charles h. bronson promotion boosts florida produce sales by $254m

January 2005

FLORIDA MARKET BULLETIN ADS online at www.florida-agriculture.com

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ore grocery stores,an expanded geo-graphic area, and anincreased number of

advertisements all combined togenerate more than $254 million inadditional retail sales of Florida-grown agricultural products duringthe 2004 spring produce marketingpromotion.

“Our last two marketing cam-paigns increased sales of Florida pro-duce by $60 million the first year and$145 million the next,” Florida Agri-culture Commissioner Charles H.Bronson said. “This year’s campaignincreased retail sales an additional$254 million — that’s a quarter-bil-lion dollars in sales over and abovethe previous year’s increase.”

The 2004 campaign, renamed“PowerGrid” because of its scope,succeeds the “Northern Exposure”marketing promotions of 2002 and

Promotion boosts Florida produce sales by $254M

2003. The 16-week campaign ranfrom February through May andwas timed to coincide with Florida’simportant winter-spring harvest;

that harvest supplies the UnitedStates with most of its domestic-grown produce.

Stretching from the east coast to

the west coast of North America,PowerGrid encompassed 24 U.S.states, the District of Columbia, andsix Canadian provinces. Thirty-fiveretail grocery chains, with a total of7,331 stores, participated, an in-crease of 39 percent over last year’s5,286 participating stores.

“We were able to drastically ex-pand the campaign in its third yeardue to the huge successes of the firsttwo years,” Bronson said. “After see-ing their sales increase, most retailpartners were more than eager tosign up for a third year. Other retailchains that missed out on theearlier marketing promotionsdidn’t want to let another opportu-nity slip by and joined thePowerGrid campaign.”

Bronson said the continuedtrend of increased retail sales is good

The annual Florida State Fair isscheduled for February 10-21 inTampa, and for the 101st consecutiveyear fairgoers will experience themany aspects of Florida agricultureduring 12 days of education andentertainment.

Themed “Eat up the Fun,” the2005 State Fair will feature tradi-tional livestock shows, cooking con-tests, and midway rides, as well asequestrian competitions, wildlifeshows, statewide dance and cheer-leading competitions, and indoorconcerts by big-name stars. Brand-new attractions include the “Galleryof Thrills” show and the interactive“Sea Lion Splash.” In keeping withthe theme of this year’s fair, there will

State Fair in Tampa celebrates Florida agricultureover 200 different foods for sale.

There will also be plenty of edu-cational opportunities. Visitors cangain an appreciation for Florida’srural heritage in Cracker Country,the Fair’s rural Florida history andfolklife museum. Through theChampion of Champions program,they can meet and talk to youth live-stock exhibitors and learn abouttheir animals. The Florida ForestDiscovery Center offers dozens ofinteractive exhibits that teach kidsand adults about the importance offorestry in our state.

An annual event since 1904, theState Fair was run by the FloridaState Fair Authority from 1975 to1995. In 1995 the Florida State

Legislature did away with the origi-nal Fair Authority and put thefairgrounds and the Fair under thedirection of the Florida Departmentof Agriculture and ConsumerServices. The Legislature authorizedthe Commissioner of Agriculture toappoint 21 members to the Fair’sboard of directors and select anexecutive director.

The Fair has been at its currentlocation since 1977, and the 319-acrefairground complex is close to inter-state highways, beaches, state parks,historic locations, downtown busi-nesses, shopping malls, and numer-ous shops and restaurants. The

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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services407 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-6555

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People who frequentlysuffer from sorethroats and stuffynoses may be reactingto something more

serious than allergies or the commoncold. Indoor air contaminants fromseemingly benign sources – such asoffice furniture, drapes, carpets, in-sulation, paint, and office machines– can cause a variety of symptomsthat include respiratory irritation,dizziness, headaches, skin rashes,nausea, and vomiting. In fact, theU.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) has issued a reportstating that indoor air pollution maypose serious and chronic health riskswith an economic impact of tens ofbillions of dollars per year.

The good news for homeownersand office workers is this: a low-cost,attractive solution does exist. Re-

search conducted by the NationalAeronautics and Space Administra-tion (NASA) shows you can clean theair you breathe just by placing liveplants throughout your home or office.

NASA’s studies concluded thatcommon indoor plants can dramati-cally reduce toxic chemical levels inbuildings with poor ventilation.NASA recommends placing 15 to 18plants in an 1,800-square-foot hometo clean and refresh the air. Maximumeffectiveness can be achieved by keep-ing indoor plants fresh and healthyand by placing them in spots whereair circulates. To keep your plantslooking their best, monitor them regu-larly for pests, provide appropriatelight conditions, and be sure not toover-water or over-fertilize.

Living plants have been found ef-fective in reducing the levels of com-mon toxins such as benzene, formal-

dehyde, and trichloroethylene (TCE):Benzene is a common chemical

found in many products, includinggasoline, inks, oils, paints, plastics,and rubber. It is an additive in de-tergents, explosives, pharmaceuti-cals, and dyes and has long beenknown as a skin and eye irritant.

Formaldehyde is found in foaminsulation, particle board, and mosthousehold cleaning agents. It is usedin consumer paper products treatedwith resin, including grocery bags,waxed papers, facial tissues, and pa-per towels. The EPA recently con-ducted research showing that form-aldehyde, which is an irritant to themucous membranes of the eyes, nose,and throat, may cause a rare throatcancer in long-term occupants of mo-bile homes.

TCE is used in metal degreasingand dry-cleaning processes. It is an

ingredient in printing inks, paints,lacquers, varnishes, and adhesives.The National Cancer Society consid-ers TCE a potent liver carcinogen.

Plants that have proved effectiveas natural pollution fighters includethose available at most florists orgarden centers. Azaleas (Rhododen-dron spp.), peace lily (Spathiphyllumspp.), dumbcane (Dieffenbachia spp.),bamboo palms (Chamaedorea spp.),mass cane (Dracaena spp.), Englishivy (Hedera helix), and spiderplant(Chlorophytum comosum) are someof the most effective at reducing lev-els of noxious gases commonly foundin homes and office buildings. Otherlovely, easy-to-grow air purifiers in-clude pothos (Epipremnum spp.),jadeplant (Crassula argentea), weep-ing fig (Ficus benjamina), croton(Codiaeum variegatum), and Chineseevergreen (Aglaonema spp.).

Living plants can clean the air in homes and offices

January 27 - February 6Florida Citrus FestivalWinter Haven(863) 292-9810

February 10 - 21Florida State FairTampa(813) 621-78211-800-345-FAIR

February 25 - 27South Beach Foodand Wine FestivalMiami(305) 460-6563

March 3 - 13Florida Strawberry FestivalPlant City(813) 752-9194

May 27 - 29Zellwood Sweet Corn FestivalZellwood(407) 886-00142002-03 38,800 13.27 $ 89.51

2001-02 40,800 13.07 $ 100.51

2000-01 37,200 12.95 $ 122.02

1999-00 37,100 13.09 $ 101.99

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news for Florida’s farmers and thestate’s economy. While other south-eastern states have experienced de-clines in agricultural production,Florida saw a slight increase dur-ing the same five-year period.Bronson attributes part of Florida’sachievement to the series of success-ful marketing campaigns coordi-nated by the Florida Department ofAgriculture and Consumer Serviceson behalf of the state’s agriculturalproducers.

According to the U.S. Depart-ment of Agriculture, Florida’s agri-cultural sector production value in-creased 4.7 percent, from $6.882 bil-lion in 1997 to $7.207 billion in 2002.Eight other southeastern states —Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Loui-siana, Mississippi, North Carolina,South Carolina, and Texas — expe-rienced as a group a decline of 11.7percent in agricultural sectorproduction.

“Florida did not follow the down-ward agricultural production trendthat neighboring states experienced,

and we believe our aggressive mar-keting efforts played a major role,”Bronson said. “Since our state’sfarmers know we’re continually ex-panding markets for their products,they can plant for the future with a

degree of confidence. That increasedagricultural production benefits ourstate’s economy.”

Using economic multiplier for-mulas adopted from the Universityof Florida’s Institute of Food and Ag-

ricultural Sciences, Bronson esti-mates that this year’s increase of$254 million in retail sales produced$140 million in total direct and indi-rect economic value to Florida’seconomy.

“Increased retail sales benefitFlorida’s economy through purchasesof agricultural supplies, machinery,wage expenditures, and generalspending,” Bronson said. “Addition-ally, it’s estimated that this highlysuccessful marketing promotionhelped Florida create or retain ap-proximately 4,700 full-time jobs andgenerate more than $5.6 million intaxable revenues.”

The total cost of the PowerGridpromotion was $227,000. TheFlorida Department of Agricultureand Consumer Services is statuto-rily mandated to provide profes-sional marketing services toFlorida’s agricultural community.These marketing promotions arepart of the ongoing “Fresh fromFlorida” campaign, an identificationand promotional program designedto boost the image of Florida agri-culture and increase sales.

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AGRICULTURAL MACHINERYNo jeeps, trucks or automotive equipment will be eli-gible for publication. Listings for sale must be accom-panied by the following signed statement: “This ma-chinery has been used by me in an agricultural en-deavor, and is not offered for sale by an equipmentdealer or commercial enterprise.”

FOR SALE2656 International tractor, 6-cycle, gas, side mountcycle-bar mower, motor froze, needs sleeves & pis-tons, tires fair $800: [email protected], 239/543-2381, N Beecroft, 6201 Nalle Grade Rd, N Ft Myers33917 (Lee)

3-pt lift semi-auto pine tree planter, requires 65hp &working draft control on 3-pt lift $4500 obo:386/428-3345, L King, 4623 Colony Rd,New Smyrna Beach 32168 (Volusia)

Older Allis Chalmers farm tractor, w/implements,runs good $1000: 352/463-6633, T Smith,PO Box 1961, Trenton 32693 (Gilchrist)

Perkins diesel & Gould 1000 GPM deep wellturbine pump $6000; Detroit 371 power unit$2000; Ditch Witch R30 $3500:[email protected], 386/747-5716,J Warner, 2075 Fig St, DeLand 32720 (Volusia)

Restored 8N Ford, runs good, kept inside $3500:[email protected], 239/592-7920,F Barickman, 11035 Linnet Ln, Naples 34119(Collier)

1947 Farmall Cub, engine clear, ready to restore,no rust: 386/749-3757, C Darden, 2215 Brownlee Rd,Seville 32190 (Volusia)

10’ HD offset disc, 24” pans, wheels, & cyl,exc cond $2000 obo: 850/352-2685, R Holt,PO Box 337, Cottondale 32431 (Jackson)

NH 634 rnd baler, exc cond, barn kept $6000:[email protected], 352/799-6433,B Boswell, 20185 Ayers Rd, Brooksville 34604(Hernando)

5’ Land Pride air tunnel finish mower, pneumatictires, new spindle bearings, extra blades, shed kept,great cond $600: [email protected], 407/349-5838, J Halligan, 775 Willow Pond Ln, PO Box 920,Geneva 32732 (Seminole)

Planet Jr planter $50 as is or $80 rebuilt; Planet Jrparts $50; pitcher pump $40, w/new leathers $50:813/754-4959, C Halford, 2009 W Palmetto Ave,Plant City 33563 (Hillsborough)

MF 50C front end loader, hay spear, new 7’ boxblade, good rubber, new battery & alternator, main-tained, barn kept $10500: [email protected],727/919-4900, R Brueggman, PO Box 7243, Hudson34674 (Pasco)

Kawasaki Mule, 100 hrs, model 550, w/elec fertil-izer/seed slinger $4995: [email protected],850/948-3073, J Page, 1691 NW Concord Church Rd,Greenville 32331 (Madison)

5’ Caroni rear discharge finishing mower,external grease fittings, like new $850:[email protected], 352/481-9392, J Jackson,4026 SE 147 Dr, Hawthorne 32640 (Alachua)

Ford 1715, diesel, new 3-pt hitch, pto, w/7308 frontloader, good cond, runs well $7000 obo: 305/247-0476, E Cunningham, 22350 SW 262 St,Homestead 33031 (Dade)

Kubota L2050 25hp diesel tractor, exc cond, 1215hrs, w/6’ Kubota finish mower, garage kept, all maintrecords $7500 obo: 352/528-4373, C Brinkman,PO Box 410, Williston 32696 (Levy)

JD 7000, 4-row planter, fert & insect hoppers, goodcond: 386/752-7109, R Smith, 982 SW Walter Ave,Lake City 32024 (Columbia)

Behlen silo, 6-ton, like new, assembled, withoutauger $1200; feeder wagon, 1 axle, 2-ton $600:[email protected], 352/726-2986,F von Batemberg, PO Box 979, Floral City 34436(Citrus)

