As Florida’s 2026 legislative session begins, our state stands at another pivotal moment for conservation. The decisions made ...
I urge lawmakers and citizens alike to support and increase funding for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program and ...
The Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) has preserved over 225,000 acres of working agricultural land in the last 25 years. The Legislature must increase its funding.
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Florida land rush: Farmers line up to save soil from sprawl
Hundreds of Florida farmers and ranchers are rushing to make sure their fields stay green forever, rejecting the lure of ...
Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Monday more than 500 landowners have applied for conservation easements ...
The Florida Senate is not giving up on a “rural renaissance.” Wednesday, the second day of the regular legislative session, ...
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton gaveled in the chamber Tuesday for 2026 legislative session, outlining his priorities of revitalizing rural Florida and cutting costs — while offering a tribute ...
The Senate on Jan. 14 passed the bill boosting funding for rural areas that’s a top priority for Senate President Ben ...
As Florida lawmakers gavel in the 2026 legislative session, Senate President Ben Albritton says he’s entering the year ...
The Rural Renaissance plan creates opportunities to expand education, increase health care services and modernize commerce.
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