Tied to Ag: Jared and Kamryn Smith, Flagler Co. October 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Jared and Kamryn Smith have a passion for agriculture that runs deep. As individuals, it is evident how much they love and appreciate the industry, and as a couple, their passion is magnified. Although they have different ties to agriculture, they have [...]
Hurricane Helene Resource The Hurricane Helene resource page includes information to help our farm families throughout Florida recover from the hurricane. Information on waivers, state and federal funding, mental wellness and reporting agricultural loss visit Hurricane Helene Resource page. The post Hurricane Helene Resource appeared first on Florida Farm Bureau.
FWC’s Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services Pilot Program October 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Landowners who maintain and improve Florida panther habitat of high conservation priority on their property may be eligible for rewards. Landowners within the following counties are eligible for participation: Broward, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Miami-Dade, Monroe, [...]
EPA Announced Final Insecticide Strategy October 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Draft Insecticide Strategy (“Insecticide Strategy”) which outlines the changes that growers may need to implement on their farms to be in compliance with insecticide labels. In 2022, the EPA was found in violation of their consultation process [...]
EPA Announced Final Herbicide Strategy October 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Final Herbicide Strategy Framework (“Herbicide Strategy”) which outlines the changes that growers may need to implement on their farms to be in compliance with herbicide labels. In 2022, the EPA was found in violation of their consultation [...]
Hurricane Helene Relief Fund Open October, 2024 Florida Farm Bureau has created a hurricane relief fund that will assist Florida farmers and ranchers affected by the Hurricane Helene. The Hurricane Helene Relief Fund for Agriculture will provide support for farm families statewide who have experienced a Hurricane Helene-inflicted agricultural-loss. Anyone can donate to the fund. [...]