Farmall Cub, w/belly mower, new paint, seat, belt,& tires, rebuilt carburetor, runs good $3495; 6’ disc$250; grader $90; cultivator $250: 727/531-1548,W Smith, 2493 Belleair Rd, Clearwater 33764(Pinellas)

International 240 tractor, all new tires, new seat,very clean, good cond, $3495 as is; Case 580Cloader/extendable backhoe, good working cond,w/1 yd front bucket $12500 ONO, incl svc &parts manual, as is: 863/709-8682, M Burch,PO Box 6961, Lakeland 33807 (Polk)

Doomsday to Weeds wick herbicide machine, forselectively applying Roundup to lg pastures, all newtubing $500: [email protected], 863/533-8397, M Purcell, 2100 Northwood Dr, Bartow 33830(Polk)

Stump grinder, 3-pt hookup, 80hp tractor $3995:352/245-3500, B Barton, 17780 SE CR 475,Summerfield 34491 (Marion)

Snapper tiller, like new $380; Troy-Bilt cycle-barmower, like new $400: 850/997-1089, J Valdorrama,322 Deer Haven Ln, Monticello 32344 (Jefferson)

MF 35 diesel tractor, good Perkins trans & rear endstarter, needs brushes, looks rough, 2 extra reartires, new steering wheel & cushion $1100: 727/797-3990, N Sayat, PO Box 4824, Clearwater 33758(Pinellas)

Belly mower $500: 813/677-5202, J Mayhall,PO Box 188, Riverview 33568 (Hillsborough)

Kubota B20, 4wd, auto trans, 3-speed, TL 420loader, BT 750, fast hitch backhoe, low hrs: 407/365-1626, L Diehl, 2401 Snowhill Rd, Chuluota32766 (Seminole)

New Idea model 5408 6’ disc mower; 8’ cut, takes40hp to run, hydraulic to lift arm $1500 obo:[email protected], 863/533-1383, J Day, 1860Lakepoint Dr, Bartow 33830 (Polk)

2 Aermotor windmills, good working cond, buyerdismantles: 25’ $2500 obo; 30’ $3000 obo:813/752-7286, R Carlton, 202 E Knights Griffin,Plant City 33565 (Hillsborough)

2 JD pull-behind manure spreaders, parts only$200 obo: 813/763-1543, R Perry, 603 W Tever St,Plant City 33566 (Hillsborough)

3-ton Conibear fert spreader, very good sheet metal& gear box $1900 obo: 352/588-2460, G Nathe,32440 Nathe Rd, Dade City 33523 (Pasco)

Bush hog & box blade $500/both:[email protected], 407/321-3951, R Mignone,860 Lemon Bluff Rd, Osteen 32764 (Volusia)

35kw Winco pto farm generator, used once, onwheels $3200; 3 18-ton Brock feed bins, new bot-toms $1500 ea: 352/562-1855, W Yoder, 12431Duck Lake Canal Rd, Dade City 33525 (Pasco)

Ford 3910 tractor, 42hp, low hrs $9500; 15’ JDbatwing mower $3000; bush hog mower $350:[email protected], 352/466-0870, B Hall,Rt 1 Box 219A, Cross Creek 32640 (Alachua)

Long model 1199A backhoe attachment, newhydraulics & hoses, ready to work, great cond, makeoffer: [email protected], 352/406-2742,L Krech, PO Box 446, Center Hill 33514 (Sumter)

35hp Ford, exc cond $3200; 5’ bush hog mower$400; 352/318-7896, D Hall, 4230 SW 77 St,Gainesville 32608 (Alachua)

Cat 3306, 225+hp, 1400 hrs, irrigation motor $5000;6” Goulds pump, 1200 gpm, 75’ column & shaft,Amorillo gear box $6000; 1 piece Rainbow traveler,new cable $5000; 6” Rainbow irrigation pipe, 2000’$1000; 2 Kennco plant setters $2000/both: 352/302-9065, T Phillips, PO Box 993, Lecanto 34460(Citrus)

WANTEDWanted: fert spreader, will trade for manurespreader: [email protected], 352/544-7575, L Marra,26280 Arberg Rd, Brooksville 34601 (Hernando)

Wanted: complete, restorable JD H, reasonable:[email protected], 386/755-8094,P Getzen, 469 Fighting Tiger Way, Lake City 32025(Columbia)

Wanted: 1494 Case farm tractor, for parts:[email protected], 863/640-9381, T Holton, 3915Chart-Prine Rd, Lakeland 33810 (Polk)

Wanted: diesel tractor, 50hp+, 4wd, w/loader, 3-pthitch, pto, good cond, low hrs:[email protected], 941/924-6411,C Frary, 8084 Hawkins Rd, Sarasota 34241(Sarasota)

Wanted: portable band sawmill, any cond:[email protected], 352/447-6281, R Christie,16359 W River Rd, Inglis 34449 (Citrus)

Wanted: rims, tires, & tubes for MF 135, 13-6-28 on12” rim, 8 lug inner, 4 lug outer:[email protected], 850/932-2982, B Stamps,101 Duncan Ave, Gulf Breeze 32561 (Santa Rosa)

Wanted: JD 6400 farm tractor, w/cab/AC, less than3000 hrs, will consider one w/front loader & 4wd orany JD series in 90hp range w/cab/AC:[email protected], 352/622-1468,W Stancil, 6000 N US Hwy 27, Ocala 34482 (Marion)

Wanted: ring gear housing w/spider gears for Ford600 tractor: [email protected], 386/316-7449,R Norton, 283 S Janice Ln, Ormond Bch 32174(Volusia)

Wanted: steering sector for MF 135 or salvage trac-tor/similar tractor: 850/877-8520, E Peacock, 1810Rivers Rd, Tallahassee 32305 (Leon)

Wanted: Ford 2000, 3000, or 4000 tractor for parts,farm or industrial model, need not run or be com-plete: 352/669-4552, D Wilder, 39622 CR 439,Umatilla 32784 (Lake)

Wanted: sugarcane mill, kettle, etc:[email protected], 352/351-1010, M Wagner,899 NE 95 St, Ocala 34479 (Marion)

Wanted: old JD tractor, any cond, will pay fair price,leads appreciated: [email protected], 813/292-3831, J Brady, 4304 Charro Ln, Plant City 33565(Hillsborough)

AQUACULTURE

FOR SALESterile grass carp equip, Coulter Counter,Channelyzer (needs repair), several Coulters forextra parts, pressure chamber, stand & pump, hatch-ing tanks, equip for sm catfish hatchery $5000:[email protected], 352/591-1650, J Royal, 11890NW 200 St, Micanopy 32667 (Marion)

BEES AND EQUIPMENTState law requires that all beekeepers be registered withthe Florida Department of Agriculture and ConsumerServices. To register, contact the Bureau of Apiary In-spection, Division of Plant Industry, P.O. Box 147100,Gainesville, FL 32614 or call 352/372-3505. Beekeepersoffering bees for sale in the Florida Market Bulletin mustsubmit their registration number with their ad. Bee-keeping equipment that does not contain bees can beadvertised without a registration number, however.

FOR SALE7 bee hives, w/brood box, excluder, & med super$95 ea: 813/920-6426, K Ervin, 19604 Hiawatha Rd,Odessa 33556 (Hillsborough) #FL0290600E

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9 strong hives, recently inspected $100 ea; miscsupplies: [email protected], 941/723-3228,R Kennedy, 9110 36 Ave E, Palmetto 34221(Manatee) #FL0410602K

WANTEDWanted: 15-50 hives, 10-frame, w/super, on palletsor standalone: 352/377-4019, L Herring, 10912NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville 32609 (Alachua)

CATTLECattle owner’s names must appear in “Cattle for Sale”listings. Cattle moving within the state to farms, mar-kets or changing ownership no longer require a bru-cellosis test. However, the Florida Department of Ag-riculture and Consumer Services strongly recommendsall new herd additions be tested as a “best manage-ment practice” for animal health.

FOR SALE3-y/o reg brown Swiss, open, friendly, good familycow, no chemicals: 352/481-5268, E Sherwood, 130Orange Ln, Hawthorne 32640 (Putnam)

Heifers, Hereford & Hereford/Limousin cross avail;Black Angus steer, shots, tested, tagged:[email protected], 352/796-1158,J Talos, PO Box 10674, Brooksville 34603(Hernando)

Hereford X bull calf, born 11/6/04, bottle fed, cute,friendly, brown patch over eye: [email protected],941/376-1020, N Elmenani, 7410 Fruitville Rd,Sarasota 34240 (Sarasota)

4 Black Angus cow/calf prs, reg, PB, 4 cows, 3 bullcalves & heifer calf $4900 all;: [email protected],813/205-4871, L Mendelsohn, 25900 Gold Tree Ct,Wesley Chapel 33544 (Pasco)

2-y/o Pinzgauer PB heifer, reg, extremely gentledisposition, still being shown, great w/kids $800:[email protected], 407/877-2438, S Lewis, 14916Johns Lake Rd, Clermont 34711 (Lake)

Reg Black Brangus bull, WR Transformer blood-lines, born 11/27/02 $2500: 321/724-1086, S Nagel,4030 Ponderosa Rd, Valkaria 32950 (Brevard)

3-y/o reg Beefmaster bull, gentle, exc underline,proven breeder, easy keeper, dark red w/white:[email protected], 941/322-9539, C Walker,PO Box 325, Myakka City 34251 (Manatee)

Limousin bulls, heavy muscled, WRC Punch blood-line, show qual, exceptionally gentle, daily atten-tion, all vacc, wormed, vet checked, reg & cert:[email protected], 352/429-4925, D Talbot,6700 Lake Erie Rd, Groveland 34736 (Lake)

Breeding age & yearling Angus bulls; open & bredheifers, easy keepers, forage raised: 813/996-2912,E Watson, 19815 Hwy 52, Land O Lakes 34637(Pasco)

Reg Limi bull by Benchmark, replacement heifersavail; Limi X, Angus X, great potential, out of verygood producing cows; some show steers & reg bulls:[email protected], 352/796-4352,W Wing, 34472 Mae Hight Rd, Brooksville 34601(Hernando)

9-m/o reg red & gray Brahman bull, halter broke,good bloodline $700: 863/853-5153, J Daugherty,3521 Publix Rd, Lakeland 33810 (Polk)

Bull calf, bottle fed, 350lbs, half Angus/half Holstein$450: [email protected], 386/758-2075, C Curran, 292 NW Apollo Dr, Wellborn 32094(Columbia)

Roping cattle, fresh steers, breeding stock,Corrientes, Longhorns: 954/476-8834, J Fraser, 1730W Las Olas Blvd, Ft Lauderdale 33312 (Brevard)

8-m/o Holstein bull $350:[email protected], 813/737-3557,C Kent, 5655 W O Griffin Rd, Plant City 33567(Hillsborough)

Mini Zebu cattle, 30” to 36”, reg Foundation pure,cows, bulls, yearlings & weanlings, 4-H steers $1000up: 352/472-3030, J Bridges, 22606 W Newberry Rd,Newberry 32669 (Alachua)

Reg black Limousin bull, born 5/11/01, very gentle:[email protected], 352/528-4716, W Markham,10911 NW 160 Ave, Morriston 32668 (Marion)

6-y/o Aberdeen Angus bull; 4-y/o Angus X Herefordpolled cow, daily attention, very gentle, wormed:321/269-5549, P Rimsky, 4165 Fairfax Dr, Mims32754 (Brevard)

Mini Zebu bull calf, born 9/15/04, reg, gray w/darkhead $900: [email protected], 239/693-8172,B Weems, 3191 River Grove Cir, Ft Myers 33905(Lee)

Reg Angus yearling bull, New Design bloodline:[email protected], 352/466-0578, J Cantwell,11319 S US Hwy 441, Micanopy 32667 (Bay)

Reg polled Santa Gertrudis cattle, Premier Cham-pion bloodlines, outstanding conformation, EPDperformance & pedigree, cert free herd #853: 407/568-2351, F Dietrich, 10 Seminole, Orlando 32833(Orange)

Reg Senepol & Angus bulls: 850/682-0468, F Wierer,3137 Terry Ln, Crestview 32539 (Okaloosa)

Angus & crossbred cattle, all exposed to black bulls,sm to med frame, good mouths, mostly English crosscows $500 ea or less for all, can deliver:[email protected], 352/629-5815, M McRae,PO Box 488, Sparr 32192 (Marion)

2nd year replacement heifers, Red/Black Anguscross, gentle $750- $850 ea: 321/258-3618,R Cameron, 650 Hall Rd, Malabar 32950 (Brevard)

Reg Black Angus cattle, bulls, heifer calves, bred toson of N Bar Emulation Ext $1000 to $2200:[email protected], 352/544-0006, D Barcia, 21251Moore Rd, Brooksville 34604 (Hernando)

