UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Hello DeSoto and Sarasota County Producers! The value of the work you do has never been clearer. We need your help to figure out how much your valuable work has been impacted. UF has created a survey to… Read More
By Maria Portelos-Rometo and Sarah Bostick UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Recently, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services temporarily changed some of the rules about eggs. These changes are part of a statewide effort to make sure… Read More
Hello DeSoto and Sarasota County Producers, I hope that you all were able to rest a bit this past weekend. The only update that I have for you today is that there is another place to advertise your… Read More
Changes to legal weight limits on vehicles transporting ag products: The Florida Dept. of Transportation has updated and amended the details of emergency changes to legal weight limits on vehicles transporting agricultural products. See the two attached documents… Read More
Today’s updates include updates on federal and local loans and grants, changes at the state animal disease diagnostic lab, and an economic update for cow-calf operations. I also discovered yesterday that my emails have not been getting to… Read More
Hello again Sarasota and DeSoto County producers! Today’s updates cover fresh produce, livestock auctions, horse breeding operations, unemployment assistance, resources in Spanish and Creole, and an easy way to find food pantries near you. I’ve gotten calls today… Read More
Another day has come and gone and today brings sunshine and some solid information. Overview of Selected Disaster Assistance Programs Benefiting Florida Small Businesses including Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Fisheries (COVID-19) – UF has just made this incredibly helpful… Read More
As a farmer, I experienced a number of uncontrollable disasters, but nothing like what all of you are experiencing right now. Remember to reach out to someone if you feel like you are at your breaking point. As… Read More
Just a few bits of information for you this evening: All agriculture workers, regardless of age, are considered essential – We received clarification today about whether or not agricultural employees over the age of 65 are ok to… Read More
Good morning Sarasota and DeSoto County Producers, I hope that many of you were able to listen into the Town Hall conversation with the Commissioner of Ag and the President of Farm Bureau last night. It was really… Read More
