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FDACS WARNS OF INCREASED WILDFIRE DANGER STATEWIDE
May 6, 2020
By: Jim Frankowiak
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Florida Forest Service are urging Floridians to [...]
U.S. Department of Agriculture official named to lead UF/IFAS
UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences 2343 Mowry Road, Bldg. 69UF/IFAS Communications PO Box 110810Gainesville, FL 32611-0810 352-392-241135 [...]
Web-Based ‘BUY LOCAL’ Resource Assistance
May 3, 2020
By: Jim Frankowiak
The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a widespread impact on the Sunshine State. Florida agricult [...]
District Offers Water Savings Tips; Rebates
May 3 2020
By: Jim Frankowiak
Prudent use of water is an ongoing matter of importance for the Southwest Florida Water Management District ( [...]
Agriculture and Florida’s Economy
April 29th 2020
By: Jim Frankowiak
Chances are that many, if not all of you, know the importance of tourism as it relates to Florida’s economy. [...]
Farmers Offer Direct Sales to Consumers Amid COVID-19
April 23, 2020
By Sarah McCormick
Agriculture has seen better days, according to reports from local farmers across the state. With record numbe [...]
The “GAMBLERS” Face New Challenges; How Will They Fare?
April 23, 2020
By: Jim Frankowiak
They may not like the characterization, but Florida’s producers are really gamblers. Each year they tak [...]