Commissioner of Agriculture of Florida — Press

MEDIA ADVISORY: Commissioner Wilton Simpson to Host Farm Bill Listening Sessions With Representatives Scott Franklin and Kat Cammack

Sep 26, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Preliminary Damage Assessment for Timber Following Hurricane Idalia

Sep 25, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Seizure of Over 1,700 Illegal Hemp, THC-O, Mushroom Products from South Florida Business

Sep 22, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Cost-Share Assistance for Agricultural Producers Impacted by Hurricane Idalia

Sep 21, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Funding Available for Florida's Urban and Community Forests

Sep 21, 2023

Statement from Commissioner Wilton Simpson on the Closure of the Georgia-Pacific Foley Cellulose Facility in Taylor County

Sep 19, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces the Protection of 13,371 Acres of Ranchland through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program

Sep 18, 2023

Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement Makes Felony Retail Fuel Theft Arrest

Sep 15, 2023

Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement Makes Arrest Related to Organized Retail Fuel Theft Activities

Sep 14, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Applauds Federal Legislation Introduced to Provide Emergency Relief Funding for Natural Disasters

Sep 7, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Requests Flexibility in Federal Disaster Programs for Florida Agriculture Industry Impacted by Hurricane Idalia

Sep 6, 2023

FDACS Provides Update on Hurricane Idalia Response and Recovery Efforts

Sep 1, 2023

FDACS Provides Update on Hurricane Idalia Response and Recovery Efforts

Aug 31, 2023

FDACS Provides Update on Efforts to Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Idalia

Aug 30, 2023

FDACS Provides Update on Tampa Bay Area Fuel Contamination Issue

Aug 29, 2023

UPDATE: FDACS Identifies Potential Fuel Contamination at the Port of Tampa

Aug 27, 2023

FDACS Identifies Potential Fuel Contamination at the Port of Tampa

Aug 27, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson and Tampa General Hospital Host Roundtable Discussion on Florida’s Efforts to Protect Children from High-Potency Hemp Products

Aug 16, 2023

Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement Makes Felony Arrests in Hamilton County

Aug 11, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Sheriff Wayne Ivey Announce Statewide Vehicular Heatstroke Prevention Initiative

Aug 11, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Reminds Local Governments of New Law Prohibiting Special Assessments on Agricultural Land

Aug 9, 2023

Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement Arrests Members of Tampa Bay Area Retail Theft Ring

Aug 7, 2023

Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement Makes Felony Arrest Related to Central Florida Fuel Thefts

Aug 4, 2023

Guidelines Announced for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals and Milk Programs

Aug 2, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Highlights Historic Interest in Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, Results of Application Cycle

Jul 28, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Florida’s Largest Ever Hemp Inspection Sweep, ‘Operation Kandy Krush,’ Uncovers Nearly 70,000 Illegal Products Targeting Children

Jul 25, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Nearly $3 Million Available to Landowners for Florida's Future Forests Program

Jul 20, 2023

Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement Makes Felony Arrest Related to Eight Retail Fuel Theft Cases

Jul 5, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Florida Forest Service Provide Fire Safety Tips for Fourth of July Celebrations

Jun 29, 2023

Giant African Land Snail Quarantine Established in Broward County

Jun 20, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Opening of Application Cycle for Rural and Family Lands Protection Program

Jun 12, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces 2023 Winners of Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award

May 30, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Seeks Nominations for 2023 Woman of the Year in Agriculture Award

May 25, 2023

Florida Preserves Historic Number of Agricultural Operations Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program

May 23, 2023

33 Stolen Semi-Trailers Recovered in Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement Operation

May 19, 2023

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Highlights Summer BreakSpot Program

May 18, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Aquaculture Education Training Workshop, Grants Available to Florida Teachers

May 11, 2023

Wounded Veterans Invited to Apply for Upcoming Operation Outdoor Freedom Events

May 9, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Reminds Floridians to Report Suspicious Fires During Arson Awareness Week

May 8, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Celebrates Historic Legislative Session Delivering for Florida Agriculture

May 5, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Applauds Legislature for Passing SB 264 and Protecting Florida’s Food Supply from Hostile Foreign Nations

May 4, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Applauds Legislature for Passing ‘Florida Arms and Ammo Act’

May 2, 2023

Florida Forest Service Helps Landowners Prevent Southern Pine Beetle Outbreaks

May 1, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Applauds Federal Legislation Introduced to Conserve Florida Agricultural Lands

Apr 27, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Opens New Facility to Provide Outdoor Experiences for Florida's Wounded Veterans

Apr 26, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces New Appointees to Florida State Fair Authority Board

Apr 24, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Issues Emergency Rule to Help Meet Fuel Demand Following South Florida Flooding

Apr 21, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Florida Forest Service Highlight Current Wildfire Threats, Urge Residents to Be Wildfire Ready

Apr 6, 2023

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Appointment of Rick Dolan as Director of the Florida Forest Service

Apr 5, 2023

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Calls for 2023-2024 Agriscience Education Leadership Program Nominations

Apr 4, 2023