AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFlood Recovery: Florida citrus growers are assessing flood damage, with a Vero Beach family grove reporting crop losses after historic South Florida flooding. Lake Istokpoga flooding also swamped farms and stranded residents, while Florida cowboys helped rescue farm animals. Aquaculture: Pine Island Redfish has begun building a Southwest Florida facility to expand production of locally raised redfish, following successful harvests at its Sarasota pilot site. Farmland Protection: State conservation easements will preserve nearly 830 acres across three working farms and ranches in DeSoto, Polk and St. Johns counties while allowing agriculture to continue. Farm Workforce: Marion County veterans Karen and Joshua Slenker are building a diversified farm producing poultry, livestock, seasonal crops and artisan foods. Crop Advising: Florida Farm Bureau named UF/IFAS crop adviser Elizabeth Malek its 2026 Crop Advisor of the Year.
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