Reg Brangus bulls & heifers, 1 open heifer, 3 bullsthat will be ready as herd sires in spring: 850/682-8034, J Porter, 2431 Wildwood Ct, Crestview 32536(Okaloosa)

Club calves, steers & heifers, Maine/Angus, bornAug/Sept in Polk & Highlands counties: 863/698-0444, R Bibby, 5631 Laurel Oak Dr, Lakeland 33811(Polk)

PB reg Brangus cows & heifers, all pregnant, allshots, wormed, bruc free herd: [email protected], 352/726-2986, F von Batemberg,PO Box 979, Floral City 34436 (Citrus)

Sm cows & calves, good meat & prices:[email protected], 863/655-3947,L Garcia, 13815 Arbuckle Creek Rd, Sebring 33870(Highlands)

Reg polled Hereford bulls, 10-m/o-12-m/o, wellmuscled, gentle, performance records avail $750ea: [email protected], 863/533-8397,M Purcell, 2100 Northwood Dr, Bartow 33830 (Polk)

Holstein calves, w/ or w/o papers, bottle babies &up: [email protected], 407/365-8284, T Lamb,1280 Lake Mills Rd, Chuluota 32766 (Seminole)

Open & early bred crossbred replacement heifers:813/754-1834, L Bailey, 802 S Alexander St,Plant City 33563 (Hillsborough)

Zebu calves, 5-m/o bull, yearling heifer, 20-m/oheifer, IMZA reg, will sell or trade for heifers of likeage & value: 407/892-0842, T Bennett, 1800 AbsherRd, St Cloud 34771 (Osceola)

12-m/o Beefmaster heifers, nice, gentle $1000 ea:[email protected], 813/601-7449, D Kennedy,13500 Taylor Grade Rd, Duette 33834 (Manatee)

Reg Brahman bull, gentle, produces exc calves, willconsider trade for equal qual Brahman: 239/691-0175, V Jackson, 15400 Broken-J Ranch Rd,Ft Myers 33905 (Lee)

Forage-raised Angus bulls, stout, easy keepers;open & bred heifers: 813/996-2912, E Watson,19815 Hwy 52, Land O Lakes 34637 (Pasco)

2 reg Black Angus bulls, 10-m/o & 11-m/o,Leachman Hoss bloodlines $925 ea: 407/273-6879,R Parker, 1466 Hancock Lone Palm Rd, Orlando32828 (Orange)

Simmental/Brahman bull, 3-y/o, 1500lbs, goodbreeder, from reg Brahman cow & A-I Simmental,gentle $1200: 813/478-0227, A Futch, 3002C Taylor Rd, Plant City 33565 (Hillsborough)

9-m/o PB Red Angus bull: [email protected],386/345-0037, R Stratton, 275 Canal Ave, Oak Hill32759 (Volusia)

PB Piedmontese heifers: [email protected], 352/628-3098, J Moskes, 6675 S Eastern Ave, Homosassa34446 (Citrus)

Reg polled Hereford bulls, semen checked, 2 2-y/o,1 5-y/o $1500 ea; 8 heifers $750 ea:[email protected], 352/542-7135,R Hodges, 551 SE 199 Ave, Old Town 32680 (Dixie)

2 Black Angus cow/calf prs, 1 50% Angus/50%Holstein cow/calf pr, all cows open, ready for breed-ing: [email protected], 704/763-6620, K Griffis,217 Lake Molly Ave, DeLand 32724 (Volusia)

25 qual replacement heifers, crossbred, some An-gus, some Baldie, a few Charolais, wormed, vacc,gentle $19000: [email protected], 352/466-0870, B Hall, PO Box 115, Island Grove 32654(Alachua)

Reg Angus heifers, exc bloodlines $875 ea; regyearling bull $750: 352/318-7896, D Hall, 4230SW 77 St, Gainesville 32608 (Alachua)

BBU Beefmaster bulls, breeding age:[email protected], 386/963-2921, A Landen, 5752164 St, Wellborn 32094 (Suwannee)

2 PB 3-y/o Santa Gertrudis cows, exc qual$850 ea; 10-m/o heifer $550: [email protected],407/468-9002, R Bogle, 601 Sherwood Dr,Altamonte Springs 32701 (Seminole)

WANTEDWanted: 1 or more Dexter heifers or cows for breed-ing/milking purposes: 386/454-8809, N McMahon,1592 SW Old Lake City Terr, High Springs 32643(Columbia)

Wanted: family milk cow, any dairy calves, must begentle: [email protected], 407/365-8284, T Lamb,1280 Lake Mills Rd, Chulutoa 32766 (Seminole)

Wanted: 2 Angus cross steers, weaned or ready towean, will swap for ready to breed reg dairy goats:[email protected], 352/394-0324,J Welton, 13400 Big Sky Trail, Clermont 34715(Lake)

Wanted: herd of cows, 8-30 head, will pen & haul:352/318-7896, D Hall, 4230 SW 77 St, Gainesville32654 (Alachua)

Wanted: young Beefmaster or Angus calves, preferunder 6-m/o, reasonable price, will pu:[email protected], 850/547-3250, M Thompson,PO Box 778, Bonifay 32425 (Holmes)

FARMLANDAll listings must offer 10 or more adjoining acres ofland which must be zoned for agriculture. Listings mustbe accompanied by the following owner-signed state-ment: “This property offered for sale is personallyowned by me, is zoned for agriculture and is not of-fered for sale by a licensed real estate dealer, brokeror salesperson.” No ads for “FARMLAND WANTED”will be accepted.

FOR SALE135+ ac ranch, lg custom white brick home, guesthouse, new 50x60 barn, lake, ranch equip, 200 miniZebu & more $3.5 million: 352/472-3030, J Bridges,22606 W Newberry Rd, Newberry 32669 (Alachua)

141 ac, w/92 ac planted in slash pines, 13-y/o, CR264 in S Jackson Co $1550/ac, w/poss terms:[email protected], 850/482-6361, J Lebica,4963 Carousel Lp, Marianna 32448 (Jackson)

20 ac+ hwy front on St Mary Rd, telephone, elec,mail, school bus route $85000: 850/548-5145,B Phillips, PO Box 5, Caryville 32427 (Washington)

90 ac in Sumter County near Bushnell, 3 mi w ofI-75, bahia pasture, woods, slough, green-belted,mostly fenced, 30x54 barn/workshop, well, elec,14x22 shed, $935000, possible terms:[email protected], 352/457-3175, P Brown,18115 Demko Rd, Altoona 32702 (Lake)

40 ac, 3bd/2ba cypress log home, fenced, private,secluded, pasture, woods, huge granddaddy oaks,easy commute to Gainesville $350,000:[email protected], 352/481-9392, J Jackson,4026 SE 147 Dr, Hawthorne 32640 (Alachua)

11.4 ac, green belt/ag, no flood, 85 ornamentalpear trees, 5 ponds, irrigation, well, fenced &cross fenced, animal & tool sheds:[email protected], 386/362-4351,B Adams, 12532 202 Pl, O’Brien 32071 (Suwannee)

175 ac tree farm, between Orlando & Cocoa, fenced,5 ponds, pavilion, pasture, 2-story barn:[email protected], 407/399-8873, R Holt, 170Plumosus Dr, Altamonte Springs 32701 (Seminole)

10 ac, hard road, zoned A-1, fenced, 50x100 bldg,3 wells $275000: [email protected], 386/734-6789, C Arey, 4173 Marsh Rd, DeLand 32724(Volusia)

378 ac farm in Central FL between Orlando &Tampa, 4bd/3.5ba log home, horse stable, arena,covered rnd pen, hot walker, efficiency apartment,2bd/1ba house, greenhouse: 863/424-4412,R Harwell, 6911 Sweet Hill Rd, Polk City 33868(Polk)

Tree farm, 15 ac subdivided & fenced, qual cont-grown stock, equip, tractors, vehicles, 3000-sq-fthome, outbuildings: [email protected], 352/628-3098,N Moskes, 6675 S Eastern Ave, Homosassa 34446(Citrus)

30 ac planted in 20-y/o hardwoods, county dirt roadfrontage, 1/2 mi off hwy, hills for pines or home$75000: [email protected], 850/526-3633,W Mercer, 4431 Lafayette St, Marianna 32446(Jackson)

FARM EMPLOYMENT/SERVICESPersons seeking farm labor must offer a specific jobfor employment with pay, i.e., farm manager. House-keeping, nursing and domestic jobs are not accept-able. Ads offering auctioneer services must include theauctioneer’s name and Florida license number.

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Training horses & mules: [email protected], 352/544-7575, L Marra, 26280 Arberg Rd, Brooksville 34601(Hernando)

Pet & livestock care while you vacation, experienced,Lake Co only: [email protected], 352/669-1596, D Vaughn, 39410 Rose St, Umatilla32784 (Lake)

Bush hog mowing, box blade work, Polk & EHillsborough counties, sm ac: 863/853-5153,J Daugherty, 3521 Publix Rd, Lakeland 33810(Polk)

Agricultural auctioneer, 36 yrs exp, past state cham-pion, BS & MS degrees in agriculture: 407/568-2351,F Dietrich, 10 Seminole Trl, Orlando 32833(Orange) #AU122AB163

Bush hogging, blade work, Columbia, Union,Alachua, Bradford: [email protected], 386/752-8214, K Clyatt, Rt 3 Box 235, Lake Butler 32054(Union)

Pet sitter, 15 yrs exp, licensed, bonded, insured,member of Pet Sitters International, reasonable &competitive rates, Lake, Orange and Marion co:[email protected], 352/669-8814, J Walker, 40924Emeralda Island Rd, Leesburg 34788 (Lake)

Tractor service, Citrus, Marion, & Levy counties,25hp compact JD w/turf tires, loader bucket, grader,rake, rototiller $40/hr+ delivery $1.50/mi one way:352/465-0649, J Coskey, 5019 W Stargazer Ln,Dunnellon 34433 (Citrus)

Mowing, disc & land clearing, Marion Co:[email protected], 352/622-5865, G Swift, 2173NE 79 Pl, Ocala 34479 (Marion)

Livestock clipper blade sharpening, clipper maint,high qual, all types $5/set + shipping & handling:[email protected], 352/318-1150, J Meister,11004 SW 67 St, Gainesville 32608 (Alachua)

Wanted: couple or single person to work on 72 accattle ranch, w/some income, will provide 2000-sq-ft apt, some salary, need references, salary nego-tiable: [email protected], 352/544-0006, D Barcia,21251 Moore Rd, Brooksville 34604 (Hernando)

Wanted: cert organic grower or CSA cooperativeto partner to farm 10 ac cert land onpaved rd: [email protected], 813/363-6363,T Goldsworthy, 15347 County Line Rd, Odessa33556 (Pasco)

FARM HARVEST PRODUCTSTo advertise “organic items,” a state registration num-ber and the name of the certifying agent must be sub-mitted with the ad. For information about state or-ganic registration, contact Florida Department of Agri-culture and Consumer Services, Division of Marketingand Development, 435 Mayo Building, Tallahassee,Florida 32399-0800, telephone (850) 488-4132.

