Department of Agriculture Archives - Page 5 of 8

Florida Citrus Harvest Lowest In Decades

July 13, 2017 Statewide

The final forecast of the 2016-2017 season for Florida's struggling citrus industry shows the orange crop falling 16 percent from the previous season.

Florida Farmers Get Precise With Planting

April 24, 2017 Environment

North Central Florida farmers are investing in new precision farming techniques using GPS to save on fuel and fertilizers.

WIC Program Opens New Alachua County Location

April 18, 2017 Florida Good

The Florida Department of Health in Alachua County opened a new WIC office on Monday at the Town Hill office park, replacing the Park Avenue location.

“Fresh From Florida” Hops In Gainesville Beer

April 7, 2017 Statewide

Hops were long believed to not be able to grow in Florida, but UF researchers have managed to grow the plant in Florida. They won a grant with the Florida department of agriculture and brought "Fresh From Florida" ingredients to beer.

Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts Prompt ‘March For Science’ In Gainesville

April 5, 2017 Health and Science

Members of Gainesville's scientific community are preparing a "March for Science" following President Donald Trump's proposed cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Health and Human Services.

Fla. Bill Would Require Mental Evaluation For Concealed Carry

March 3, 2017 Government and politics

A newly filed bill from Florida state Sen. Daphne Campell, R-Miami, would require a mental-health evaluation for a license application to carry a concealed weapon.

Free Meals Give Eastside Students After-School Boost

February 24, 2017 Education

Eastside High students and faculty say they've seen improvements since the Alachua County school launched its after-school meals program at the beginning of the semester.

3 Grants Bring Low-Income Clinic Closer To $500K Goal

February 24, 2017 Health and Science

In the last three months, three grants totaling $50,000 have pushed the Alachua County Organization for Rural Needs Clinic closer to its capital-campaign goal of $500,000.