FL: Sustainable Agriculture and Farming
On Earth Day, Environmentalists Push to Save Bees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Today is Earth Day, and environmental advocates are calling on citizens to do their part to save the bees. National …
Native Plants Turn Backyards Into Nature Preserves
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Spring is just a few days away, and the National Audubon Society is promoting plant growth that will help animals that roam …
Groups Call Wendy's Tomato Policies Rotten
TAMPA, Fla. – "Hold the tomatoes" until they're responsibly sourced, that's the call behind a boycott of Wendy's fast-food eateries planned for …
Controlled Burns Threaten Rare Florida Butterflies
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Controlled burns could wipe out rare north Florida butterflies if they're not done with insect habitat in mind, according …
"Big Sugar" Getting a Sweet Deal from Florida Lawmakers?
HOMESTEAD, Fla. - With the passage of Amendment One in the November election, Florida now has the funds to protect the Everglades and the state's …
New Safety Regulations Could Root Out Local Food
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The landscape of Florida's farming industry could change drastically if new food-safety regulations take effect. The changes come …
Toxic Slime, Algae Make Some Florida Beaches a "Ghost Town"
SEWELL’S POINT, Fla. – The thousands of Floridians and tourists planning to enjoy the last of summer on this Labor Day weekend will find …
NWF: Gardening Can Help Wildlife in Florida
MELBOURNE, Fla. – It's likely many Floridians will choose to play in the dirt a little bit over the Memorial Day weekend - and there's a way to …
Report Asks: Biofuel Crop or Invasive Weed?
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Biofuels are hot new crops around the nation, but a new report urges caution before plowing to seed the fields. The National …
Fake vs. Real Christmas Trees? A Surprising Answer
EUSTIS, Fla. - Many Floridians will soon be making the big decision of this season: whether to buy a real Christmas tree or a fake fir. It's a choice …
Farm Act Could Boost FL Family Farm Subsidies
OCALA, Fla. - Legislation introduced in Congress could level the playing field for farmers in Florida and elsewhere. The Rural America Preservation …
Mississippi Flooding Worsens Gulf Environment
PENSACOLA, Fla. - The most severe flooding of the Mississippi River in many decades has earned it a "special mention" in American Rivers' annual list …