Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the permanent protection of nearly 830 acres of working Florida agricultural land across three farms through FDACS’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program.

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Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the permanent protection of more than 3,200 acres of working Florida agricultural land across three Florida farms through FDACS’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program.

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Commissioner Wilton Simpson today announced the permanent protection of nearly 1,500 acres across two Florida ranches through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, bringing the program’s total to more than 253,000 acres protected statewide.

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.@FLForestService personnel are working to clear areas impacted by Hurricane Isaias, including removing debris from roads & critical infrastructure to aid residents and other agencies. Seven chainsaw strike teams are in the field: 5 in Blackwater District and 2 in neighboring Chipola District. Approximately 150 FFS personnel and dozens of skid-steer loaders are in the field working throughout the impact area.

Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that Florida farmers, ranchers, and growers impacted by Hurricane Isaias can now apply for interest-free loans.

Eligible agriculture and aquaculture producers can apply for loans of up to $500,000 to restore, repair, or replace essential physical property, including fences, equipment, greenhouses, and other buildings, or to remove debris or restock aquaculture.

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