Environmental News & Issues

Awards recognize environmental stewardship by Suwannee River Basin farmers and ranchers

Twenty-nine Suwannee River Basin farmers and ranchers were recognized for their superior natural resource stewardship during the 8th Annual CARES dinner held at the Dwight Stansel farm in Suwannee County on July 1.

Northern Everglades farmers receive accolades for environmental stewardship
Twenty-nine farmers were honored for their environmental stewardship Thursday at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center. The owners of the agricultural operations were recognized by Florida Farm Bureau’s County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship (CARES) program...

Indian River citrus growers receive accolades for environmental stewardship
Ft. Pierce, Fla. - Six citrus growers were honored for their environmental stewardship Wednesday at the Indian River Citrus Seminar. Shinn Groves, Golden River Fruit Company, The Florida Research Center, Sunrise Citrus Partners, Latt Maxy Corporation and Cassens Grove Service were all recognized...

Suwannee County Farm Bureau at 'Christmas on the Square' in Live Oak
Suwannee County Farm Bureau members will have a booth at this year's "Christmas on the Square" in downtown Live Oak on Saturday, Dec. 1. Members of the Young Farmer and Rancher group will be on hand to talk about Farm Bureau initiatives...

Farmers recognized for environmental stewardship
Fourteen Santa Fe River Basin farmers involved in the Suwannee River Partnership CARES program received awards for their exceptional environmental stewardship at Suzanne De Champlain's Heaven's Gate Farm in Gilchrist County on Oct. 30...

Farmers to be recognized for environmental stewardship
Fourteen Santa Fe River Basin farmers involved in the Suwannee River Partnership CARES program will receive awards for their exceptional environmental stewardship at Suzanne DeChamplain's Heaven's Gate Farm in Gilchrist County on Oct. 30...