FOR SALEPensacola bahia grass seed, new crop: 386/497-1254, D Glenn, PO box 66, Ft White 32038(Columbia)

Gourds: all shapes & sizes, curly tail dipper, kettle,wren, & more: [email protected], 352/726-9752, C Varn, 3419 E Lake Nina Dr, Inverness34453 (Citrus)

Alicia & Hermathia hay, 4x5 rolls:[email protected], 863/640-9381, T Holton, 3915Chart-Prin Rd, Lakeland 33810 (Polk)

Composted worm manure $3.50/bg; lg Red Wig-glers & Nightcrawlers; composting worms by the lb:[email protected], 352/796-0459, M Blaha, 16362Wilson Blvd, Masaryktown 34604 (Hernando)

Pine straw raked from horse pasture, bulk designerred mulch, fresh natural wood chips, pu trucks &trailers loaded, local delivery avail: 352/465-0649,J Weber, 5019 W Stargazer Ln, Dunnellon 34433(Citrus)

Coastal Bermuda, rnd & sq bales, barn stored, qual,fert: 386/418-1352, C Mattox, 6801 NW 214 St,Alachua 32615 (Alachua)

Firewood, split oak $100 cord, u pu:[email protected], 352/873-7084, R Walla, 8711W Hwy 40, Ocala 34482 (Marion)

Perennial peanut hay, several grades avail, $3.50-$6/50lbs-55lbs: [email protected], 386/364-3635, H Curtis, 882 NW St Thomas Church Rd,Madison 32340 (Madison)

U-pick oranges (Hamlins) & grapefruit, free of chemi-cal fert & pesticides; fresh free-range eggs:[email protected], 386/698-2347, G Perez,122 Denver Rd, Crescent City 32112 (Putnam)

Pensacola bahia grass seed in 40lb bags, germina-tion rate 80% $2/lb: [email protected], 850/569-2844, E Helms, 4770 Bartow Rd, Greenwood32443 (Jackson)

Coastal Bermuda hay, horse & cow qual, 4x5 rolls,well fert, weed free, will deliver: 386/755-0654,C Thomas, Rt 3 Box 281, Lake Butler 32054(Union)

Hay rolls, 4x4 $20 ea, fresh cut:[email protected], 813/737-4845, R Eckerfield,5709 Luckasavage Rd, Plant City 33567(Hillsborough)

Cow hay in field, 15 rolls min $18, S MarionCo, loading & delivery fee: 352/245-3500,B Barton, 17780 SE CR 475, Summerfield 34491(Marion)

Gourds: martin, pumpkin, penguin, curly handleddipper, wren: 352/753-2386, A Pease, 5604Griffin View Dr, Lady Lake 32159 (Lake)

Rabbit manure $25/pu load; bahia sq bales $2.50;bahia rnd bales $20, free delivery within 50 mi:[email protected], 352/799-9996, F Brown,456 Myers Rd, Brooksville 34602 (Hernando)

Stargrass hay, lg rolls, fresh cut, no rain, no weeds,heavily fert, $30/roll, eastern Manatee Co:[email protected], 863/701-9481,P Womble, PO Box 611, Highland City 33846(Polk)

48% soybean meal $8 CWT, 600lbs avail:[email protected], 813/782-1028, L Green,PO Box 271, Zephyrhills 33539 (Pasco)

FL hay, recently cut, barn stored: sq bales $3.50ea; rnd bales $27.50 ea: [email protected],386/734-6789, C Arey, 4173 Marsh Rd, DeLand32724 (Volusia)

Perennial peanut hay, sq & rnd, horse & goat qual:[email protected], 352/303-4345, D Caruthers,1528 CR 232A, Wildwood 34785 (Sumter)

Horse & cow hay, inside & outside hay, fert &sprayed, can deliver: [email protected], 352/622-5865, G Swift, 2173 NE 79 Pl, Ocala 34479(Marion)

Sugarcane for grinding or seed, topped & handstripped $150/ton: 850/762-3366, R Harrison, 635Dowling Rd, Marianna 32448 (Jackson)

Rnd rolls of bahia, stored inside, exc cow hay,approx 20 rolls $25 ea, will load: 352/620-8020,I Pine, 3380 NW 63 Ave, Ocala 34482 (Marion)

HORSES, MULES, PONIESAds for this category must be accompanied by thefollowing owner-signed statement: “This animal has hada negative Coggins test within the past 12 months.”The owner must supply the buyer with the originalowner’s copy or a laboratory certified copy of the nega-tive Coggins test for change of ownership.

FOR SALE13-y/o Morgan/Qtr gelding, exc for beginner, novices, UTD on vacc & trimming $1500 obo, incltack: [email protected], 941/322-9354,A Wilkinson, 33755 SR 70 E, Myakka City 34251(Manatee)

6-y/o APHA mare, 14.3h, exc bloodlines, loads, clips,ties, UTD on everything, intermediate rider needed$2500 obo: [email protected], 386/228-0736, M Jencks, 399 Perry Ln, Lake Helen32744 (Volusia)

2-y/o spotted Appaloosa stud & bay mare $1000 eaor obo/both; will train roping horses: 850/892-9296,L Demarsh, 250 Demarsh Ln, Defuniak Springs32433 (Walton)

2 AMHA weanling colts, solid black, bonded to eachother $800 ea/$1400 pr: [email protected],321/632-9010, J Greenwood, 2150 Lake Dr, Cocoa32926 (Brevard)

15-y/o APHA reg mare, 15.2h $1800: 407/957-1812,C Stuckie, 5170 Thompkins Dr, St Cloud 34771(Osceola)

Shetland & mini horses, AMHR, ASPC, & Founda-tion horses, colts, stallions, mares, many colors tochoose $400 up, delivery avail: 386/497-3851,T Foe, 3863 SW Centerville Ave, Ft White 32038(Columbia)

AQHA mare, bay, 15.2h, UTD, has worked cattle,Lads Image & Pacific Bailey lines, might be bred:[email protected], 941/371-9443, S Lockard, 9100Fruitville Rd, Sarasota 34240 (Sarasota)

2002 AQHA IF Cremello filly, goes English andwestern plus trails, currently being hauled $6500:[email protected], 352/628-0086, S Thomas,2346 S Stonebrook Dr, Homosassa 34448 (Citrus)

5-y/o mini jack, w/papers, neg; 2 6-m/omini jacks $500 ea: 352/563-0987, J Billison, 6750N San Juan Terr, Crystal River 34428 (Citrus)

Reg Arabs: 2 2-y/o stallions, 1 black, 1 chestnut;7-y/o black mare, western broke, bred to black stal-lion; 2 1-y/o chestnut fillies, top bloodlines $1300up: 386/935-1989, W Liles, 24298 65 Rd, O’Brien32071 (Suwannee)

2004 APHA sorrel Tovero colt, UC Davis testedhomozygous, 100% color producer, championpedigree, superb disposition, show or breedingprospect: [email protected], 352/279-6594,J Calabro, 16447 Trails End Rd, Brooksville 34604(Hernando)

9-y/o WBXTB mare, 15.3h, trained in dressage, goodon trails, beautiful, healthy, sound $3000 obo:[email protected], 352/796-9254,P VanBuren, 4472 California St, Brooksville 34609(Hernando)

Mini fillies & bred red/white pinto mini mare, excpedigree $850- $1700, credit for goats:[email protected], 407/324-2692, E Enriquez,2900 Beardall Av, Sanford 32773 (Seminole)

AMHA/AMHR 27” silver dapple show qual stud,famous pedigree $1800 or trade for pinto filly ormare of equal value: [email protected], 407/321-3951, R Mignone, 860 Lemon Bluff Rd, Osteen32764 (Volusia)

Arabian/qtr horses, will sell or trade for young PB orcrossbred heifers: 863/424-4412, R Harwell, 6911Sweet Hill Rd, Polk City 33868 (Polk)

4-y/o mare, black, broke to ride, very gentle $1500;13-y/o qtr horse, sorrel, reg $1200: [email protected], 352/466-0870, B Hall, Rt 1Box 219A, Cross Creek 32640 (Alachua)

Appaloosa weanlings, well bred, good conforma-tion, reg, gentle; stallion service Feb 2005:[email protected], 863/422-1937, J Lake, 2400Power Line Rd, Haines City 33844 (Polk)

2-y/o+ white jack, spotted bloodlines $400:[email protected], 386/758-8354, G June, 330SW Plum Ct, Ft White 32038 (Columbia)

WANTEDWanted: pure draft mare, 16h+, to be used for trailriding, must have good skin: [email protected],941/376-1020, N Elmenani, 7410 Fruitville Rd,Sarasota 34240 (Sarasota)

Wanted: Mini under 34” for older lady to dr for plea-sure, reasonable price, not a dealer: 386/775-7821,S Barr, 1740 Peterson Rd, Orange City 32763(Volusia)

Wanted: gentle pony & cart, will buy or trade for regqtr horses: [email protected], 352/568-9913, S Fifer, 1606 C 476 W, Bushnell 33513(Sumter)

Wanted: companion horse: [email protected],352/669-8814, J Walker, 40924 Emeralda Island Rd,Leesburg 34788 (Lake)

Wanted: 3 female donkeys, will pu: 941/776-3528,J Strickland, 24615 Oak Knoll Rd, Myakka 34251(Manatee)

MISCELLANEOUSAdvertisement will be accepted for this category ifthe item does not fit under any other category and isnot otherwise prohibited. Examples of unacceptableads: Recreation, camping and sporting goods; craftsand craft items; household pets; dogs (except stockdogs bred and trained for farm work); household ap-pliances; air conditioners; building supplies; commer-cial fencing material; books and documents; boats;guns; commercial fertilizer; antiques; campers; andother personal items.

FOR SALECrosby Prix de Nation saddle, perfect cond, 16.5”,used only for shows, make offer:[email protected], 352/796-4352,B Wing, 24472 Mae Hight Rd, Brooksville 34601(Hernando)

Citrus fruit washer & sizer, used for organic fruits$2000; chicken plucker $100; shade cloth, 400+tomato cages, 500-gal sprayer: 772/778-1241,B Quant, 7195 37 St, Vero Beach 32966 (IndianRiver)

Semen tank, farm wagon, branding irons, lots ofcattle stuff: [email protected], 352/669-1173,R Davis, PO Box 1590, Umatilla 32784 (Lake)

Biothane draft harness, black, breast collar style,brass hardware, used 3x, pads incl $600:[email protected], 386/228-0736,M Jencks, 399 Perry Ln, Lake Helen 32744 (Volusia)

30” pvc pipe stakes to elevate citrus sprinklers forfreeze protection $19/100: [email protected],352/324-3016, R Reed, 11148 Reed Rd,Howey-in-the-Hills 34737 (Lake)

2-horse bumper-pull tack & dress room $1000 obo:352/563-2416, D Ross, 6598 W Copenhagen St,Dunnellon 34433 (Citrus)

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GENERAL ADVERTISING

GUIDELINES

The Florida Market Bulletin is published each month by theFlorida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services andis distributed without charge to Florida Residents who requestit. The Market Bulletin is an important way for the Departmentto disseminate news and information about issues affecting theagriculture industry and the Department’s operations.

Through its classified advertising section, the Bulletinprovides a forum for Florida residents to buy and sell agricul-turally related items while also giving statewide exposure tosmall farmers who might not normally have the economicresources for such widespread advertising. The Bulletindoes not publish commercial or display ads, and all itemsoffered for sale must have been produced or used on theseller’s property.

Advertising rules and guidelines have been establishedfor the Florida Market Bulletin in order to comply with regula-tions enforced by the Florida Department of Agriculture andConsumer Services and to maintain the objectives of thepublication. The editorial staff of the Florida Market Bulletinreserves the right to revise or reject any ad.

Before submitting an ad for publication, carefully checkthese general rules and also the rules under the categoryheading for which your ad is being submitted. Many adsrequire signed statements or permit numbers. Ads that donot meet applicable rules will not be published.

1. All advertisements must be agriculturally oriented.2. Only Florida residents are eligible to advertise in the

Bulletin. Only Florida products may be advertised.3. Ads must include your name, address, county, zip

code, and telephone number. E-mail addresses will be published if included.

4. No business, trade or commercial names will be accepted.

5. Ads from dealers or agents are unacceptable. A dealer is any person or entity that buys or acquires agricultural livestock, equipment or other merchandise for the purpose of resale; an agent is any person or entity soliciting agricultural merchandise for sale or distribu- tion under the partial or full control of an owner or dealer, farm equipment or machinery outlet, or any other source.

6. Ads must be submitted in writing — either typed or printed clearly — and limited to 20 words, not including required information. The Florida Market Bulletin reserves the right to edit all ads.

7. Ad forms or facsimiles should be mailed, faxed, or delivered to the Florida Market Bulletin office; ads may also be submitted by completing the form on the Florida Market Bulletin's Internet web site. Facsimiles must include all information required by the ad form.

8. Advertisers may run one ad per category per issue.9. All items in an ad should pertain to one category only.

10. Ads will be published as space permits on a first-come, first-served basis.

11. A new copy of an ad must be submitted for each issue of the Florida Market Bulletin in which the ad is to run.

12. An asking price should be included for all items offered.

Ads for the February issue must be received by January 10

Want to place an ad in the Florida Market Bulletin?

Step 1: Read the General Advertising Guidelines shown at right.Step 2: Read the rules and regulations under the specific category for which you are

submitting an ad.Step 3: Complete the form below and submit.

To place an ad in one of the categories listed below, you may be required to provide a signedstatement and/or certification number. To find out specifically about those requirements, turn tothe page in this publication that contains the category heading under which you want to place anad. If a signed statement and/or certification number is required, write it in the box below.

