Annual Study Underscores the Vital Role Food & Ag Sectors Play in Feeding Florida’s Economy

Today, 30 food and agriculture groups released the sixth annual Feeding the Economy report, a historic farm-to-fork economic analysis revealing how these sectors influence the local and broader United States economies. Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s study highlights how the industries remained resilient to provide Americans with … Continue reading Annual Study Underscores the Vital Role Food & Ag Sectors Play in Feeding Florida’s Economy

Florida Farm Bureau Insurance Partners with Feeding Florida to Assist Food-Insecure Households

Florida Farm Bureau Insurance Companies have made a $400,000 donation to Feeding Florida in support of the charitable network’s 12 food banks. The Florida Farm Bureau donation will pay for harvest, packing, transportation and distribution costs involved in providing additional nutrition for the state’s food-insecure households. Food banks are facing … Continue reading Florida Farm Bureau Insurance Partners with Feeding Florida to Assist Food-Insecure Households

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Help Bees Feed You

Honey bees are important to agriculture and you. They pollinate many of our favorite foods.  But often, bees are not able to find enough food for themselves. It’s important to supply honey bees the diverse food sources they need to stay healthy. The Feed a Bee initiative was started by … Continue reading Help Bees Feed You

Your Land Grant Partner

December 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter By J. Scott Angle [email protected] @IFAS_VP Four Florida Farm Bureau leaders at October’s annual meeting gave me four different ways of thinking about how much agriculture does for the people lucky enough or wise enough to make it their livelihood. I sat with each of the four state board executive officers … Continue reading Your Land Grant Partner

Your Land Grant Partner

September 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter By Rob Gilbert and Scott Angle [email protected] [email protected]   You may not have noticed there’s a change of leaders at UF/IFAS. Nor should you have to. We know that for you, UF/IFAS is the county agent who delivers you the science you need to stay profitable today. It’s the researcher running … Continue reading Your Land Grant Partner

Your Land Grant Partner

August 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter By Rob Gilbert [email protected] @IFAS_VP Mickey Diamond is a bridge between UF/IFAS and the Florida Farm Bureau Federation. He builds that bridge with service. Part of that service is as your voice. He serves with straight talk. When I travel the state visiting our research centers, I always ask to meet … Continue reading Your Land Grant Partner

New Heat Regulation to Protect Outdoor Workers

August 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter On July 2, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a proposed rule which they believe will help protect workers from extreme heat. If the rule is finalized, the agency estimates it could help protect more than 36 million workers in outdoor and indoor settings and help reduce heat related … Continue reading New Heat Regulation to Protect Outdoor Workers

Hurricane Debby Resources

Hurricane Debby has impacted areas of the Sunshine State with wind and heavy rain. This page contains resources from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Overview of USDA Program Flexibilities for Hurricane Recovery OAWP Issues Emergency Rule for Hurricane Debby Replacement Fertilizer Applications Critical Access Memo Memorandum to County EOCs Template for dairy … Continue reading Hurricane Debby Resources

Farm Bill Passed out of Committee

June 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Peanut Marketing News released the following update on the Farm Bill on Friday, May 24, 2024.  The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (Farm Bill) passed out of Committee tonight in a vote of (33- 22). Four Democrats (Reps. Bishop (GA), Caraveo (CO), Davis (NC), and Sorenson (IL)) joined … Continue reading Farm Bill Passed out of Committee