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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
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
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
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has added several exciting new features to the Florida Farm To You commodities exchange that the Department launched on April 9. [Read more…] about Florida Farm to You Commodities Page Adds Interactive Map, Transportation Options
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) today announced the award of Hunger-Free Campus designations for 131 schools across Florida. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Awards Hunger-Free School Campus Designations
Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) today are reminding the state’s farmers and ranchers that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently accepting proposals for its Farmers to Families Food Box Program, with a deadline of 1:00 PM this Friday, May 1. [Read more…] about Commissioner Fried Encourages Farmers to Utilize USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) today launched the state’s online Hemp Cultivation Licensing Portal, allowing interested growers to apply for licenses. [Read more…] about FDACS Launches Hemp Grow Permit Application Portal
Yesterday, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced an investment of $206 million through its Regional Conservation Partnership Program, which along with nearly $300 million in partner contributions, will help to protect natural resources across the nation. [Read more…] about Florida Awarded $16.5 Million in USDA Investments to Protect Natural Resources
Due to Gadsden County’s closure of Summer BreakSpot locations, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) today announced the opening of new temporary locations in Gadsden County which are providing meals to students. [Read more…] about FDACS Opens Temporary Gadsden County Meal Distribution Sites
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services today announced the creation of a Florida Farm to You commodities list, connecting potential buyers with farmers and producers of Florida-grown commodities like fresh produce, seafood, poultry, and more. [Read more…] about FDACS & Commissioner Nikki Fried Create List Connecting Farmers & Buyers
