Author: Jim Frankowiak
11,800 acres will be burned in Polk, Sumer, Lake, and Pasco Counties
June 20, 2020
By: Jim Frankowiak
PASCO Fla. - The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is conducting a series of prescribed b [...]
One Water Sets Virtual Public Meeting June 11
June 9, 2020
By: Jim Frankowiak
The public is invited to participate in the One Water Virtual Public Meeting set for Thursday, June 11, at [...]
USDA Hosting CFAP Webinars for Ag Producers and Stakeholder Groups
June 4, 2020
By: Jim Frankowiak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is hosting a series of webinars to help [...]
Polk County’s Green Swamp Among 32,000 Acres Approved For Florida Forever Funds
May 29, 2020
By: Jim Frankowiak
The Florida Cabinet has approved funding that will help protect nearly 32,000 acres of Florida lands, including [...]
USDA Offers $16 Billion in Direct Assistance to Producers Impacted by COVID-19; Specialty Crops Included
May 29, 2020
By: Jim Frankowiak
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing up to $16 billion in direct payments to provide [...]
FFVA Adds 5 New Board Members from the Emerging Leader Development Program
May 21, 2020
By: Jim Frankowiak
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) has added five new members to its board of directors and a [...]
USDA Offers Direct Assistance to Specialty Crop Growers Impacted by COVID-19
May 21, 2020
By: Jim Frankowiak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), as part of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Farm Assistance Program, is pr [...]
USDA Announces Co-Op Agreements for Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction
May 14, 2020
By: Jim Frankowiak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of $900,000 for local governments to h [...]
May 19 Pasco Board of County Commissioners to be Live and Online
May 14, 2020
By: Jim Frankowiak
The Pasco Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting slated for Tuesday, May 19, at 10 a.m. will be held onli [...]
Farm Share Partners With Local Officials For Free Food Event May 20th
May 13, 2020
By: Jim Frankowiak
Farm Share Food Distribution is partnering with Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore and State Represent [...]