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Florida Ag Commissioner Seeks Nominations For 2023 Woman Of The Year In Agriculture Award

Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the opening of the nomination process for the Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award, which annually recognizes the achievements of women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture. Nominations for the award must be submitted…

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The Citrus County campus of the College of Central Florida has been renamed for Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, the school announced.

Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson Defends Chinese Property Law

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson said Tuesday he expects courts to uphold the constitutionality of a new state law that restricts the sale of certain properties to people and businesses linked to the Chinese government. Simpson told reporters the lawsuit was anticipated. The lawsuit was…

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According to the plea agreement, Christina Gamez, 43, from March 2016 through August 2017, while working as a bookkeeper, manager, and supervisor for Los Villatoros Harvesting (LVH), a labor contracting company employing Mexican H-2A workers harvesting fruits and vegetables in Florida,

Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson: Immigration Law Could Pose ‘Challenges’

Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson said Thursday he anticipates farmers, along the construction and tourism industries, will face “challenges” due to recently signed legislation that targets illegal immigration. But in defending the need to secure the nation’s Southern border with Mexico, Simpson added he’s yet to…

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Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is now accepting applications from Florida educators to participate in a collaborative aquaculture education training workshop July 26-28, 2023, to help Florida teachers bring aquaculture and aquaponics into their classrooms. 

Florida Ag Commissioner Simpson Announces Aquaculture Education, Grants Available To Teachers

Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is now accepting applications from Florida educators to participate in a collaborative aquaculture education training workshop July 26-28, 2023, to help Florida teachers bring aquaculture and aquaponics into…

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Drought Conditions Put Florida At High Risk Of Wildfire Danger

Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service are highlighting the dangers of wildfire arson during Arson Awareness Week, May 7-13, 2023. “Under the current weather conditions, even the smallest spark has the potential to start a dangerous wildfire,” said Commissioner…

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Seven farm families were honored for their sustainability efforts with a County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship

North Florida Farmers Recognized For Environmental Stewardship Efforts

Seven Florida farm families were honored for their sustainability efforts with a County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship (CARES) award during the 22nd Annual Suwannee CARES Celebration at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center- Suwannee Valley. According to the Florida Farm Bureau, the event drew in more…

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