Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2023
2min0
Walmsley is rejoining FBFF after working as Senior Director of Government Affairs for the American Farm Bureau in Washington.
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Drew WilsonJuly 31, 2023Drew WilsonApril 21, 2022
2min0
'Ms. Larkin has built invaluable relationships with legislators, staff and members that will serve her well in this new role.'
Kelly HayesOctober 8, 2020
5min506
The organization has 60 county Farm Bureaus and represents more than 136,000 members.
Ryan NicolMarch 18, 2019
6min354
They say keeping the lake low could cause problems for South Florida.
Jacob OglesFebruary 2, 2019
5min677
USDA officials say funding will combat unwarranted retaliation against U.S. farmers.
Drew WilsonMay 24, 2018
4min361
Hopping Green & Sams reeled in up to $300,000 in lobbying pay during the first quarter of 2018, keeping pace with its earnings during the same three-month stretch in 2017. The full-service law firm reported earning up to $250,000 for its legislative efforts and up to $50,000 for executive branch work. Median compensation estimates peg […]
Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 4, 2016
13min265
Whether it’s at the ballpark or the beach, setting off fireworks or firing up the grill, Floridians will celebrate the July 4 holiday in style. The National Retail Federation predicts Americans will spend $71.34 per household on average on food for barbecues. The organization — which has been conducting its annual Independence Day survey since 2003 […]
Bruce RitchieApril 8, 20155min175
A Senate comprehensive water bill was rewritten Wednesday with changes requested from business and environmental groups, but neither side is yet supporting the bill. SB 918 would establish springs protection zones, provide consistency in pollution regulations dealing with Lake Okeechobee, and incorporate Central Florida water supply planning in state law. The bill passed its second […]
Bruce RitchieMarch 26, 2015
5min246
Despite opposition from environmental groups, a House committee on Thursday voted to file a bill allowing the Cabinet to give state park lands to adjacent landowners. The committee bill, SAC 15-02, also would establish “low-impact agriculture” as a management goal for state lands along with existing goals such as recreation and protection of endangered species. Rep. […]
Bruce RitchieMarch 24, 2015
6min200
Counties, agriculture, industry groups and environmentalists all raised concerns Tuesday as a Senate committee passed its first version of a water bill. House Speaker Steve Crisafulli and Senate President Andy Gardiner have said passing water legislation is a top priority in the 2015 Legislative Session. The House bill, opposed by environmentalists, passed the chamber 106-9 […]