$16 Billion in USDA Aid Now Available, Commissioner Nikki Fried Urges Farmers to Apply

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, applications opened for $16 billion in U.S. Department of Agriculture financial support through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) to help American farmers impacted by COVID-19. Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is urging all eligible Florida farmers and ranchers to apply immediately through their county Farm Service Agency (FSA) office.

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UF/IFAS Awarded USDA Grant To Research Threat To Lettuce

Lettuce is one of the top 10 vegetables cultivated in the U.S., and for good reason. Romaine, iceberg, leaf and butterhead varieties are staples in refrigerators around the world. Used as a basis for salads, as a topping for burgers and sandwiches, as a bread substitute for wraps, and even as a garnish for elegantly plated cuisines, lettuce serves as a recommended source of extra nutrition, much-needed fiber, and fewer added calories to diets.

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‘HELP IS HERE’ WEB PORTAL LAUNCHED TO HELP JOB SEEKERS, EMPLOYERS ACCESS RECOVERY ASSISTANCE

West Pam Beach, Fla. (May 19, 2020) – As businesses across our region reopen, CareerSource Palm Beach County is launching a new ‘Help Is Here’ web portal to assist job seekers and employers in their efforts to access assistance needed for recovery. The new web portal can be accessed   Here  or from the organization’s home page at www.careersourcepbc.com.

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NCAE Advisory for Ag Worker Protection during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Agricultural employers recognize that safe and healthy employees are imperative to the success of their operations.  They also understand that consumers demand delivery of safe, wholesome and nutritious foods.  Consequently, agricultural employers have for years adhered to strict policies assuring the health, hygiene and safety of their employees.  Out of an abundance of caution, employers should remind employees of the following practices to ensure the employees’ health and safety.

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The People of U.S. Sugar Once Again Providing 5,000 Crates of Sweet Corn to Florida Families with Assistance from Pioneer Growers, Duda Farm Fresh Foods and Cheney Brothers

As our vegetable harvest season winds down, the people of U.S. Sugar announced today they will make another large contribution of 5,000 crates of Florida-grown Glades sweet corn to families across Southwest and South Florida starting tomorrow in cooperation with Pioneer Growers, Duda Farm Fresh Foods and Cheney Brothers. The recently harvested sweet corn was grown by Glades farmers, packaged by Pioneer Growers and Duda Farm Fresh Foods and will be delivered by Cheney Brothers.

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