UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Hello DeSoto and Sarasota County producers! I’m going to keep this update short and sweet: the major pot of federal funding has been expanded to include losses on many more types of fruits and vegetables. This link… Read More
UPDATE: Deadline extended to Friday, September 11th. UPDATE: Several new crops, including nursery crops and fresh cut flowers, have been added. USDA has announced an expanded list of crops covered under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), one… Read More
As I slowly make my way out to go for groceries, I now have a small checklist of items to remember. Of course, the grocery list and purse. And, now, my face covering. I have to admit that… Read More
While we make efforts to follow CDC guidelines for safety during COVID-19, such as wearing a face mask, social distancing, and frequent handwashing, we must also be sure the products we are using are both safe and effective…. Read More
Hello DeSoto and Sarasota County producers! If you, your family, or your employees need or want to be tested for COVID-19, there are free testing sites available in both counties. The tests are free and you do not… Read More
Hello again DeSoto and Sarasota County Producers! I have a small handful of updates for you this afternoon and they fall into these four categories: updates to the Paycheck Protection Program, call for nominations for FL Woman of… Read More
COVID-19 is a virus that has affected many individuals and industries across the county and beyond. You cannot watch the news without hearing an update. Landscapers and those working outside to grow ornamentals, mow lawns, engage in pest management,… Read More
When Aly Morrison was approached about creating national resources for horse owners on essential equine care and personal preparedness plans during the initial outbreak of COVID-19, she immediately offered her design skills and talents. Since October 2019, Morrison,… Read More
Good morning DeSoto and Sarasota County Producers! I hope that you are all doing ok on this Tuesday morning. I have a pile of information for you today. It is organized into three sections so you can find… Read More
Good morning DeSoto and Sarasota County producers! The time has come: Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) applications open on Tuesday, May 26th. This is the federal program designed to reimburse farmers and ranchers who experienced at least a… Read More
