Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced that estimated agricultural damages due to Hurricane Michael total nearly $1.5 billion, with the timber industry bearing the brunt of the devastation at $1.3 billion in economic losses. […]
Florida farmers make it easy for everyone to eat fresh produce year-round. Due to the milder climate in the Sunshine State, fruits and vegetables grown in Florida are generally available earlier than those produced in other states.
The Florida Forest Service urges caution due to increased wildfire danger this spring and encourages support for prescribed fire during Florida’s Prescribed Fire Awareness Week, which is from Jan. 28 through Feb. 4. Prescribed fire is a vital tool used to reduce wildfire risk in Florida. […]
Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced that the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement arrested George Anthony Negron, Jr., 33, of Kissimmee for allegedly conducting a scheme that defrauded five victims of more than $15,000 through fraudulent timeshare sales […]
Spotlight Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Recipe: Florida Corn, Tomato and Avocado Salsa […]
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recovered nearly $200,000 for Floridians during the month of March.
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Travelers and residents alike are reminded “Don’t Pack a Pest” and to declare their agricultural goods when traveling to Florida this summer. […]
Coca-Cola to Buy 25,000 Acres […]
Public Schools in Brevard will continue providing a no-cost breakfast to all students this coming school year. […]
