florida farmers /tags/florida-farmers florida farmers en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:05:30 GMT Some Florida farmers reduce crops as deportation fears drive workers away /npr-breaking-news/2025-08-20/some-florida-farmers-reduce-crops-as-deportation-fears-drive-workers-away U.S. farmers are feeling the impact of Trump's immigration crackdown. In some communities, immigration raids have slowed farm operations. NPR reports from Central Florida's strawberry region. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:05:30 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2025-08-20/some-florida-farmers-reduce-crops-as-deportation-fears-drive-workers-away Jasmine Garsd New study finds Florida farmers concerned over weather, financial insecurity /environment/2025-06-05/new-study-finds-florida-farmers-concerned-over-weather-financial-insecurity The Atlantic Hurricane season is bringing uncertainty to Florida farmers. That's according to a new report from the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and partners Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:37:00 GMT /environment/2025-06-05/new-study-finds-florida-farmers-concerned-over-weather-financial-insecurity Marian Summerall Farmworkers in Wimauma say climate change is drying out the land and harming their health /news/2022-06-28/farmworkers-in-wimauma-say-climate-change-is-drying-out-the-land-and-harming-their-health A farmworker, plumber and advocate describe their experiences with climate change, including less work in the fields as fruit plants dry up in rural Hillsborough County. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:23:00 GMT /news/2022-06-28/farmworkers-in-wimauma-say-climate-change-is-drying-out-the-land-and-harming-their-health Jessica Meszaros Florida residents drop sugarcane burning lawsuit /news/2022-02-28/florida-residents-drop-sugarcane-burning-lawsuit Attorneys from both sides agreed that the case, which claimed the burns reduce property values and compromise air quality, should be dismissed. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:45:46 GMT /news/2022-02-28/florida-residents-drop-sugarcane-burning-lawsuit The Associated Press Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Palm Beach County losing farmland, how psychedelics affect our mind and body /2022-01-31/rep-wasserman-schultz-palm-beach-county-losing-farmland-how-psychedelics-affect-our-mind-and-body Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is pushing a bill looking to keep insurrectionists out of office. Plus, Palm Beach County farmers are losing ground to developers. And a UM researcher decided to look at the impact of psychedelics on health during the pandemic. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 21:38:56 GMT /2022-01-31/rep-wasserman-schultz-palm-beach-county-losing-farmland-how-psychedelics-affect-our-mind-and-body Leslie Ovalle Atkinson What climate change means for Florida strawberry farmers /news/2022-01-03/what-climate-change-means-for-florida-strawberry-farmers A warming climate could bring more rain in the winter months, making berries more vulnerable to fungal diseases and pests. Mon, 03 Jan 2022 15:07:02 GMT /news/2022-01-03/what-climate-change-means-for-florida-strawberry-farmers Bradley George Florida's farmers are grappling with transportation problems as the supply chain issues linger /local-news/2021-12-03/floridas-farmers-are-grappling-with-transportation-problems-as-the-supply-chain-issues-linger Products such as seeds, fertilizers and chemicals are slow to arrive, and their prices are on the rise. Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:58:47 GMT /local-news/2021-12-03/floridas-farmers-are-grappling-with-transportation-problems-as-the-supply-chain-issues-linger Jim Turner - News Service of Florida 'A Drop In The Bucket': Black Farmers Say Blocked USDA Program Wouldn't Provide Equity To All Farmers /news/2021-07-01/a-drop-in-the-bucket-black-farmers-say-blocked-usda-program-wouldnt-provide-equity-to-all-farmers $4 billion in loan forgiveness meant to aid minority farmers is tied up in a legal battle. On one side is the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trying to remedy its long history of discriminating against farmers of color. On the other is a white farmer from Jennings, Florida. He argues the loan forgiveness program violates his rights. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 22:13:49 GMT /news/2021-07-01/a-drop-in-the-bucket-black-farmers-say-blocked-usda-program-wouldnt-provide-equity-to-all-farmers Robbie Gaffney New Statewide Council Will Review Everyday Challenges Of Farmworkers /news/2021-06-29/new-statewide-council-will-review-everyday-challenges-of-farmworkers Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is creating a new council that will look at the everyday challenges of farmworkers. That includes access to healthcare, living conditions, and more. Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:28:59 GMT /news/2021-06-29/new-statewide-council-will-review-everyday-challenges-of-farmworkers Robbie Gaffney Judge Blocks Aid To Minority Farmers, Sides With White North Florida Farmer /news/2021-06-24/judge-blocks-aid-to-minority-farmers-sides-with-white-north-florida-farmer Siding with a white farmer from North Florida, a U.S. district judge has blocked a federal plan to provide loan relief to Black and other minority farmers who historically faced discrimination. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 23:06:03 GMT /news/2021-06-24/judge-blocks-aid-to-minority-farmers-sides-with-white-north-florida-farmer The News Service of Florida