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Florida Wants to Increase Amount of Renewable Energy Used by the State 100 Percent...
This week, Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced the finalization of the new statewide renewable energy rules.
Florida statute authorizes FDACS, which oversees Florida’s Office of Energy,...
Nikki Fried, FDACS Warn About Giant African Land Snails in Pasco County
Last week, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Division of Plant Industry (DPI) held a media briefing to discuss their ongoing work being conducted following...
Nikki Fried, FDACS Launch Military Consumer Protection Online Resource Page
This week, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced the launch of a new Military Consumer Protection page on the FDACS...
Ron DeSantis Approves 10 Land and Conservation Easement Acquisitions Totaling More Than 17,000 Acres
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved 10 land and conservation easement acquisitions to protect Florida’s natural environment.
The properties, totaling more than 17,000 acres, will be managed and monitored by the...
Joe Biden Names Lakeisha Hood to be Director for Rural Development in Florida and...
President Joe Biden has selected Lakeisha Hood to be the State Director for Rural Development in Florida and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Hood was one of eight Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Directors and three...
Angela TenBroeck Named Florida’s Woman of the Year in Agriculture
Last week, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced Angela TenBroeck as the 2021 Woman of the Year in Agriculture.
The “Woman of the Year in Agriculture”...
Nikki Fried, FDACS Announce Launch of Field Portion of Aquaculture Education Program
This week, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Division of Aquaculture launched the field portion of its newest aquaculture education program.
Students from the Conservation Corps of...
Nikki Fried Warns that Phosphogypsum Stacks, Including Piney Point, Threaten Florida’s Waters
Last week, state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) provided formal public comment at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s public meeting on the draft Underground...
Nikki Fried, FDACS Launch Effort to Increase Aquaculture Workforce Training, Literacy in Franklin County
Last week, state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Division of Aquaculture announced a new program providing teaching to high school students in Franklin County about...
Ashley Moody Showcases Resources Available to Service Members During Military Consumer Protection Month
The release comes as the nation recognizes National Military Consumer Protection Month. The guide is full of information about common scams targeting military members, veterans and their families.
Ashley Moody Warns About Surfside Building Collapse Scams
While no charity fraud complaints have been filed with the Attorney General's Office at this time, Moody offered a reminder to anyone donating to the victims of the Surfside building collapse to remain alert and on guard against scammers looking to exploit this disaster for personal gain.
Nikki Fried Announces Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award Winners
The Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award recognizes agricultural producers who demonstrate leadership in developing and implementing innovative techniques to safeguard the environment and conserve natural resources.
