Hurricane Idalia’s impact on Florida continues to linger, with agricultural losses estimated to be between $79 million and $500 million. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is conducting a preliminary assessment to determine the extent of the damages and losses.
Florida Governor and Cabinet’s recent approval secures 18,279 acres of agricultural land through conservation easements, safeguarding the state’s food and economic security. This is a significant milestone in the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program’s mission to protect working agricultural lands.
Hurricane Idalia’s impact on Florida continues to linger, with agricultural losses estimated to be between $79 million and $500 million. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is conducting a preliminary assessment to determine the extent of the damages and losses.
Florida Governor and Cabinet’s recent approval secures 18,279 acres of agricultural land through conservation easements, safeguarding the state’s food and economic security. This is a significant milestone in the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program’s mission to protect working agricultural lands.
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