Reg ABCA Border Collie pups, 3 males, 2 black/white, 1 red/white, had first DHPP vacc, wormed,out of strong dr parents: [email protected], 321/631-0549, M Callahan, 4865 Valdine Ave, Cocoa 32926(Brevard)

8x16 trailer, w/heat & AC $2700; Lincoln portablewelder generator, 180 amp, 16hp engine, leads incl$1400: [email protected], 386/747-5716,J Warner, 2075 Fig St, DeLand 32720 (Volusia)

Metal nursery stakes: 352/787-1181, D Powell,PO Box 203, Okahumpka 34762 (Lake)

300-gal plastic water/spray cont $150; 4000 Generacgenerator $250; storage trailer $350; 3-gal blacknursery pots $0.25: [email protected], 727/686-3110, A Smith, 7341 121 Terr N, Largo 33773(Pinellas)

Authentic wagon wheel w/heavy-duty spindle $150:[email protected], 813/684-5816, P Frazier, 2509Bell Shoals Rd, Brandon 33511 (Hillsborough)

14 trash bags of used nursery pots, different sizes$50: 813/626-7951, C Oliver, 7511 21 Ave E, Tampa33619 (Hillsborough)

Trap nests, 10-hole galvanized next box, w/trap nestfronts $75: [email protected], 352/324-3016,A Reed, 11148 Reed Rd, Howey-in-the-Hills 34737(Lake)

Black English saddle, w/headset, used twice $150:[email protected], 813/841-6691,C Guzman, 7239 Artifact Dr, Zephyrhills 33541(Pasco)

38’ Circle H g/n tandem horse van, sheet metalshot, floor bows, chassis good $750: 727/797-3990,N Sayat, PO Box 4824, Clearwater 33758 (Pinellas)

Black-mouth yellow curs, some merles, black & tans,yellow, avail 1/26/05, out of working stock (hogs &cattle), all shots will be current $100:[email protected], 352/516-9226, D Cobb, 2403Bay Lake Loop, Groveland 34736 (Lake)

4 section wire laying cages, w/o feed troughs $15/section: [email protected], 813/782-1028,L Green, PO Box 271, Zephyrhills 33539 (Pasco)

Dog kennel or cattle show pen $140: 321/749-7222,M O’Hara, 6650 Severndale St, Cocoa 32927(Brevard)

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Lg storage trailer, needs truck to pull; 300-gal pvcwater tank: [email protected], 727/686-3110, A Smith, 7341 121 Terr N, Largo 33773(Pinellas)

Complete saw sharpening shop equip, 8+ machines,ready to use, benches incl $1800 obo:[email protected], 352/796-0459, M Blaha, 16362Wilson Blvd, Masaryktown 34604 (Hernando)

600’ rough-sawn lumber, barn dried 1-yr, wild cherry,red oak, ash $2.50/board foot: 352/821-2045,D Harrison, 15580 SE 150 Ave, Weirsdale 32195(Marion)

Hand-plaited nylon whips, 8’, 10’, 12’ $8/ft +$5for shipping: 352/726-8665, J Outlaw, 417Hiawatha Ave, Inverness 34452 (Citrus)

2 all-leather horse collars, 18”-20”, adjustable $115ea or $220/set: [email protected], 850/638-9184,J Dalton, 1641 Ledger Rd, Chipley 32428(Washington)

At stud: AKC Jack Russell terrier, 100% Foxwarrenblood, gorgeous coat, super temperament, sires nicepuppies $300: [email protected], 352/540-9370,J Gilmour, 2484 Culbreath Rd, Brooksville 34602(Hernando)

Enterprise commercial meat grinder, exc for pro-cessing deer or hogs $300: [email protected],850/948-3073, J Page, 1691 NW Concord Church Rd,Greenville 32331 (Madison)

Great Pyrenees/Australian Heeler puppies, 2 fe-males, 1 male, born 9/14/04, exposed to chickens,ducks, geese, guineas, piglets, sheep, goats, healthcert avail: [email protected], 386/698-2347, G Perez, 122 Denver Rd, Crescent City 32112(Putnam)

18’ landscape trailer $1000; 16’ steel flatbed doubleaxle $900; 24’ 12-ton flatbed $2500 obo: 352/242-0957, D Urban, 5648 S Fork Ranch Rd, Clermont34714 (Lake)

Oster/Sunbeam 310 Shearmaster, used once $150;2 fancy leather cattle show halters, like new $25 ea:[email protected], 941/322-2111,W Young, 22234 SR 64 E, Bradenton 34212(Manatee)

Trojan hog waterer, never used, pu $10, mailed$15: [email protected], 352/394-0324,J Welton, 13400 Big Sky Trail, Clermont 34715(Lake)

2004 tandem axle trailer, 6x16 deck, 7000lb cap,hideaway ramps, for hauling tractor or hay, custombuilt HD $900 firm: 772/335-9660, E Bodine, 2501SE Leithgow St, Pt St Lucie 34952 (St Lucie)

Great Pyrenees/Komondor cross puppies, bothparents working LGDs, w/goats & chickens $200:[email protected], 386/496-9667, D Key,Rt 3 Box 1525, Lake Butler 32054 (Union)

Fireplace or campfire wood: truckload $50- $75 or$100-$150, will deliver within 20 mi of Golden Gate,Naples: 239/455-5312, H Gonzalez, 4795 8 Ave SE,Naples 34117 (Collier)

10-m/o female Great Pyrenees, 70lbs, sweet dispo-sition, spayed, up-to-date on everything, no papers$200 firm: [email protected], 352/999-0242, M Bowerman, PO Box 867, Weirsdale 32195(Marion)

Diesel fuel tank on 4-wheel trailer, approx 700-gal,12-volt elec pump $2500; Lindsey 80 cfm gas aircompressor, w/150lb pressure sand blaster $1600:352/620-8020, I Pine, 3380 NW 63 Ave, Ocala34482 (Marion)

1-y/o Australian Shepherd male, black tri, can bereg in NSDR, great w/children $250:[email protected], 941/776-5777, S Kennedy,13500 Taylor Grade Rd, Duette 33834 (Manatee)

Great Pyrenees puppies from working farm, 8-m/omale already guarding livestock, CKC reg, POP$250-$400: [email protected], 407/324-2692,E Enriquez, 2900 Beardall Ave, Sanford 32764(Seminole)

Stock trailer, 20’ g/n, canvas top, good cond, sidedoor, center gate $1800: 813/714-1112, R Wilson,12119 Duck Lake Canal Rd, Dade City 33525(Pasco)

Utility trailers: 5x8, 4’ side, w/ramp $500; 6x16,removable 4’ sides, w/ramp $1300, cash only:[email protected], 727/919-4900, R Brueggman,PO Box 7243, Hudson 34674 (Pasco)

Chicken pens from laying house, 25 cages $10 ea:352/546-1169, W McEachin, 138 Arrowhead Point Rd,Hawthorne 32640 (Putnam)

Farm gates: 6’ galvanized wire filled $40; 10’ galva-nized wire filled $60 or $90/both, w/hardware:[email protected], 813/779-9906,J Scurlock, 37550 Phelps Rd, Zephyrhills 33541(Pasco)

B/P flatbed equip trailer, 20’+/-, w/slide-inramps, 14k cap, exc cond: 407/330-1200, W King,PO Box 435, Sanford 32772 (Seminole)

Milking machine for 2 goats, portable caddy, tank,& claws, never used $950; portable calf disbudder,never used $190: [email protected], 352/318-1150, J Meister, 11004 SW 67 St, Gainesville 32608(Alachua)

WANTEDWanted: B/P flatbed equip trailer 20’+/-, w/slide inramps, 14k cap, exc cond: 407/330-1200, W King,PO Box 435, Sanford 32771 (Seminole)

Wanted: 2 harnesses, complete, biothane, horsesize, in good/great cond, breast collar style:[email protected], 386/228-0736,M Jencks, 399 Perry Ln, Lake Helen 32744 (Volusia)

Wanted: chicken manure, W Central FL area:[email protected], 727/868-3375, T Beltz, 122219Oakwood Dr, Hudson 34669 (Pasco)

Wanted: 2 stackable used battery brooders, model0540; 3 grown-out brooders, model 0703:[email protected], 352/595-4148,D Bryson, 16190 NE 52 Ct, Citra 32113 (Marion)

Wanted: stack heaters for greenhouses, will pu:[email protected], 941/505-2300, C Keller, 35380Washington Loop Rd, Punta Gorda 33982(Charlotte)

Wanted: sm incubator for hatching eggs; metalbarrel: [email protected], 850/479-0915,L Watson, 2216 Frank St, Pensacola 32514(Escambia)

Wanted: milk pasteurizer, goat milking machine,goat supplies, will buy or trade:[email protected], 863/665-2616,C Fuchs, 1251 Loop Rd W, Auburndale 33823 (Polk)

Wanted: feed barrels, prefer 35-gal drums; hay ring:[email protected], 386/345-0037, R Stratton,275 Canal Ave, Oak Hill 32759 (Volusia)

Wanted: new or used chain-link fence, storagesheds, reasonably priced, good cond:[email protected], 850/294-6840,N Murchison, PO Box 171, Wacissa 32361 (Leon)

Wanted: grain storage bin, need 20 tons in 1 or 2units; portable cattle feeders, good or poor cond,3-ton to 10-ton: [email protected], 352/466-0870, B Hall, PO Box 115, Island Grove 32654(Alachua)

Wanted: good used corral panels, will pay cash:[email protected], 407/468-9002, R Bogle, 601Sherwood Dr, Altamonte Springs 32701 (Seminole)

POULTRY, FOWL, EGGSThe selling and purchasing of some poultry and fowlrequires the possession of a state license and/or afederal permit. It is the seller’s and purchaser’s respon-sibility to have all required licenses and permits. Forstate license information, contact the Florida Fish andWildlife Conservation Commission, Farris Bryant Bldg,620 Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600, tele-phone (850) 488-6253. For federal permit information,contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. Box49208, Atlanta, GA 30359, telephone (404) 679-7070. Noads will be accepted for fighting birds of any type; petbirds, such as canaries and finches; or hawkbill birds,such as parrots and macaws.

FOR SALEOld English Game bantams, NPIP cert flock, canship express mail only: [email protected], 813/973-8063, A Sanchez, 6705 Ravenwood St, WesleyChapel 33544 (Pasco)

Geese: Africans, Embden, Buff, Chinese $20 ea:[email protected], 239/731-9023,F Alvarez, 17811 Huffmaster Rd, N Ft Myers 33917(Charlotte)

PB bantams, several breeds to choose from, showqual: 352/583-8270, C Stefan, 21750 AD May Rd,Dade City 33523 (Pasco)

Silver pheasant, healthy adult, free to approvedhome only, must pu: [email protected], 386/738-2589,K Paynter, 2195 Banana St, DeLand 32720 (Volusia)

Australian Black swans, friendly, healthy, adult prsor singles $350 ea: 352/472-3030, J Bridges, 22606W Newberry Rd, Newberry 32669 (Alachua)

Ducks, geese, chickens, peafowl, turkeys; eggs:[email protected], 850/547-3250, M Thompson,PO Box 778, Bonifay 32425 (Holmes)

Bantams, white Silkie hen, black OE cock $10 ea;RIR hen $10; BB bronze turkey hen $25; Rouenduck $10; Pekin duck $10; 3 Pharaoh quail $5 ea:[email protected], 407/349-9501, J Scott,2316 Genova Dr, Oviedo 32765 (Seminole)

Adult Yokohamas, white, w/a few off-colored feath-ers $5 ea; adult turkeys, Rio Grande & Eastern $35ea: [email protected], 386/961-9112,R Wright, 191 SW Beauford Pl, Lake City 32024(Columbia)

Mille Fleur & Blue Mille Fleur Old English Gamebantams, NPIP cert flock, can ship via USPS ex-press mail: [email protected], 813/973-8063,A Sanchez, 6705 Ravenwood St, Wesley Chapel33544 (Pasco)

Chickens: bearded Silkies, bearded Polish,Ameraucana (standard or bantam), Jersey Giants,Araucana bantams, Blue Andalusian, gold-lacedHamburg bantam: [email protected], 813/949-8823, K Varga, 2110 Wain Ranch Ln, Lutz 33549(Hillsborough)

10 jumbo (French) Pearl guineas, will breed in spring$8 ea: [email protected], 352/750-6561,J Pedrazzi, PO Box 1418, Lady Lake 32158 (Lake)

Guineas, mixed colors, adults $7; free-range browneggs $1/dz: [email protected], 321/917-6498,J Paris, 1530 Wichita Blvd, Palm Bay 32909(Brevard)

Chickens, Muscovy & Pecan ducks, geese,guineas, peacocks, low prices:[email protected], 863/655-3947,M Garcia, 13815 Arbuckle Creek Rd, Sebring 33870(Highlands)

Silkies, buff-laced Polish, Blue/Black Jersey Giants,Araucana bantams, eggs, chicks, prs:[email protected], 813/949-3002,B Seibert, 1542 Piermaj Ln, Lutz 33549(Hillsborough)

India Blue peacocks, all ages, prefer to sell to goodnon-confinement homes: 386/467-2290, Y Barnett,290 Georgetown Shortcut Rd, Crescent 32112(Putnam)

Pheasants, juveniles & adults; ducks; chickens: 407/365-1626, L Diehl, 2401 Snowhill Rd, Chuluota32766 (Seminole)

