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Florida Legislature Pass New Right to Farm Act That Protects Sugar Industry From Health-Related Lawsuits

Saturday, April 24, 2021 • The Florida legislature passed an expansion to the Right to Farm Act this week. The measure provides the agriculture industry extra protection from lawsuits regarding sugarcane burning.
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The ordinance already passed the Ocala Planning and Zoning Commission with a 5-2 vote. Photo: Flickr Creative Commons

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Ocala Residents Would be Allowed to Raise Backyard Chickens, If Ordinance Passes

Monday, June 10, 2019 • Ocala might be getting some new feathery residents if an ordinance that allows backyard chickens passes.
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It’s part of the farm bill passed by Congress, and if these new measures are adopted that could mean more people in Central Florida will go hungry. Photo: Flickr Creative Commons

Health

What Changes to SNAP Mean for Food-Insecure People in Florida

Wednesday, December 26, 2018 • The Department of Agriculture is proposing stricter requirements for people receiving food stamps.
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Florida Legislature Pass New Right to Farm Act That Protects Sugar Industry From Health-Related Lawsuits

Ocala Residents Would be Allowed to Raise Backyard Chickens, If Ordinance Passes

What Changes to SNAP Mean for Food-Insecure People in Florida

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