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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. [...]
OSHA Heat Rule NPRM Published in Federal Register September 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published their notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on a new standard titled Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings (Heat Rule). The Heat Rule would apply to all employees working outside or [...]
Florida Farm Bureau Welcomes New Assistant Director September 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Raulie Raulerson has been named the new Assistant Director of Local Government and Community Affairs. Raulerson joins the team with experience as the Environmental Administrator for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Agricultural Water Policy. Raulerson also has experience with [...]
Grassroots Members Participate in Annual Policy Development September 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Florida Farm Bureau’s grassroots policy development is in full swing as members from across the state gathered during August to participate in the organization’s commodity and issue based advisory committee fall meetings. These committees meet twice annually to review current Farm Bureau policy and [...]
Revised Ag Water Rule Finalized by the FDA September 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a final rule that revises pre-harvest agricultural water provisions in the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. The rule replaces the previous microbial quality criteria and testing requirements with systems-based, pre-harvest agricultural water assessments. The Florida [...]
