Florida Agriculture Commissioner Lending Support to Florida’s Farmers, Ranchers and Growers

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Lending Support to Florida’s Farmers, Ranchers and Growers

With the impacts of historic freezes, widespread drought, and increasing wildfire activity, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced his office has issued an emergency order to support farmers, ranchers, and growers. Effective immediately, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is suspending specific Best Management Practices (BMP) Program site visits that verify […] The post Florida Agriculture…

Florida suspends farm inspections after freeze and drought losses

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson has issued an emergency order suspending certain regulatory requirements for agricultural producers following severe winter weather, drought conditions, and elevated wildfire risk. The order, executed February 17, temporarily suspends onsite inspections…