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Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) issued updated guidance as Hurricane Dorian approaches Florida. [Read more…] about 9/3 Hurricane Dorian Guidance from Commissioner Nikki Fried & FDACS
As Hurricane Dorian approaches Florida with expected Category 4 force and uncertain projected path, the Office of Energy in the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has postponed the 2019 Florida Energy & Climate Summit, which was to be held September 4-6 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. [Read more…] about Postponed: Florida Energy & Climate Summit, September 4-6, 2019
As Hurricane Dorian approaches with expected Category 4 force, the Florida Forest Service will close certain Florida State Forest campgrounds effective today, Friday, August 30 at 1:00 PM EST. [Read more…] about Florida State Forest Campgrounds To Close at 1 PM Today
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA) reminds Florida oats, potato, sugarcane, and wheat growers that September 30 is the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2020 crop year. [Read more…] about Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in Florida
With the prior Commissioner of the Florida Office of Financial Regulation on administrative leave since May 10, and with Florida Cabinet meetings scheduled for August 6 and August 27 having been cancelled, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today offered the following statement: [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Selection of OFR Interim Commissioner
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nicole “Nikki” Fried today led a gathering of Southeastern produce growers to discuss strategies to protect farmers from illegally-subsidized Mexican produce imports. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried & Florida Farmers Organize to Protect Local Agriculture from Mexican Imports
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) today announced the guidelines for free and reduced-price meals or free milk for students unable to afford the full price for meals or milk served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Special Milk Programs. [Read more…] about 2019-20 Guidelines Announced for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals and Milk
The Florida Legislature today passed Senate Bill 1020, establishing a state hemp program within the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. [Read more…] about Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on Florida Hemp Bill Passage
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried on Friday announced that Steven Hall will serve as General Counsel for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Appoints Steven Hall as General Counsel
On Monday, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried, State Senator George Gainer (R-Panama City), State Representative Brad Drake (R-DeFuniak Springs), and Florida Forest Service Director Jim Karels toured Hurricane Michael-damaged Jackson County and surrounding areas, and held a media availability to discuss hurricane damage and ongoing Department recovery efforts and needs. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried, Sen. George Gainer, Rep. Brad Drake, State Forester Jim Karels Discuss Hurricane Damage & Recovery
