2024 Press Releases

2024 Press Releases

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December

December 2026 Press Releases
December 24	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Issues Emergency Order 2024-CHRISTMAS
December 18	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Opening of Application Cycle for Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
December 17	Governor, Cabinet Approve Protection of Over 62,000 Acres of Working Florida Farms, Ranches
December 16	Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Santa Claus Offer Personalized Certificates for Florida Kids
December 13	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preservation of Florida Family Farms Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
December 11	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Holds Ceremonial Groundbreaking for New Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Facility
December 10	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Delivers Fresh From Florida Christmas Trees to Florida Capitol
December 9	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Launches $5M Grant Program to Support Energy Efficiency at Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
December 6	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preservation of Highlands County Ranch Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program

November

November 2026 Press Releases
November 22	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Shares Fresh From Florida Thanksgiving Recipes
November 20	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Highlights Agricultural Lands to be Preserved With $47 Million in Recently Announced Partner Funding
November 14	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preservation of Hendry County Ranch Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program

October

October 2026 Press Releases
October 25	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Warns of Increased Fire Danger in Florida Due to Hurricane Debris, Dry Weather
October 23	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 2025 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees
October 22	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preservation of Florida Farmland Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
October 17	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Urges USDA to Issue Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Milton Agricultural Damage
October 15	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Launches Loan Program for Florida Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Milton
October 4	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Approval of First Loan for Hurricane Helene Impacted Florida Farmers
October 4	Operation Outdoor Freedom Receives Historic Donation to Support Florida’s Wounded Veterans

September

September 2026 Press Releases
September 23	Aided by Cutting-Edge Technology, Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement Makes Felony Arrest of Suspect with Stolen Vehicle, Drugs
September 10	Wounded Veterans Invited to Register for Upcoming Operation Outdoor Freedom Fishing and Hunting Events
September 4	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preservation of Florida Farmland Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program

August

August 2026 Press Releases
August 20	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Approval of First Loan for Hurricane Debby Impacted Florida Farmers
August 16	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preservation of Florida Family Farm Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
August 15	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preservation of Florida Family Farm Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
August 9	Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson Launches Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program for Florida Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Debby
August 8	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Historic Partnership to Increase Florida-Grown Beef, Eggs, Dairy Provided to Florida Food Banks
August 6	Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson Announces Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program to Open for Florida Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Debby

July

July 2026 Press Releases
July 31	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preservation of Florida Family Farm Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
July 31	Guidelines Announced for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals and Milk Programs
July 26	Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Issues Stop-Sale Order for Dangerous, Psychedelic Food Products Targeting Children
July 24	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces $2 Million Available to Florida Landowners to Improve Forest Health
July 23	Florida Has Record-Setting Year for Applying Prescribed Fire
July 16	Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement Arrests Suspected Arsonist in Connection with Santa Rosa County Wildfire
July 11	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Historic Enforcement Actions Against Hemp Companies for Violations of Florida Law
July 10	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preservation of Florida Family Farm Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
July 1	Florida Forest Service Launches Online Tree Seedling Sale

June

June 2026 Press Releases
June 18	Florida Forest Service Opens Applications for Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program
June 17	Fresh From Florida Hits 1 Million Followers Mark
June 12	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Applauds Governor DeSantis and Florida Legislature for Funding Critical Investments in Florida Agriculture, Natural Res...
June 12	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Protection of 1,800-Acre Florida Cattle Ranch

May

May 2026 Press Releases
May 29	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preservation of Florida Family Farm Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
May 28	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Applications Open for Aquaculture Classroom Systems for Florida Educators
May 21	FDACS Provides Information on Florida Energy Rebate Programs
May 16	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Honors Land Conservation Families
May 13	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Issues Updated Emergency Rule to Further Protect Florida Livestock from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
May 8	FDACS Provides Update on HPAI and Dairy
May 6	Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Florida Forest Service Remind Floridians to Report Suspicious Fires During Arson Awareness Week
May 1	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preservation of Florida Family Farm Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program

April

April 2026 Press Releases
April 24	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 2024 Winner of Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award
April 23	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 2024 Woman of the Year in Agriculture
April 17	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Over 186,000 Packages of Hemp Products Targeting Children Uncovered During Inspection
April 12	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Issues Emergency Rule to Further Protect Florida Livestock from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
April 10	Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Florida Forest Service Highlight Current Wildfire Conditions, Urge Residents to Be Wildfire Ready
April 9	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Calls for 2024-2025 Agriscience Education Leadership Program Nominations
April 1	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Commends Florida Forest Service for Successful Firebreak Work, Preventing Home Destruction on Garcon Point

March

March 2026 Press Releases
March 29	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Applauds Heroic Actions by Agricultural Law Enforcement Officers
March 27	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Highlights Record-Setting Prescribed Fire Season
March 26	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Protection of Over 8,000 Acres of Florida Agricultural Land
March 18	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Celebrates Preservation of Over 100,000 Acres of Florida Agricultural Lands
March 8	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Highlights Legislative Achievements for Florida Agriculture, Consumers
March 6	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Applauds Florida Legislature for Passing SB 1084 and Protecting Florida Agriculture, Consumers

February

February 2026 Press Releases
February 16	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Issues Statement After JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock Drop Out of Anti-Agriculture U.N. Climate Alliance
February 13	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Over $4.5M Approved for Florida Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Idalia
February 12	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Applauds Senate Resolution Recognizing ‘Florida Wildlife Corridor Day’
February 12	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preservation of Three Florida Family Farms Through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
February 2	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces $1M Approved Through Hurricane Idalia Recovery Loan Program

January

January 2026 Press Releases
January 26	Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson Announces Approval of First Loan for Hurricane Idalia Impacted Florida Farmers
January 26	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preservation of Three Florida Family Farms Through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
January 26	Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Florida Forest Service Kick Off Prescribed Fire Awareness Week
January 22	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Seeks Nominations for 2024 Woman of the Year in Agriculture and Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Awards
January 16	Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson, Legislative Leaders Launch Hurricane Idalia Recovery Programs for Florida Farmers
January 8	Constitutional Amendment Proposed to Support Florida Agriculture by Eliminating Multiple Taxation of Agricultural Production
January 5	Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces First Acquisition of Permanent Rural Land Protection Easement Through Department’s Sole Authority

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