TALLAHASSEE — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced that the federal government will soon release funds totaling more than $8 million to help rebuild portions of the Immokalee State Farmers’ Market that were extensively damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Wilma in 2005.
Laser Labeling Technology Could Soon Go Commercial
The Food and Drug Administration is looking at the new laser based technology for labeling fresh produce with approval hoped for later this fall.
Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Grant
The Department of Agriculture has set aside nearly $1.7 million to help open or expand foreign markets for organic fruits and vegetables.
U.S. – Mexican Trade
Agriculture is feeling the recession. How? Everett Griner tells us.
USDA Official Working with FDA on Regulations
Two federal agencies are teaming up to write new food safety rules for fresh produce.
Changes in WIC
Changes are being made to the Women, Infants and Children supplemental nutrition food package to give participants more flexibility in their food choices.
Three Short Term Efforts for Know Your Farmer Program
Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan explains three short-term efforts to advance the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative.
CARES Program Continues to Expand
The Florida Farm Bureau Federation is continuing their efforts in recognizing farmers who are good stewards of the land through their CARES program as Scot Eubanks, Assistant Director of Ag Policy, says that they are pleased that the voluntary program has been extremely successful.
Industry Moving Forward with Development of Sustainability Measurements
The fruit and vegetable industry is moving forward with its efforts to develop sustainability metrics throughout the supply chain.
Traceability Hot Topic at FFVA Convention
The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association is currently holding their 2009 Convention where the hot topic is traceability.