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$14 Billion Available for AG Producers Amidst COVID-19 Struggles
U.S. NEWS - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face m [...]
Florida Landowner Nationally Recognized for Conservation Efforts
BAKER COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced that a Florida landowner is being nationally recognize [...]
Florida Forest Service & Agricultural Law Enforcement Efforts to Support Hurricane Sally Response
FLORIDA, UNITED STATES– As the Florida Panhandle continues with recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally, Agriculture Commissioner N [...]
UF Researchers Receive a Multi-Million Dollar Grant to Improve Food Safety in Fresh produce
LAKE ALFRED, Fla.--- Outbreaks of foodborne diseases threaten the daily lives of millions of Americans, resulting in recalls and sometimes loss of li [...]
USDA LAUNCHES RESOURCE HUB FOR LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM RESPONSE TO COVID-19
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a hub designed to assist local and regional food producers as the [...]
UF/IFAS Pasco Extension Offers FREE Community Garden Plots
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Harvest healthy new habits and food this growing season. The UF/IFAS Pasco County Extension Community Garden Program is now lea [...]
Florida Farm Bureau Welcomes U.S. – Mexico Negotiations on Unfair Imports
GAINESVILLE, Fla.- Florida Farm Bureau President John L. Hoblick praised the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on actions to address unf [...]
Marine Businesses Impacted By Red Tide UF Wants To Hear From You
September 3, 2020
by: Jim Frankowiak
TAMPA BAY, Fla. - University of Florida researchers are undertaking a survey of marine businesses impacted [...]
Federal Agencies Detail Help For Seasonal and Perishable Growers of Fruits and Vegetables; FSGA Applauds
September 2, 2020
by: Jim Frankowiak
PLANT CITY, Fla. - The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Department of Agriculture and Depar [...]
Ag Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces $2 Million Florida Wastewater Plant Energy Grant Program
August 29, 2020
By: Staff Report
Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and [...]