Florida Farm Bureau Federation President Jeb S. Smith highlighted the significance of Farm-City Week as an opportunity for farm families to strengthen community ties and develop new relationships.
Florida Farm Bureau has established a relief fund to support farmers and ranchers in Florida impacted by Hurricane Helene. The initiative, named the Hurricane Helene Relief Fund for Agriculture, aims to aid farm families across the state who have suffered agricultural losses due to the hurricane.
Florida's agricultural industry will be prominently featured at the upcoming 2024 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, scheduled from October 15 to 17. The Sunbelt Ag Expo is a significant agricultural tradeshow that attracts over 80,000 attendees annually and is recognized as "North America's Premier Farm Show." This event includes various agriculture exhibits, contests, educational opportunities, and entertainment.
Every year, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) publishes its South Florida Environmental Report (SFER), detailing environmental and water projects for the past water year.
Florida farmers and ranchers affected by Hurricane Helene can now apply for interest-free loans through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program. These loans are available to eligible agriculture and aquaculture producers to restore, repair, or replace essential physical property, such as fences, equipment, greenhouses, and other buildings. They can also be used to remove vegetative debris.
Young farmers and ranchers gathered in July 2024 to celebrate agriculture, highlighting the achievements and contributions of young professionals in the field.
Scientists at the University of Chicago at Urbana-Champaign are employing a novel method to study insect populations. Utilizing suction traps, researchers aim to gather data on various insect species for agricultural research.
Families celebrating the 4th of July holiday will encounter persistently high prices at grocery stores. According to the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) annual marketbasket survey, an Independence Day cookout will cost $71.22 for 10 guests this year.