reopening ...
loans ...
FDACS encourages farmers to apply for SBA loans
Only ag businesses are eligible to apply through the reopened EIDL portal
purchasing ...
FDACS urges farmers to sign up for USDA purchasing program
USDA is purchasing surplus foods from agricultural producers for distribution
website ...
Florida Farm to You commodities page adds interactive map, transportation options
New features include an interactive map
Hunger-Free Campus ...
FDACS awards hunger-free school campus designations
Thirteen of the awarded schools have earned Gold status and will receive $1,000
aid
FDACS highlights $522 million in COVID-19 crop losses
Fla. is nation’s second-largest producer of seasonal specialty crops
EXPANSION ...
Fried applauds Peace River Citrus, Coca-Cola Partnership & Expansion
Facility expansion is expected to create up to 175 jobs in Polk County by early 2022
new leadership ...
Fried appoints new leadership for Florida Forest Service
The selections come after a national search and interviews with multiple candidates
grants ...