Guineas, all color stages; peafowl, adult, White, Pied,BS, Java Green; bantams, Silkie, White-FacedBlack Spanish, Frizzle Cochin: 941/722-1725,L Greenwood, 8719 36 Ave, Palmetto 34221(Manatee)

Lady Amherst pheasants, 1 male (2004 hatch), 2hens (2003 hatch) $70: [email protected], 352/750-6561, J Pedrazzi, PO Box 1418, Lady Lake32158 (Lake)

Peafowl, 33 varieties, incl Silver Pied, Bronze,Emerald Spaulding, White, Cameo, Oaten, BurmeseGreen, Emerald Pied Spaulding, India Blue:[email protected], 850/865-5812, J Nelson,2652 Woodyard Rd, DeFuniak Springs 32435(Walton)

High Flyers, Parlor Tumblers $12 ea: 772/589-5386,D Grabenbauer, 542 Fleming St, Sebastian 32958(Indian River)

Geese, Roman Crested, Am Buff, Sebastopol;black swans: 352/466-3394, E Reddick, 16315Hwy 441 S, Micanopy 32667 (Alachua)

Young Cornish; 24 young mixed breed roosters;young ducks: 352/726-9036, D White, 1340E Fletcher St, Hernando 34442 (Citrus)

Yearling male Australian Black swans, lg, healthy$250 ea; black swan cygnets $125 ea; baby BlackRunners & Rouens: [email protected], 321/508-5344, T Wiglesworth, 3691 Kloss St, Mims 32754(Brevard)

Roosters, old-fashioned rumpless Araucana, regu-lar Araucana, bantam crosses $5 up: 352/542-8617,L Richstine, 287 NE 440 Ave, Old Town 32680(Dixie)

WANTEDWanted: young hens, some adult laying hens, RIReds & Araucanas: 407/920-2008, L Belfiore, 280Guise Rd, Osteen 32764 (Volusia)

Wanted: unimproved bronze turkey chicks, reason-ably priced: [email protected], 321/537-1404, V Pitoni, PO Box 6611, Titusville 32782(Brevard)

Wanted: Blue Slate tom: [email protected],727/856-2361, G Murphy, 10443 Olsen St,New Pt Richey 34654 (Pasco)

Wanted: Serama rooster, hens, or fertile eggs:[email protected], 407/891-0083, T Hood, 9470Jupiter Dr, St Cloud 34773 (Osceola)

Wanted: White Racing homing pigeons, White Kingpigeons: [email protected], 407/905-8993, G Main,1938 Clarcona-Ocoee Rd, Ocoee 34761 (Orange)

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State Farmers' Markets

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Wanted: FL Osceola wild turkeys, any age for NWTFbreeding/restoration project: 813/967-5227,B McCullough, PO Box 508, Balm 33503(Hillsborough)

Wanted: 3-4 Mille Fleur d’Uccle hens, Gamble and/or Valley quail prs: [email protected], 407/349-9501, J Scott, 2316 Genova Dr, Oviedo 32765(Seminole)

Wanted: couple of Silkie chicks, Silkie hen, or Silkieeggs to hatch: [email protected], 850/479-0915, L Watson, 2216 Frank St, Pensacola 32514(Escambia)

Wanted: male turkey, Brevard/Seminole/Volusiaarea: [email protected], 321/264-1138,S Logan, 1205 War Eagle Blvd, Titusville 32796(Brevard)

Wanted: chicks, pullets, laying hens of all types,different colored egg shell layers; incubators, brood-ers, transport cages: [email protected], 321/724-8302, A Malone, 3510 Hield Rd, Melbourne 32904(Brevard)

Wanted: Chinese Bamboo partridge adults, AfricanCrested guinea fowl adults: [email protected],863/683-8711, R Burgess, 1111 Walker Circle W,Lakeland 33805 (Polk)

RABBITS

FOR SALEMeat rabbits, 1/2 & 3/4 New Zealand: 1-y/odoes $15 ea; 12-w/o jrs $7 ea:[email protected], 386/758-2075,C Curran, 292 NW Apollo Dr, Wellborn 32094(Columbia)

French Angora, Satin Angora, Mini Rex, Holland Lop,Jersey Wooly, & N Dwarf, pedigreed, qual stock,FFA/4-H discount; cages: [email protected],352/473-0463, H Davis, 6373 Marlbrook Ct,Keystone Heights 32656 (Clay)

Pet store type rabbits: 2 females, 2-y/o & 3-y/o $10ea: [email protected], 239/731-9023,F Alvarez, 17811 Huffmaster Rd, N Ft Myers 33917(Charlotte)

Baby bunnies, lop-eared avail:[email protected], 407/920-2008,L Belfiore, 280 Guise Rd, Osteen 32764 (Volusia)

Calif, New Zealand Whites, different sizes, low prices:[email protected], 863/655-3947,R Garcia, 13815 Arbuckle Creek Rd, Sebring 33870(Highlands)

FL Whites, New Zealand Whites, N Dwarfs $25up: [email protected], 772/467-1795, J Douglas, 1407 S 26 St, Ft Pierce 34947(St Lucie)

Pet rabbits, all white w/ruby eyes, or all black,11-m/o, males & females $12 ea: 727/544-0869,S Dodson, 8654 69 St N, Pinellas Park 33782(Pinellas)

Flemish Giants, 2-y/o, ready to bred, will sell or tradefor Dutch adult or young rabbits: 352/628-4975,G Ruys, 6595 Gilbert Terr, Lecanto 34461 (Citrus)

Dutch, 4 colors: 772/589-5386, D Grabenbauer, 542Fleming St, Sebastian 32958 (Indian River)

WANTEDWanted: English Lops, Holland Lops, Lion Heads,breeding age, jrs ok, Spring Hill area, may drivefarther for the right rabbit, no mix breeds:[email protected], 352/688-5211, K Baumgartner,111 Spring Hill 34608 (Hernando)

Wanted: young unrelated pr of English Angora, upto 1-y/o, any color, can meet in DeLand at the rab-bit show 1/15: [email protected], 863/314-0238, M Hahn, 9219 Morgan Path, Sebring 33875(Highlands)

Wanted: Angora rabbits for pets & fiber:[email protected], 850/722-1503, S Kelley,PO Box 215, Fountain 32438 (Bay)

Wanted: male N Dwarf & mini Lop for breeding, willtrade full-size white/black males, preferably inVolusia Co: [email protected], 386/734-6789,K Arey, 4173 Marsh Rd, DeLand 32724 (Volusia)

RATITES

FOR SALEOstriches, 3 males, 4 hens, u load & haul $300ea;Rheas, gray & white $100 ea: 352/546-1169,W McEachin, 138 Arrowhead Point Rd, Hawthorne32640 (Putnam)

WANTEDWanted: Emus, young or adult, pets, tame:[email protected], 727/857-0583, B Simon,12912 Spur Rd, Hudson 34669 (Pasco)

SEEDS, PLANTS, TREESIt is a violation of Florida law to offer for sale plantmaterial which has not been inspected for insects anddiseases. Ads for nursery stock (plants, trees, shrubs,vines, bulbs, cuttings, grafts, scions or buds) for salemust include the state registration number as it ap-pears on the seller’s certificate of registration that hasbeen obtained from the Department’s Division of PlantIndustry, in accordance with Ch. 581.131, Florida Stat-utes, effective July 1, 1995. (Exempted from this re-quirement are aquatic plants, seeds, lawn and pasturegrasses, cut flowers, cut fern and cut foliage.) Ads forboth plant material and seeds must include the follow-ing signed statement: “These items are personallygrown on my land and have not been purchased forresale.” For inspection information, contact the Divi-sion of Plant Industry, P.O. Box 147100, Gainesville, FL32614, telephone 352/372-3505. Ads for plants that havebeen deemed noxious or invasive by State of Floridawill not be accepted.

FOR SALE1-gal blueberry plants, 7 varieties $2; 3-gal Leylandcypress $5; 1-gal live oaks $1; 25-gal magnoliaselections $60; more: [email protected], 850/902-0160, M Davis, 7097 Old River Rd, Baker 32531(Okaloosa ) #47222779

Seeds: raintree, red/yellow Cattleya guava,beautyberry, 20/$1; summerhaw, wild persimmon,loquat 10/$1; grove pepper 6/$1, w/SASE: 813/754-4959, C Halford, 2009 W Palmetto Ave, Plant City33563 (Hillsborough)

Seeds: Heirloom Black Prince snapdragon, purpleornamental pepper, mixed chili peppers, tropical bluepea vine, orange cosmos, plume celosia$1/pkg + SASE: 904/237-9090, A Holland, 16451Oak Hill Rd, Hilliard 32046 (Nassau)

Seeds: cleome, sweet allysum, Shirley poppy,bishop’s flower (Ammi majus), nigella, birdhousegourd, rue, larkspur, Johnny-jump-up $1/pkg +SASE, no checks: 904/879-3478, F Holland, 3282Rowe Ave, Bryceville 32009 (Nassau)

Seeds: tropical sage, confederate rose, railroad vine,Mexican sunflower, firebush, cassia, dune sunflower,gaillardia, wild aster, Mexican flame vine, coral vine,necklace pod, false roselle $1/pk+ SASE:[email protected], 239/543-9910, R Singletary,6670 Chipper Ln, North Ft Myers 33917 (Lee)

Four o’clock seeds, several colors, fast-growingperennial tuber $1 per pkg, 6/$5 + SASE: 352/753-2325, A Fussell, PO Box 551, Lady Lake 32158(Lake)

1100 3-gal foxtail palms, 2’- 3’ $6 ea or obo: 305/247-0476, E Cunningham, 22350 SW 262 St,Homestead 33031 (Dade) #47235400

Kaffir lime, key lime, Persian lime, lemon, figrangoonut, noni, cardamom, galanga, turmericMichelia alba, Michelia champaca, ylang-ylang,Ficus sycomorus: [email protected], 727/686-3110, A Smith, 7341 121 Terr N, Largo 33773(Pinellas) #47216958

Seeds: confederate rose, rain lily, amaryllis $1/tbs;Oct rose, 25/$1; dwarf poinciana 20/$1 +SASE:[email protected], 813/684-5816, P Frazier, 2509Bell Shoals Rd, Brandon 33511 (Hillsborough)

Palms, 3-gal, 7-gal, 15-gal: silver saw palmetto,Carandy wax palm (Copernicia alba), sylvestris, ladypalm (Rhapis excelsa), king sago, sabal palmetto:813/263-6385, R Frazier, 12918 Shadow Run Blvd,Riverview 33569 (Hillsborough) #47234181

Citrus trees: limequats, kumquats, satsumas, tan-gerines, tangor, tangelo, oranges, lemons, limes,calamondin, & more, 3-gal pots $10 up, shippingavail: [email protected], 352/595-8050,C Hauck, 13828 NE 53 Ct Rd, Citra 32113 (Marion)#47230094

15-gal pindos $30; 15-gal washies $18; 7-gal silverqueens $15; 45-gal sagos $160; 15-gal red leaf $75;other palms & cycads: [email protected], 386/749-0951, J Murphy, 2085 Warrensford Rd, Pierson32180 (Volusia) #47227941

Bahia seed, Argentine & Pensacola, 2004 crop, goodpurity & germination: 386/752-7109, R Smith, 982SW Walter Ave, Lake City 32024 (Columbia)

Pines (5 varieties), red tips, queen palms, boxwood,viburnum, azalea: 3-gal $5; 5-gal $7; 7-gal $12: 863/709-8682, M Burch, 6978 S FL Ave, Lakeland 33813(Polk) #47229644

Single leader live oaks, 30-gal, 12’ht, 2”-2.5” caliper$75 ea: [email protected], 407/396-0367, P Burns,4610 Oren Brown Rd, Kissimmee 34746 (Osceola)

Society garlic, crown-of-thorns, aglaonema $1 ea;amaryllis, dieffenbachia 3-gal pots $3 ea, no ship-ping: 305/247-1402, M Marvin, 16260 SW 287 St,Homestead 33033 (Dade) #47219561

Crotons, 1-gal $1.89; viburnum, 1-gal $1.89, 3-gal$3.77; hibiscus, 2-gal $3.77, 3-gal $4.69; shade trees& palms: 813/626-7951, C Oliver, 7511 21 Ave E,Tampa 33619 (Hillsborough) #02746000

Gourd seeds: triangle, apple, bottle, dipper, can-teen, cannonball, martin, maranka, penguin, pump-kin, wren, luffa, directions $1 ea variety, 6/$5+ SASE:352/753-2386, A Pease, 5604 Griffin View Dr,Lady Lake 32159 (Lake)

Field-grown queen palms, 10’-16’, oa/B&B $6/ft,:[email protected], 863/701-9481,P Womble, PO Box 611, Highland City 33846 (Polk)#47227779

