4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (134+ words) APOPKA, Fla. — Community and faith groups organized a day of action in Apopka outside Costa Farms, calling on the company to join the Planting Justice program to protect nursery workers. Costa Farms is the largest houseplant grower in the United…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (159+ words) TAMPA, Fla. — The federal government is highlighting a billion-dollar fund aimed at helping farmers adopt regenerative farming practices. It’s an approach supporters say could reduce the use of pesticides while improving soil and water quality. The funding is part of…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (141+ words) FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Flagler County Commissioner Andy Dance is asking local farmers, ranchers, growers, forestry interests and agricultural businesses to share challenges affecting their operations. Dance became chair of the Florida Association of Counties’ Agriculture and Rural Affairs Policy Committee…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (156+ words) GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida agricultural producers and private forest landowners can apply for federal funding to improve conservation efforts on their properties. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting fiscal year 2027 applications through Oct. 30 for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program…...