Florida Delegation Rallies Behind Scott Franklin’s Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act
The Florida delegation in the U.S. House is rallying behind U.S. Rep. Scott Franklin’s, R-Fla.,“Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act.”
Franklin introduced the bill last...
Wilton Simpson Backs Effort to Reform Florida’s Hemp Statutes
Last week, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson showcased a proposal “that protects Florida’s children from high-potency THC products and brings commonsense reforms to...
Wilton Simpson Leads Effort to Stop Local Governments From Adding Special Assessments to Farm...
This week, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, state Sen. Jay Collins, R-Tampa, and state Rep. Kaylee Tuck, R-Lake Placid, unveiled a proposal “to prohibit...
Wilton Simpson Backs Bill to Have USDA Help Agriculture Producers After Hurricanes Ian, Nicole
This week, Florida’s agriculture commissioner threw his support behind a bill on Capitol Hill “to ensure the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) can provide...
Kat Cammack Announces USDA Rural Development Grant for Starke
This week, U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., announced the city of Starke's award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development.
The city of Starke...
Florida Delegation Continues to Try to Protect Sunshine State’s Farmers From Mexican Competition
Members of the Florida delegation on Capitol Hill–Republican U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott and U.S. Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., and Darren Soto,...
Florida’s Senators, Congressional Reps Offer Bill to Have USDA Help More After Hurricanes Ian,...
This week, members of the Florida delegation introduced a bill “to ensure the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) can provide needed relief to agriculture...
Wilton Simpson Announces $2.6 Million for Landowners for Protecting Florida Land Program
Last week, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Forest Service announced that $2.6 million is now available to landowners through the...
Wilton Simpson Names West Gregory to Lead FDACS Office of Agricultural Water Policy
This week, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the appointment of West Gregory as the director of the Florida Department of Agriculture and...
Kat Cammack Staying on House Agriculture Committee
U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., announced this week that she is staying on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee.
Cammack will be the only Republican from...
Matt Rapp Takes Over as Board Chair of the North Florida Land Trust
The North Florida Land Trust (NFLT) has a new board chair. Matt Rapp will officially take over the position at today’s board of directors...
Wilton Simpson Honors Retiring State Forester, Director of the Florida Forest Service
At the end of last week, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson recognized the distinguished career of retiring State Forester and Director of the...
