The Heartland Association of REALTORS® was established to exert a beneficial influence upon the real estate profession, to promote and maintain high standards of conduct as set forth in the REALTORS®  Code of Ethics, to provide a unified medium for the profession, to further the interest of home and other real property ownership, as well as to provide a multitude of services to the membership. Many programs and activities result from the hard work and dedication of staff, committee members and Association leadership.

SEBRING, Fla. (Sept. 16, 2012) Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam recently appointed Sebring businessman and cattle rancher James M. Wohl to the newly-formed Soil and Water Conservation Council (SWCC).

The SWCC will be charged with assisting the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on matters relating to statewide soil and water conservation issues. Wohl’s innovative vision and aggressive leadership as Chairman of the Highlands County Soil and Water Conservation District has made him an ideal candidate for this position. Commissioner Putnam is expecting the SWCC to be a catalyst for modernizing districts as they strive to protect and conserve water resources, assist agricultural producers and provide guidance to other districts in their efforts to cultivate goodwill and respect in their communities. 

The SWCC will be asked to provide input on modernizing the districts as they work to protect and conserve our water resources and enhance their ability to assist agricultural producers.