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Florida’s Next Top Chef? Entries Open for Florida Future Chef 2025!
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida students ages 7–13 can now enter a statewide cooking competition celebrating fresh Florida ingredients, creativity, and school meal inspiration—with a chance to win up to $5,000 in college savings.
Florida Farm Bill Signed into Law
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida’s 2025 Farm Bill is now law. With strong bipartisan support, the legislation brings sweeping changes aimed at strengthening agriculture and consumer protections across the state.
Marketing Hemp to Children
Southeast Regional Ag News
Two companies in the state of Florida – Just Brands, LLC and High Roller Private Label LLC – are now seeing enforcement actions from the state following food inspections that revealed hemp products attractive to children.
FDACS Announces 2024 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
Sandra Moore, of Hillsborough County, is the first Woman of the Year in Agriculture winner representing the tropical fish industry.
FDACS Readies Itself for New Headquarters
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture touts funding for new headquarters as a significant victory for Florida agriculture.
Idalia Funds Approved
Southeast Regional Ag News
On Tuesday, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that more than $4.5 million has been approved for farmers impacted.
Supporting Agriculture in Idalia’s Wake
Southeast Regional Ag News
With damage from Hurricane Idalia being assessed, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is doing what it can to assist.