Tag: florida department of agriculture and consumer services
Wilton Simpson Ends Nikki Fried’s Lawsuit Against FDLE on Background Checks for Concealed Weapons
At the end of last week, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the voluntary dismissal of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) lawsuit against the Florida Department of Law Enforcement...
USDA Sending $11.4 Million to Help Florida School Meal Programs Buy Local Foods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced this week that it has reached an agreement with Florida which will send $11.4 million to the Sunshine State “to increase their purchase...
Madeline Mellinger Named Florida’s Woman of the Year in Agriculture
This week, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Nikki Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced Madeline Mellinger as the 2022 Woman of the Year in Agriculture.
“It’s an...
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: Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement, Office of Inspector General Earn Reaccreditation
At the end of last week, state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) and Office of Inspector General (OIG) both...
Florida Agriculture Department Announces Results of Citrus Research Order Referendum
This week, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) announced that Florida’s citrus growers reauthorized the Florida citrus research order in a statutorily required referendum conducted by the department.
The results of the...
Nikki Fried Unveils Statewide Renewable Energy Goals for Florida
Last week, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced new statewide renewable energy goals at a press conference with representatives from Our Children’s Trust.
The new goals seek to increase the amounts of renewable energy used...
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 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...
Ron DeSantis and Cabinet Approve Florida Forever Land Acquisitions, Conservation Easements
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved seven Florida Forever land acquisitions and conservation easements that will protect Florida’s natural environments in Hardee, Hendry, Indian River, Leon, Okeechobee and Santa Rosa...
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.
