Beekeeping bill keeps moving in Senate after League of Cities drops its stinger
\n(Florida Tribune © 02/03/2012)
A bill that would prohibit local governments from regulating beekeeping is buzzing through the Senate after cities dropped their opposition.\r\n\r\nBeekeeping is a $13 million industry in Florida and beekeeping provides an e");
document.write("stimated $20 million in increased production for fruits and vegetables that benefit from pollination. Some cities and counties, however, have banned beekeeping or restricted ...\n
Feds announce $40M for forest restoration projects
\n(Lakeland Ledger © 02/03/2012) (Registration Required)\n
The Obama adminis");
document.write("tration announced Thursday that $40 million is going to new forest restoration projects intended to boost timber production and create jobs while making forests healthier and less vulnerable to wildfire.\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\nAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said that over the next three years, the 10 projects from Oregon to North Carolina will expand the number of acres thinned and resto...\n
Farmers, Ag Producers Rally To Keep FSA Office Open In Molino
\n(NorthEscambia.com © 02/03/2012)
The Molino FSA Office administers farm commodities, crop insurance, credit, environmental conservation and emergency assistance for farmers and ranchers in Escambia County. On January 9, the USDA announced the proposed closure of the office, forcing the farmers to drive to Milton or Brewton for FSA services....\n
County has driest January on record
\n(The Palm Beach Post News © 02/03/2012)
January was uncommonly good for tourism but the record-setting lack of rain has water managers on edge.\r\n\r\nWater levels remain adequate, despite what was the driest January since record-keeping began in 1932.\r\n\r\nA mere 0.16 inches of rain fell across the 16-county region monitored by the South Florida Water Management District. Average January rainfall is 1.93 inches....\n
Child farm worker plan changes
\n(Winter Haven News Chief © 02/02/2012)
WASHINGTON - Under pressure from farm groups, the Labor Department has agreed to modify a plan that's intended to keep children away from some of the most dangerous farm jobs.\n \n \n\nThe proposal now will have broader exemptions for children whose parents own or operate farms, or h");
document.write("ave a substantial interest in a farm partnership or corporation, officials said Wednesday.\n\nThe rules would ban chil...\n
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