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Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried toured Pero Family Farms, a fifth-generation family farm and sustainable producer of fresh seasonal produce such as peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers, some of Florida’s leading seasonal crops. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Tours Farm, Announces $500,000 Food Recovery Grant Legislation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced its long-awaited Domestic Hemp Production Program rules, following the reclassification of hemp as an agricultural commodity in the 2018 federal Farm Bill. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Welcomes Announcement of USDA Federal Hemp Program Rules
Tomorrow, Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried will discuss the partnership between local farms and food banks, and announce new legislation on food recovery grant funding. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried to Announce New Food Recovery Grant Funding Legislation
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today addressed reporters and editors at the annual Florida Associated Press Legislative Preview. [Read more…] about Remarks by Commissioner Fried at Florida Associated Press Day
As the regulatory agency for charities in the state of Florida, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and are joining the National Association of State Charities Officials and the Federal Trade Commission to raise awareness of consumer fraud during the second annual International Charity Fraud Awareness Week. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried: Consumer Tips During International Charity Fraud Awareness Week
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today joined a group of second grade students from Pineview Elementary School to celebrate National Agriculture Literacy Day. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Celebrates National Ag Literacy Day
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried tomorrow will join a group of second grade students from Pineview Elementary School to celebrate National Agriculture Literacy Day. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried to Celebrate National Ag Literacy Day
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today submitted testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, in advance of the committee’s hearing on sustainable offshore aquaculture. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Statement to Congress on Aquaculture
On the one year anniversary of Hurricane Michael’s landfall in Florida, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today visited Mexico Beach to support local residents and businesses in their recovery. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried in Mexico Beach on Hurricane Michael Anniversary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released the initial citrus crop forecast for the 2019-20 season. [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on 2019-20 Citrus Forecast
