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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), a new federal relief program funded through the CARES Act stimulus package. [Read more…] about Commissioner Fried Urges Florida Farmers to Take Steps to Prepare for CFAP Application
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the allocation of $300 million in federal assistance for fisheries provided by the CARES Act stimulus package. [Read more…] about Florida to Receive $23 Million in Aquaculture & Fisheries Assistance via CARES Act Stimulus
The Florida Forest Service continues to battle a 2,000-acre wildfire in Santa Rosa County, and is asking motorists and residents to remain clear of the area. The agency also continues to battle a 575-acre wildfire in Walton County. [Read more…] about UPDATE: Florida Forest Service Battling 2,000-acre Five Mile Swamp Fire in Santa Rosa County
The Florida Forest Service is currently battling a 2,000-acre wildfire in Santa Rosa County, and is asking motorists and residents to remain clear of the area. The agency is also battling a 575-acre wildfire in Walton County. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Battling 2,000-acre Five Mile Swamp Fire in Santa Rosa County
Following the USDA’s announcement of $470 million in federal food purchases to occur in June and July, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is urging Florida farmers and ranchers to sign up for the Section 32 purchasing program to sell perishable commodities during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Urges Farmers to Sign Up for USDA Purchasing Program
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced that, beginning May 4 2020 Florida State Parks will re-open access to trails, and some day use areas, including some beach access with limited facilities. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Limited Re-Opening of Recreational Trails and Beaches
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) today announced the extension of good cause for the month of May and the submission of a federal waiver, to assist Floridians participating in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) during the current public health emergency. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and the Department of Children and Families Announce Extended Support to Floridians Participating in SNAP and TANF
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $9.5 million in funding to eleven collaborative, multi-state projects that seek to boost the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Agriculture Awarded $850,000 in USDA Research Funding
Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today recommended that all Florida public and private K-12 schools continue distance learning and keep school campuses closed through June 3rd, the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year. [Read more…] about Florida Extends Distance Learning Through Remainder of Academic Year
With COVID-19 causing restaurants to close dine-in options to customers, restaurants are expecting nationwide losses as high as $225 billion and job losses that account for over half of U.S. jobs lost in March. [Read more…] about Commissioner Fried, Restaurateurs, Retailers Encourage Floridians to Join #TheGreatAmericanTakeout
