Following Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic damage throughout Florida’s gulf coast, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) met with the Florida Farm Bureau as well as local agricultural producers, farmers, and growers to discuss the storm’s impact. Photos are courtesy of...
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Rubio Tours Blueberry Farm, Holds Roundtable with Farm Bureau Representatives and Receives Award
Bartow, FL — U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) toured Walter Farms’ blueberry farm in Polk County to discuss his efforts to counter the influx of blueberry imports due to unfair trade practices by countries like Mexico. Rubio also held a roundtable with members of the Florida Farm Bureau and the Polk County Farm Bureau to discuss a range of issues including seasonal produce, farm labor issues, and natural resource management. Following the tour and the roundtable, Rubio was awarded the Friend of Florida Farm Bureau Award for his leadership on Florida agricultural issues.
Pictures Courtesy of Senator Rubio’s Office
Rubio tours the blueberry farms at Walter Farms in Bartow, Florida
Rubio holds a roundtable discussion with the Polk County Farm Bureau and the Florida Farm Bureau on seasonal produce, H2A visa reform, natural resource management, and more
Rubio is presented with the Friend of Florida Farm Bureau Award