4’ to 6’ improved slash pine trees; neem trees, tropi-cal evergreen, fast-growing, drought-tolerant, repels& resists insects: 863/424-4412, R Harwell, 6911Sweet Hill Rd, Polk City 33868 (Polk) #47223069

1-gal viburnum $1.99; 1-gal hibiscus $1.99; 1-galBoston fern $1; 1-gal crotons $2.25; 1 & 2-galCattleya guava: 386/532-7504, C Boyd, 1434Summit Hill Dr, Deltona 32725 (Volusia) #47227094

White orchid, pink & yellow tabebuia, jacaranda,yellow poinciana, dwarf poinciana, jatropha, snowbush, floss silk tree: [email protected], 863/683-8711, R Burgess, 1111 Walker Circle W, Lakeland33805 (Polk) # 47235174

Fire strike, thick-growing native plant, 5’, long fieryblooms to 10”, frost resistant $4; pinecone lily $3.50+$1/postage: 352/372-4073, W Irwin, 618 NW 26 Ave,Gainesville 32609 (Alachua) #1840000

Coonties, #1 to #15 pots $2.50 to $75; 200 kinds ofnative, xeric, & garden plants, trees, shrubs, ferns,perennials, grasses, hardy palms, cycads $2 up:352/465-0649, J Weber, 5019 W Stargazer Ln,Dunnellon (Citrus) #47227677

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3-gal dwarf Burford holly, Indian hawthorn, plum-bago, Nellie Stevens holly, Ruby loropetalum $1.50ea: [email protected], 352/748-1790, R Russ, 3668CR 202, Oxford 34484 (Sumter) #47218156

Sweetgum, 25-gal $75; southern magnolia, 25-gal$80; sycamore, 15-gal $35; winged elm, 25-gal $80;Simpson’s stopper, 3-gal $3.75: 941/322-8060,E McKeithen, 24005 71 Ave E, Myakka City 34251(Manatee)

Spindle palm (Hyophorbe verschaffeltii), butterflypalm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens), majesty palm(Ravena rivularis), 100 ea $5 ea:[email protected], 813/634-8253, S Salser,3026 Saffold Rd, Wimauma 33598 (Hillsborough)#47227929

WANTEDWanted: giant bamboo, sm starter plant/clump, anyspecies, cane diameter 4”+: 850/668-2761,F Bingham, 1892 Witchtree Acres, Tallahassee32312 (Leon)

Wanted: 50-100 cedar trees, 1-galcont: [email protected], 352/588-4353,W MacKinlay, 16751 Bellamy Bros Blvd, Dade City33523 (Pasco)

SWINE, GOATS, SHEEPAll swine (including potbellied pigs) sold, offered forsale or exhibition, except for slaughter, must haveevidence of a negative brucellosis test and a negativepseudorabies serologic test which has been conductedwithin the previous 30 days, unless proof of exemptioncan be demonstrated.

FOR SALE50% Boer/Alpine buck, pet home only $50 or tradefor Nigerian Dwarf doe or birds (domestic or exotic):[email protected], 863/853-9595, A Barcia,4801 Greenbriar Rd, Lakeland 33810 (Polk)

Reg full SA buck & 24 PB does, whole herd dis-persal, no cherry picking $4000:[email protected], 321/231-5923, R Brant,2940 S Tanner Rd, Orlando 32820 (Orange)

Tunis ram, proven breeder $135; several ewes $100,will consider trade for light sheep: [email protected],941/322-0286, J Hurst, 21802 61 Ave E, Bradenton34211 (Manatee)

PB Katahdin ram lamb, polled, gorgeous, tri-col-ored $200: [email protected], 941/376-1020,N Elmenani, 7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota 34240(Sarasota)

AGS/ADGA reg Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats, sm,show qual, many blue-eyed, kids & breeding stockavail Jan 2005: [email protected], 352/999-0242, M Bowerman, PO Box 867, Weirsdale32195 (Marion)

2 Pygmy/Nubian bucks, 5-m/o, $65 ea or trade forPygmy does: [email protected], 352/563-5363, W Kalivoda, 6401 N Oakfield Pt, Dunnellon34433 (Citrus)

Baby Pygmy goats, wormed, shots; 2-y/o adult fe-male teacup pot bellied, bred, max 25lbs: 407/322-2733, L Belfiore, 280 Guise Rd, Osteen 32764(Volusia)

Nubians: reg buck, proven $200; does, bred, one inmilk $150; wether $75; Boer crosses: bred doe $100;doeling $75: [email protected], 239/731-9023, F Alvarez, 17811 Huffmaster Rd, N Ft Myers33917 (Lee)

Nubian/Boer, FB, completely trained, medicalrecords, male/female, friendly: 386/397-2683,L Homer, 141 NW Tiger Drain Rd, White Springs32096 (Columbia)

Pygmy goats: 1.5-y/o doe, black/white $100; 2-m/obrown doeling $65: [email protected], 407/323-8179,S Rife, 25 Perry Ln, Enterprise 32725 (Volusia)

Feeder pigs, grain fed, York X Hamp, wormed, onconcrete $40 up: 352/485-1237, L Simmons, 2909NE 156 Ave, Gainesville 32609 (Alachua)

Pygmy male goat, gray & white, herd or pet home$75: [email protected], 352/669-1596,D Vaughn, 39410 Rose St, Umatilla 32784 (Lake)

Angora starter herd: red buck w/blue eyes, 1.5-y/o$200; 3 white does, exposed $150 ea; 2white doelings, open, 6-m/o $150 ea; black Nigoradoeling, open, 10-m/o $150:[email protected], 386/758-2075,C Curran, 292 NW Apollo Dr, Wellborn 32094(Columbia)

Mini Zebus (reg), reg Watusi, water buffalo, Ameri-can bison, Longhorn cattle, zebras, llamas: 954/658-0108, J Fraser, 29100 NW 72 Ave, Okeechobee34972 (Okeechobee)

Spanish/LaMancha cross, babies, does $40 up:[email protected], 352/874-4410,J Carpenter, 14531 SE 175 St, Weirsdale 32195(Marion)

1-y/o Alpine/Nubian nanny, 1-y/o Pygmy buck $120/pr: [email protected], 352/688-5211, K Riley, 111Spring Hill, Spring Hill 34608 (Hernando)

Llamas, reg, all colors, show, wool, packing, guardanimals; a few male herd sires $500 ea: 352/465-2930, R Johnson, 560 N US Hwy 41, Dunnellon34432 (Marion)

Show pigs, sired by top AI boars, numerousgrand champions, references avail, select breedingstock, validated herd, delivery avail:[email protected], 386/757-8214, K Clyatt,Rt 3 Box 235, Lake Butler 32054 (Union)

Reg FB & percentage Boer goats, some does ex-posed to buck, goat feed, starter herds, herd sires,kids $125 up: [email protected], 352/799-0121, T Lodato, PO Box 194, Brooksville 34605(Hernando)

PB Duroc gilt, out of Barney from SGI, approx10-m/o: [email protected], 352/334-3288,B Hopper, 3540 E University Ave, Gainesville 32641(Alachua)

Dwarf Pygmy babies, some blue-eyed, many col-ors, all vacc, wormed: [email protected], 813/765-6673,J Frankowiak, 3201 E Williams Rd, Plant City 33565(Hillsborough)

Percentage & 100% Boer goats, many to choosefrom, 6-m/o & up: 321/436-7681, J Garcia, 18413Bellmore Ave, Orlando 32820 (Orange)

Red deer, fawns, yearlings, & adults $300, qty dis-counts; fresh venison: [email protected], 352/591-4184, J Rudnianyn, 12800 NW 110 Ave, Reddick32686 (Marion)

Mini Nigerian Dwarf, standard Pygmies, bottlebabies, adults, all shots, wormed, follow-up care onall goats, goat tech services:[email protected], 863/665-2616,C Fuchs, 1251 Loop Rd W, Auburndale 33823 (Polk)

Reg dairy goat, 81% Nubian yearling, hand raisedin cert herd, exposed to buck $200: 352/394-3401,N Lacey, 14513 Jim Hunt Rd, Clermont 34715 (Lake)

Nigerian Dwarf (dairy) goats: black/tan nanny $225;7-w/o doeling, white/chocolate markings $200:[email protected], 386/362-4504, M Serlick,15106 104 St, Live Oak 32060 (Suwannee)

Boer/Spanish goats, bucks & does, bottle babies,breeding, land clearing, meat, vacc, wormed, USDAScrapie Program: [email protected], 386/454-3826, M Lucas, 304 SW Quail Pl, Ft White 32038(Columbia)

Qual premium reg Myotonic/Fainting goats:[email protected], 352/465-5229, T Cochrane,PO Box 1774, Dunnellon 34430 (Columbia)

Pygmy & Nigerian Dwarf babies, reg/non reg, candisbud before 10 days old, all vacc, raisedw/Alpacas, mini donkeys, and LGDs:[email protected], 813/752-6100, B Stephens,4706 Sleepy Hollow Ln, Plant City 33565(Hillsborough)

NPGA Pygmy does, great conformation, potentialherd sire, show qual buck kids $200:[email protected], 941/371-3820, G Dixon,1268 Wagon Wheel Dr, Sarasota 34240 (Sarasota)

Pigs, meat goats, rams: [email protected],386/698-2347, G Perez, 122 Denver Rd,Crescent City 32112 (Putnam)

3-y/o Katahdin ram, proven breeder, many twins$150, perfect herd sire, not tame, good tempera-ment: [email protected], 386/454-1168,L Bone, 23304 NW 202 St, High Springs 32643(Alachua)

Reg Southdown Mini Babydoll sheep, black, white,ewes, rams, breeding stock avail, sm correct sheep:[email protected], 386/454-2150,L Curran, 646 SW Serenity Glen, High Springs32643 (Columbia)

Myotonic/Tenn Fainting goat, can be reg, goodbreeder: [email protected], 321/264-1138,S Logan, 1205 War Eagle Blvd, Titusville 32796(Brevard)

Sm or big pigs, good for BBQ, goats, lambs, lowprices: [email protected], 863/655-3947,L Garcia, 13815 Arbuckle Creek Rd, Sebring 33870(Highlands)

8-m/o Katahdin ram $100: [email protected],352/489-5153, G Young, 21588 SW 106 Ln Rd,Dunnellon 34431 (Marion)

Dwarf blue-eyed spotted goats $75-$175; Alpacabred pr $2000; teacup piglets $100-$150:[email protected], 407/321-3951,R Mignone, 860 Lemon Bluff Rd, Osteen 32764(Volusia)

Sheep, 30 young rams $1/lb, live weight, prefervolume sale: [email protected], 352/754-8919, S Bailey, 24135 Hidden Pond Ln, Brooksville34602 (Hernando)

Nubian goats, some pregnant, prices vary:[email protected], 352/546-3350, A Klein, 229Simpson Dr, Interlachen 32148 (Putnam)

Young Pygmy billy, PB $50: 352/442-5196, C Perez,10475 Melanie Ave, Brooksville 34613 (Hernando)

FB Boer goats, bucks, bred does, yearlings $350-$1000; ABGA, reg, percentage goats $150 up: 352/793-4922, R Peak, 6111 CR 631, Bushnell 33513(Sumter)

Llamas, males & females, variety of colors $500 up,discount on prs, delivery avail: 941/473-9636,J Mellott, 99 W Riverview Ave, Englewood 34223(Charlotte)

Kiko doe kids, Kiko/Boer/Spanish cross, hardy $200ea: [email protected], 352/406-2742,L Krech, PO Box 446, Center Hill 33514 (Sumter)

Reg PB Nubians, top pedigrees, milkers, yearlings,kids, wethers, sweet disposition, qual, udders, con-formation $200 up: [email protected], 352/318-1150, J Meister, 11004 SW 67 St, Gainesville 32608(Alachua)

Nigerian Dwarf goats, breeders & babies, wether,weanling, reg & nonreg $75 up: 352/542-8617,L Richstine, 287 NE 440 Ave, Old Town 32680(Dixie)

WANTEDWanted: goats, lambs, or pigs, will trade for goodcont-grown trees, 3-gal to 65-gal: [email protected],352/628-3098, J Moskes, 6675 S Eastern Ave,Homosassa 34446 (Citrus)

Wanted: Southdown ram: [email protected],813/996-5558, S Travis, 22708 Newfield Ct,Land O Lakes 34639 (Pasco)

Wanted: Nubian or Angora goats, must be healthy:[email protected], 941/322-0286, J Hurst, 2180261 Ave, Bradenton 34211 (Manatee)

Wanted: sheep or Angora goats, prefer colored &horned, reasonable: [email protected], 850/722-1503, S Kelley, PO Box 215, Fountain 32438 (Bay)

Wanted: male meat goats:[email protected], 954/587-2783,C Barrett, 201 SW 29 Ave, Ft Lauderdale 33312(Broward)

Wanted: sm sheep & dairy goat herd, will pay cash:[email protected], 386/698-2347, G Perez,122 Denver Rd, Crescent City 32112 (Putnam)

Wanted: 20 billy goats, 5-m/o -1-y/o, reasonablypriced: [email protected], 954/559-1354,S Sattar, 2801 Devonwood Ave, Miramar 33025(Broward)

Wanted: PB LaMancha goats, billies or does, showqual: [email protected], 863/644-4858, D Merritt,PO Box 639, Highland City 33846 (Polk)

Wanted: Katahdin sheep, ewes: [email protected],941/320-8666, C Fernandez, 9379 Autumn Haze Dr,Naples 34109 (Collier)

Wanted: Boer goats, sm herd or singles, does,percentage & FB: 813/714-1112, R Wilson, 12119Duck Lake Canal Rd, Dade City 33525 (Pasco)

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grounds offer more than 16,000lighted parking spaces and over 150camping spaces with full hookups forexhibitors and vendors. The FloridaState Fairgrounds is located at Inter-state 4, Exits 4, 5, and 6A at Dr. Mar-tin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Ori-ent Road, and U.S. Highway 301.

