Ep #2: Dr. Patti Anderson, Botanist

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Plant Industry News.
This episode starts off our warm welcome to the new Commissioner
of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Nicole "Nikki" Fried along
with a mention of our gratitude to the previous Commissioner,
Adam Putnam for his years of service. Director, Dr. Trevor Smith
keeps us informed about the issues the Division of Plant Industry
is facing currently. Enjoy an interview with Dr. Patti Anderson,
the head Botanist at DPI as she discusses her journey to and with
the division and entertains us with an original musical number
inspired by her work. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to
hear our Division Digest. This month we announced the retirement
of Dr. Xiaoan Sun, our Plant Pathology section head. The Florida
State Fair will be held from February 7-18 in Tampa, Florida
where DPI will have a booth featuring our Entomology and Apiary
sections. Be sure to stop in!


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