“FAIR”LY IMPORTANT MATTERS . . . . . . . . . . …………………………………………..


FROM THE DESK OF …………………………………... Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam


Florida’s local Fairs provide an excellent platform for the agricul- ture industry to showcase the latest innovations in agriculture and the finest F


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produce, livestock and poultry our state has to offer. With agri- cultural competitions and exhib- its, rides, games and entertain- ment performances, our Fairs have something for everyone.


Most importantly, Fairs leave


positive impressions on today’s youth. Continued mo- mentum throughout our industry will likely depend on younger generations, and our Fairs are a great way to cultivate values of leadership, dedication and pride in hard work and responsibility. As a fellow member of 4-H and Florida FFA, I have a profound appreciation for the impact Fairs and livestock shows have on the agriculture industry, and I still share the same enthusiasm as I did at age 8 when I showed my horned Hereford bull, Geor- gia Boy. Now, as an adult, I get to watch my daughters carry on this tradition.


As Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture, I look for-


ward to fostering the growth of our state Fair system and encourage you to experience all that these events have to offer.


Resolutions Committee Reminder for all Members


The Resolutions Committee is requesting to be notified of all Fair Family deaths throughout the year rather than im- mediately prior to the annual convention. The hope is not to omit anyone that has contributed to our industry. They will be recognized at the convention.


Please send notification to Toby Turner using one of the following methods: Turner9443@bellsouth.net 772-562-2974


Firefighters’ Indian River County Fair 1818 Commerce Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32960


Attorney’s Corner’…….. By Lance Fuchs


“Contracts and Donations by Municipalities, Counties and the State of Florida”


Did you know that Chapter 616 provides that a mu- rs rm Foia


nicipality, county, or the State of Florida may enter into contracts with Fair associations. The Chapter also al- lows for any of these governmental entities, or their subdivisions, to donate, money, property and services to the Fair in order to assist the Fair in carrying out its statutory purpose. Specifically, Section 616.11 of the Florida Statutes provides:


Any Fair association may enter into any contract,


lease, or agreement with any municipality or county in the state or with the state or agency or subdivision thereof for the donation to or the use and occupation by the association of any land owned, leased, or held by the county or municipality or the state or agency or subdivision thereof during such time and on such terms as the county or municipality or the state or agency or subdivision thereof may authorize, with the right on the part of the association to charge and receive an admis- sion fee to the Fair or exposition or any part thereof. The state or any agency or subdivision thereof, the board of county commissioners of any county within which the Fair or exhibition is held, and the mayor and city council of any municipality within the county may also make contributions of money, property, or services to Fair associations to assist in carrying out the pur- poses of the associations as authorized by this chapter. Boards of county commissioners of the various counties of the state may expend in their discretion such sums of money as they deem for the best interests of their counties and in aiding the development of the educa- tional, agricultural, horticultural, livestock, charitable, historical, civic, cultural, scientific, and any other re- sources of their counties at and in connection with public Fairs and expositions, including the offering and paying of premiums for the exhibitions of resources of their respective counties.


A S E I L T A K O PCA HN S T


Thom Giordano, Doris Graska, Gayle Hart, and Leah Norris for all their help taking photos, writing articles, editing ads, making phone calls, and proofing the newsletter.


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