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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
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is today issuing additional guidance regarding COVID-19 for the agriculture industry, consumers, and regulated industries. [Read more…] about Additional Guidance from FDACS Regarding COVID-19
Currently, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has not suspended any animal movement requirements. [Read more…] about Update From FDACS Regarding Animal Movements During COVID-19
With 155 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Florida, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) is once again updating consumers and business on precautionary steps to minimize coronavirus infection risk. [Read more…] about FDACS Advises Consumers & Businesses on Food Safety & Sanitizing for COVID-19
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) today activated their Summer BreakSpot website, where families can find free meals for children under 18 during the current coronavirus school closures. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Activates Children’s Meals Website for COVID-19 School Closures
Following today’s announcement that all Florida K-12 schools will be closed through Monday, March 30th, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Division of Food, Nutrition, and Wellness is announcing alternative methods for providing school meals to students. [Read more…] about FDACS Taking Action to Feed Florida’s Students During School Closures
This year, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Fresh From Florida program celebrates its 30th anniversary. [Read more…] about “Fresh From Florida” Celebrates 30th Anniversary, $7 Billion in Farm Revenue
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Division of Food Safety today provided guidance to Florida food establishments on best practices to reduce the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. [Read more…] about FDACS Advises Businesses on Food Safety & Sanitizing for COVID-19
This year, Dr. Trevor Smith, Director of the Division of Plant Industry for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, will serve as the new President of the Southern Plant Board. [Read more…] about FDACS Plant Industry Director Named President of Southern Plant Board
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Director of Food, Nutrition, and Wellness Lakeisha Hood today presented a proclamation from Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried to the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, proclaiming March 2-6 as National School Breakfast Week in Florida. [Read more…] about FDACS Presents National School Breakfast Week Proclamation to Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
