the Board for eight consecutive terms for a total of 25 years, longer than any other Haines City CGA Board member in the 100 year

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is a caring and gentle man.â&#x20AC;? McTeerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career and life hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been without its challenges. In the citrus arena, in addition to disease, he said that weather, particularly freezes, were one of the biggest challenges he faced as a grove owner. In his position with Dupont, he said that it was a challenge to convert growers to chemicals for weed control. A colleague of McTeerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recently sent him an email. It was particularly touching and revealing, written to let him know of a list heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d created. The list included five people who had made a difference in his life and the colleague wrote that McTeer was included on that list as someone heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d looked up to him as a role model. With the second induction to a hall of fame, McTeer said that he thinks he may begin to take it easy for a while â&#x20AC;Ś a well-deserved rest after a lifetime of giving.

history of this agricultural cooperative,â&#x20AC;? said Dennis Broadway, Executive Vice President and General Manager, HCCGA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Haroldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knowledge and experience in growing and caring for citrus is nothing short of amazing. When Harold would speak at our Board meetings, Board members and those in the audience would listen closely and follow his recommendations.â&#x20AC;? The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame news release announcing his selection reads: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Known as the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;go-toâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; guy for many growers in the production area, McTeer served 25 years as one of the longest-standing board members of the Haines City Citrus Growers Association. McTeer was a key grower-cooperator with the Citrus Research and Education Center Plant Improvement Team in Lake Alfred. He was always available to provide land, time and materials for CRECâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rootstock and scion trials. His contributions allowed many field research projects to become realities and benefit the entire citrus industry.â&#x20AC;? Harold Browning, immediate past center director, UF CREC, wrote in a letter to McTeer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of the accomplishments over your years of service were successful due to your input and expertise.â&#x20AC;? In the 1990s, in an effort to help secure the future of citrus, McTeer made the decision to allow 20 acres of their groves to be used solely by the UF CREC to conduct research. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He (McTeer) has provided land and other resources well above the norm. Those contributions allowed many field research projects to become realities,â&#x20AC;? said Bill Castle horticulturist and professor, UF CREC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very lucky to have not only an excellent cooperator in Harold, but someone we also recognize and value as a friend and a teacher. Those of us who spend a great deal of time in the field are happy to have moments and experiences when a grower-cooperator knows just about as much as what goes on in an experiment on his property as the scientist.â&#x20AC;? An expert in his field, of course. But, what he has always worked even harder at is being a good husband to Mary, now in their 53rd year of marriage, and father to Emory, Herb, and Susan (Walker). He is also the proud grandfather to five and great grandfather to one. He maintains a close relationship with all of them and recently received a letter from Cessenie, one 5530 Old Hwy. 37, Lakeland, FL 33811 of his granddaughters, that reads, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What makes you who you are is the fact that you love to share your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family Owned & Operated wisdom with anyone and everyone. for 30 Years, and It brings joy to your life to share The Customer is Still Number ONE1â&#x20AC;? your wisdom and to do all you can WRANGLER-LEVY-CRUEL GIRL-COWGIRL to make people happy. You are the TUFF-STETSON-RESISTOL-LUCCHESSE-JUSTINgreatest, most caring man that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ARIAT-BUCK-TRAEGER-PELLET GRILLS-HOLLAND even known.â&#x20AC;? GRILLS-FOUR PAWS-WEAVER LEATHER-ROYAL Another granddaughter, ShauCANIN-CANIDAE-EAGLE PACK na, lives in Birmingham and travels home monthly, like clockwork, to Hours: Mon-Fri 8a.m. - 6p.m. visit her â&#x20AC;&#x153;Papa.â&#x20AC;? Between visits she Sat-8a.m. - 4p.m. Closed Sunday sends cards of love and encouragement. Mary, probably the person who knows Harold best in the world, said his integrity and his thoughtfulness are two qualities that come to mind when asked about him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the more than 50 years weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been together, I have never heard him speak badly of someone,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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