Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried, an independently-elected member of the Florida Cabinet, today offered the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried: Governor “Failing to Lead” on COVID-19
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Commissioner Nikki Fried Guidance on Essential Food and Agriculture Workers During Stay-at-Home Order
In response to the Governor issuing a stay-at-home order due to COVID-19, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried offered the following statement on the essential role of food and agriculture workers who are exempt from this order. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Guidance on Essential Food and Agriculture Workers During Stay-at-Home Order
Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Governor’s Stay-at-Home Order
Tn response to Governor DeSantis issuing a stay-at-home order due to COVID-19, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, a statewide elected member of the Florida Cabinet, today offered the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Governor’s Stay-at-Home Order
Commissioner Nikki Fried Letter to USDA Secretary Perdue: Ensure Farmers Are “Not Left Behind”
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting flexibility to help move Florida perishable crops quickly to food banks, school meal programs, and other federal food purchase programs. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Letter to USDA Secretary Perdue: Ensure Farmers Are “Not Left Behind”
Commissioner Fried Advising Farmers to Utilize New Flexibilities on Crop Insurance Due to COVID-19
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is today advising farmers to utilize new flexibilities for crop insurance announced by the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA). [Read more…] about Commissioner Fried Advising Farmers to Utilize New Flexibilities on Crop Insurance Due to COVID-19
Commissioner Nikki Fried Asks Congress to Prioritize Agriculture, Nutrition, Broadband During COVID-19
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today sent a letter to Congressional leadership requesting additional federal flexibility for industries and programs critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Asks Congress to Prioritize Agriculture, Nutrition, Broadband During COVID-19
Commissioner Nikki Fried Warns Consumers of Coronavirus Scams
Last month, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to warn consumers of coronavirus scams developing nationwide. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Warns Consumers of Coronavirus Scams
Commissioner Nikki Fried & Florida Forest Service Distribute $664,000 for Volunteer Fire Departments Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Forest Service today announced that 40 grants had been completed and paid out to volunteer fire departments in counties impacted by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried & Florida Forest Service Distribute $664,000 for Volunteer Fire Departments Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Commissioner Nikki Fried Issues Emergency Orders & Rules During COVID-19
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today issued the following emergency orders and rules related to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Issues Emergency Orders & Rules During COVID-19
Commissioner Nikki Fried Activates 2-1-1 Call/Text Line for Free Children’s Meals During COVID-19
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today have partnered with 2-1-1 to activate a text line and call center open 24/7, which families can contact to find free meals for children under 18 during the current COVID-19 school closures. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Activates 2-1-1 Call/Text Line for Free Children’s Meals During COVID-19