Admission to the State Fair is $10

for adults and $5 for children agessix to 11. Kids five and under get infree. Beginning January 2, fairgoerscan purchase discounted tickets, $6for adults and $4 for kids, atparticipating Publix supermarkets,the Fairgrounds Box Office,Ticketmaster outlets, or online atwww.ticketmaster.com.

For more information, call (813)621-7821 or 1-800-345-FAIR (3247).

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A biological control program inImmokalee and Sarasota is usingflies to stop the spread of importedfire ants.

The program, based on researchby Sanford Porter, an entomologistwith the U.S. Department of Agricul-ture, introduces South Americanphorid flies, a natural enemy of theimported fire ant, to the UnitedStates. As part of its lifecycle, thephorid fly injects its eggs into a fireant. When an egg hatches, the newlyemerged maggot finds its way intothe ant’s head, where it grows for twoto three weeks before secreting achemical that causes the ant’s headto fall off. The maggot eats every-thing in the head capsule, then usesit as a cocoon-like case as it devel-ops. The adult phorid fly emergesfrom the decapitated ant head andeventually seeks out another fire antas a host.

“Imported fire ants can deliverpainful bites, and we’re pleased to bepart of the team that is addressingtheir growing population in Florida,”Florida Agriculture CommissionerCharles H. Bronson said. “The in-sect that is being reared in our Bio-logical Control Rearing Facilities isa small fly that packs a powerfulpunch to these ants.”

The phorid fly release program

Biocontrol program uses flies to fight fire ants

is a cooperative effort. It is being ad-ministered by Professor Phil Stanslyof the University of Florida’s South-west Florida Research and Educa-tion Center. The U.S. Department ofAgriculture funds the Florida De-partment of Agriculture and Con-

sumer Services’ Division of Plant In-dustry in Gainesville to produce anddistribute the flies. The Division ofPlant Industry’s Bureau of MethodsDevelopment and Biological Controlserves a valuable function in apply-ing biocontrol technology by workingout mass rearing and release tech-niques. The division has environ-mental specialists stationed through-out the state to monitor the effective-ness of biocontrol programs.

In Immokalee and Sarasota, flieswere released daily for approxi-mately 10 days over excavated antmounds. During that time, a suffi-cient number of eggs should havebeen deposited in the ants to estab-lish a fly population. Phorid fly re-leases began in north central Floridain 1997. By fall 2002 the phorid flypopulation had expanded throughnorthern Florida and southern Geor-gia. While it is likely that the popu-lation of imported fire ants has de-creased in these areas, it will takethree to four more years to accuratelymeasure the impact. Bronson saidhe hopes to continue the release pro-gram throughout Florida as flies be-come available through the rearingprocess.

Imported fire ants, which differfrom a less common native species offire ant, were accidentally introduced

into the United States from SouthAmerica 70 years ago and have hada major impact. The ants are capableof multiple stings that inject venom,raising white pustules on skin. Theyare particularly dangerous on play-grounds, lawns, golf courses, andpastures. The ants also cause cropand equipment damage, livestocklosses, and soil erosion problems.They wreak havoc on local ecosys-tems, taking a toll on ground-nest-ing insects, birds, reptiles, amphib-ians, and mammals.

Although efforts to eradicatethese ants have been ongoing formore than 50 years, their range con-tinues to expand and they have nowspread to most southern states.There are poisons available that killthem on contact or by ingestion, butthese poisons also kill many non-tar-get ants and other beneficial insects.Unlike poison, using the phorid flyis safe for people, animals, and crops.

Commissioner Bronson added,“This is a program that appeals toeveryone – environmentalists, theagricultural industry, and the back-yard gardener.”

For more information, visit theFlorida Department of Agricultureand Consumer Services website atwww.doacs.state.fl.us/pi/methods/fire-phorid.htm.

A scientist with the FloridaDepartment of Agricultureand Consumer Servicescollects data for theproduction of phorid flies.The flies are being releasedby the Department to helpcurb the spread of importedfire ants in Florida.

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USDA laboratory confirms soybean rust in FloridaA U.S. Department of Agriculture

(USDA) laboratory in Beltsville,Maryland, has confirmed soybeanrust on samples taken from an ex-perimental test plot in Quincy,Florida, managed by the Universityof Florida/Institute of Food and Ag-ricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). Thedisease was also found and confirmedin Louisiana and Mississippi. Thesediscoveries are the first occurrencesof soybean rust in North America.

Pathologists strongly suspectthat Hurricane Ivan, which hit theFlorida Panhandle in mid-Septem-ber, is responsible for the spread ofthe disease from South America. UF/IFAS extension agents wereprompted to look in their soybean testplots because of notification by Loui-siana State University that soybeanrust had been found in their exten-

sion service test plots.The soybean rust pathogen

(Phakopsora pachyrhizi), which iseasily spread through wind-bornespores, is a fungus that causes smallpustular lesions on the foliage andpods of soybeans. Leaves of infectedplants drop early, which inhibits podsetting and reduces yield.

Phakopsora pachyrhizi infectssoybeans and several other legumes,including lima beans. It also infectskudzu, the exotic nuisance weed thathas spread throughout Florida.While the health of kudzu is not se-verely impacted by the disease, theplant serves as a reservoir for thesoybean rust pathogen. Forage le-gumes also serve as a refuge for thepathogen in the off-season.

The disease was first recorded inJapan in 1903, and identified for the

first time in the Western Hemispherein Hawaii in 1994. Severe outbreaksin the last few years in South Americahave heightened concern about thespread of the disease. It is not un-usual for this pathogen to reduceyields by half or more.

Florida grows approximately11,000 acres of soybeans. Since thedisease was discovered after mostsoybeans in the state had been har-vested, impact on production in 2004was minimal. The Florida Depart-ment of Agriculture, the USDA, andUF/IFAS scientists are working toprepare a management strategy forthe 2005 crop year.

Current management strategiesemphasize early detection and timelyfungicide applications. Over time,soybean rust-resistant varieties maybecome available. A coordinated ap-

proach will be required by all soybeanproducing states to effectively man-age this disease.

Typical symptoms include raisedbrown pustules on the undersurfaceof the soybean leaf. At first, the le-sions are light tan or gray and verysmall, but they grow gradually largerand darker in color. Early in the sea-son, the disease is found on theplant’s lower leaves. As the plantmatures and the lower leaves die, thedisease spreads to the middle andupper leaves and other plant parts.

If you think your plants might beinfected with soybean rust, visitthe Department’s website atwww.doacs.state.fl.us/pi/ to learnmore about the disease. You shouldalso call the Department’s toll-freehelpline at 1-888-397-1517 to ar-range for an inspection of your plants.

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Visit www.florida-agriculture.com for more recipes!

Star Pancakes

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour4 tsps. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt4 large eggs, separated1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

1/2 cup sugar2 cups buttermilk1-2 carambolas, sliced1/4 cup butter, melted and

cooled

Sift the first three ingredients together. Add egg yolks to buttermilkand combine with dry ingredients. Whip egg whites with cream of tar-tar and sugar until soft peaks form. Fold whipped egg whites into battermixture. In a hot skillet add a little bit of butter or coat with vegetablespray. Place three or more carambola slices down on the skillet; top eachslice with approximately two tablespoons of batter. Cook until batterbegins to form bubbles. Carefully turn pancakes with spatula and cookuntil bottom side is golden brown.

Serves five

Strawberries with ChampagneSabayon

2 pints fresh strawberries5 egg yolks1 cup sugar

1 cup dry champagne1/3 cup whipping cream

(lightly whipped)

Slice fresh strawberries and portion into four chilled champagneglasses. In a stainless-steel bowl combine yolks, sugar, and champagne.Cook over a double boiler, stirring constantly with a wire whip untilmixture thickens to a heavy sauce-like consistency. Remove from heat,place the bowl in an ice bath, and continue to stir until sauce is cool.Fold in whipped cream and spoon mixture over strawberries. Garnishwith additional whipped cream and a fresh spring of mint.

Serves four

Officials with the Department ofHealth (DOH) are urging high-riskFloridians to avoid consuming rawoysters, which often harbor the natu-rally occurring bacteria Vibriovulnificus.

“Even as water temperatures coolacross our state, we continue to seecases of Vibrio vulnificus infections,”DOH Secretary John O. Agwunobisaid. “The old wives’ tale that rawoysters are safe in months that havean R simply isn’t true. For those whoare in high-risk groups, there is nosafe time to consume raw oysters.”

Those most at risk for develop-ing serious illness from Vibriovulnificus include heavy drinkerswith liver damage and people withliver disease, diabetes, cancer, stom-ach disorders, or any illness thatweakens the immune system. At-riskindividuals eating raw oysters withthis bacterium can become extremelyill or die. They might also become sickif they have wounds or cuts and wadein estuarine areas or seawater wherethe bacteria are present.

Thoroughly cooking oysterseliminates harmful bacteria and vi-ruses in the meat. Effective cookingmethods include frying, stewing, and

Eating raw oysters can be riskyroasting. Eating raw oysters thathave undergone a post-harvest treat-ment process to eliminate the bacte-ria can also reduce the risk of illness.

Initial symptoms of Vibriovulnificus infection can include mildnausea, vomiting, or diarrhea,followed by distinctive swollen skinlesions, and septicemia (bloodpoisoning). If someone experiencesthese symptoms after eating rawoysters, they should contact theirpersonal physician immediatelyfor diagnosis and to receiveantibiotic treatment.

In 2004 the DOH investigated sixcases of Vibrio vulnificus from oysterconsumption, two of which resultedin death. Twenty-eight additionalcases are attributed to wound or un-known exposures.

For more information, pleasevisit DOH’s website atwww.doh.state.fl.us and choose “Foodand Waterborne Disease” from thesubject list. Information can also beobtained by visiting the InterstateShellfish Sanitation Conferencewebsite at www.issc.org or theCenters for Disease Controland Prevention website atwww.cdc.gov/health/diseases.htm.

Consumers who want to checkout a charity before donating moneycan now find the information theyneed with a mouse click.

The Florida Department of Ag-riculture and Consumer Servicesregulates charitable giving, andFlorida law requires charities to reg-ister and provide financial informa-tion about income and expenditures.A record number of charities regis-tered with the Department in 2004– 10,843 – an increase of nearly 700over 2003.

The Department has provided fi-nancial information about charitiesto consumers through its annual“Gift Givers’ Guide” for years. Now,all the information in the guide isavailable online. Consumers whowant to ensure a charity is properlyregistered can check by logging on towww.800helpfla.com. Like the paperguide, the site provides a breakdownof how a charity spends the dona-tions it receives. The site details howmuch is spent on fundraising, how

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Learn more about charities onlinemuch on administrative costs, andhow much money actually goes to-ward program services.

Consumers should always makesure a charity is registered before do-nating, and they should check how acharity spends its money. The De-partment does not endorse any char-ity, even those properly registered.The Department has no authority tomandate how a charity spends itsfunds, but it does provide financialinformation so consumers can makeeducated decisions about where tocontribute.

“With so many charities seekingdonations, it’s important for consum-ers to take the time to ensure theirdollars are going to a legitimate char-ity and being spent as they intended,”Florida Agriculture CommissionerCharles H. Bronson said. “While wewill certainly continue to make ourGift Givers’ Guide book availableupon request, putting the informa-tion online helps consumers get thatinformation immediately.”

charles h. bronson promotion boosts florida produce sales by $254m

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