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Commissioner Nikki Fried Inaugurated as 12th Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services

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Commissioner lays out a fresh agenda that will keep Florida growing

Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today was inaugurated as Florida’s 12th Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Inaugurated as 12th Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Florida-Grown Romaine Cleared as FDA Continues E. coli Outbreak Investigation

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Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have cleared Florida-grown romaine lettuce. [Read more…] about Florida-Grown Romaine Cleared as FDA Continues E. coli Outbreak Investigation

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Grants

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Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced today the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for $4 million in expected federal funding for the Florida Specialty Crop Block Grant program. The deadline to submit an application to the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is Jan. 11, 2019. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Accepting Applications for Specialty Crop Grants

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Recovered Over $185,000 for Consumers in October

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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recovered over $185,000 for Florida consumers during the month of October. Last year, the department recovered more than $2.6 million of consumers’ money from moving companies, vehicle repair shops, pawn shops, health studios, telemarketers, sellers of travel and more. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Recovered Over $185,000 for Consumers in October

Following Hurricane Michael, All Students in Gulf and Washington Counties Are Eligible for Free School Meals

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In response to the destruction caused by Hurricane Michael, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that all students in Gulf and Washington counties are eligible for free school meals through the National School Lunch Program from now through Nov. 30, 2018, in addition to other flexibilities to best serve students. [Read more…] about Following Hurricane Michael, All Students in Gulf and Washington Counties Are Eligible for Free School Meals

Inspectors Check Fuel Quality, Check for Skimmers in Hurricane-Ravaged Areas of State

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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services plays a key role in ensuring the quality of Floridians’ fuel supply and protecting consumers from credit card skimmers at gas pumps. [Read more…] about Inspectors Check Fuel Quality, Check for Skimmers in Hurricane-Ravaged Areas of State

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Continues to Provide Post-Hurricane Relief to Floridians

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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services continues to provide response and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Continues to Provide Post-Hurricane Relief to Floridians

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Continues to Provide Post-Hurricane Relief to Floridians

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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services continues to provide response and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Continues to Provide Post-Hurricane Relief to Floridians