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Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried tomorrow will be joined by the NAACP Tallahassee Branch, the Tallahassee Urban League, the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Tallahassee, and the Tallahassee Barristers Association for a community town hall meeting. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Hosts Tallahassee Community Town Hall Meeting
Commissioner Nikki Fried and Representative Javier Fernández (D- Miami) yesterday filed HB 809, which will close dangerous loopholes to help keep firearms out of the hands of bad actors and enhance standards to further improve the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service’s Concealed Weapons Licensing Program. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried & Representative Javier Fernández File Legislation to Close Concealed Weapons Licensing Loopholes
As people prepare to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is reminding consumers to stay alert to scams at the gas pump. [Read more…] about Commissioner Fried Reminds Consumers: Stay Alert to Gas Pump Skimmers During Holiday Travel
The U.S. International Trade Commission today voted 4-0 affirming that imported Mexican tomatoes unfairly threaten the American tomato industry. [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on ITC Ruling on Mexican Tomato Threat
To fight against food insecurity, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today launched the Hunger-Free School Campus program. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Launches Hunger-Free School Campus Program
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today sent a letter to her fellow Florida Cabinet colleagues calling for the appointment of an Interim Commissioner of the Florida Office of Financial Regulation. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Letter: Appoint Interim OFR Commissioner
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has allocated $380.7 million in federal block grant funding for Florida farmers devastated by Hurricane Michael, including direct relief for timber producers. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces $380 Million in USDA Disaster Relief for Florida
The Florida Public Service Commission today voted 4-1 to reject efforts to allow investor-owned utilities to set energy efficiency and conservation goals at or near zero. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Applauds Florida PSC Vote on FEECA Energy Efficiency Goals
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services launched the Florida Agriculture History Award essay contest. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Launches Florida Agriculture History Award Essay Contest
On the last day of National Farm to School Month, today the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried released the 2019 Florida Farm to School Annual Report, highlighting the impacts that partnerships between local agricultural producers and schools have on Florida’s economy. [Read more…] about 2019 Florida Farm to School Annual Report: $144 Million Economic Impact
