Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson today announced the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program public meeting [Read more…] about Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Public Meetings, Selection Committee for Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
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FDACS Provides Update on Hurricane Idalia Response and Recovery Efforts
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provided an update on Hurricane Idalia [Read more…] about FDACS Provides Update on Hurricane Idalia Response and Recovery Efforts
Florida Preserves Historic Number of Agricultural Operations Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
The Governor and Cabinet today approved the preservation of approximately 18,279.38 acres [Read more…] about Florida Preserves Historic Number of Agricultural Operations Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
33 Stolen Semi-Trailers Recovered in Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement Operation
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement has been conducting a months-long operation [Read more…] about 33 Stolen Semi-Trailers Recovered in Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement Operation
Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Aquaculture Education Training Workshop, Grants Available to Florida Teachers
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is now accepting applications [Read more…] about Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Aquaculture Education Training Workshop, Grants Available to Florida Teachers
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Calls for 2023-2024 Agriscience Education Leadership Program Nominations
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson this week sent a letter to school superintendents across Florida seeking nominations of educators in their district [Read more…] about Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Calls for 2023-2024 Agriscience Education Leadership Program Nominations
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Hosts Florida Farm to School Conference
The conference aimed to enhance the connection that communities
have with local growers to increase Florida products served in schools.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) this week hosted its annual Florida Farm to School Conference [Read more…] about Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Hosts Florida Farm to School Conference
Summer BreakSpot Continues Helping Feed Florida’s Children During School Closures
To help ensure Florida’s children can continue accessing wholesome meals while schools are closed during summer, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) partners with schools and community organizations to provide meals to kids from low-income areas through it’s Summer BreakSpot Program. [Read more…] about Summer BreakSpot Continues Helping Feed Florida’s Children During School Closures
Federal Waivers to Serve School Meals During COVID-19 School Closures Extended to August 31
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the extension of three nationwide waivers through August 31, 2020, giving child nutrition program operators including the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) the flexibility to continue feeding children during COVID-19. [Read more…] about Federal Waivers to Serve School Meals During COVID-19 School Closures Extended to August 31
FDACS Provides Free Educational Resources During COVID-19 School Closures
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is providing free educational resources for parents whose children remain home and are distance learning during COVID-19 school closures. [Read more…] about FDACS Provides Free Educational Resources During COVID-19 School Closures
