FL Farmers Markets Opening

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

October brings the seasonal opening of many community farmers’ markets throughout the state and the kickoff of Florida’s fall fruit and vegetable harvest. For a list of community farmers’ markets in the state, click here. Report (:45 wma)

Census of Aquaculture Numbers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General

USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service released the first Census of Aquaculture this week showing a billion dollar industry. Read the report here. AL Aquacutlure Report (1:30 wma) FL Aquaculture Report (1:30 wma)

National 4H Week in Florida

Randall Weiseman Florida, General

More than 240,000 4-H participants in Florida will share their accomplishments within their communities this week to celebrate National 4-H Week. Counties across the state will also observe the week with proclamations, community service activities and events. Report (:30 wma)