As Florida's lawmakers and business community continue to create the infrastructure for a booming hemp industry, there are obstacles that must still be overcome.
read moreThe Development of Florida's Hemp Industry [PODCAST]
The development of the hemp industry here in Florida is unfolding under the management of Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried. At this year's annual Lay of the Land Conference, Dan Russell, an [...]
read moreThe Difference Between Industrial Hemp and Marijuana
It is of utmost importance to note that industrial hemp is NOT the same as marijuana. While both fall under the cannabis species of plant, there are a number of notable differences between the [...]
read moreHemp Legislation Update: Passage of The SAFE Act of 2019
Hemp, which is differentiated from marijuana by its low content of THC, is one of the most exciting alternative crop opportunities for Florida's farmers and landowners. At the University of [...]
read moreThe Evolution of East Coast Agriculture with Jeff Cusson [VIDEO]
The development of the agricultural sector here on the eastern coast of the United States is a history that goes back hundreds of years. Here in the state of Florida, we have a long tradition of [...]
read more5 Alternative Crops For Florida's Farmers
Florida has a rich agricultural heritage and many of our state's farmers are looking to participate in the harvesting of alternative crops. While Florida is most famous for it's growth of citrus, [...]
read morePomegranates: A Delicious Alternative Crop for Floridians
Florida’s citrus industry has long been a pillar of our state economy, and the most famous type of citrus are the famous Florida oranges. But for those Florida landowners looking to venture into a [...]
read moreFlorida Ag Commissioner Establishes Hemp Advisory Committee
Florida’s lawmakers and agricultural leaders are underway in establishing a hemp industry . The most recent step taken by Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried was the announcement of the [...]
read moreArtichokes: An Alternative Crop For Florida's Farmers
While Florida’s agricultural sector is most often attributed with citrus, many of our state’s farmers are looking to branch into alternative crops. Agricultural diversity makes for a stronger and [...]
read moreBeer Hops: Brewing A New Alternative Crop for Florida’s Farmers
Following the destruction of many of Florida’s agricultural properties by Hurricane Michael, many of Florida’s farmers are turning to alternative crops to replace crops that were destroyed. [...]
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