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SB 686 Just Changed the Rules for Developing Florida Farmland

July 31, 2026 0 Agriculture, Development, Ecosystems, Permitting , , , ,

SB 686 just passed and makes it easier to develop Florida’s agricultural lands. Some think its progress. Others think its very troubling as we see both working agricultural and environmental lands rapidly disappear for residential and commercial development. What does it actually mean and what is right for you?

Prescribed Fire & Ranch Management in Florida

July 28, 2026 0 Agriculture, Ecosystems, Gopher Tortoise, Listed Species , , , , , ,

Prescribed burning is an important part of both environmental land management and range management. Pasture lands (improved and unimproved) are a vital part of the local ecosystem. The proper use of fire as a management tool supports both agricultural and environmental goals and increases the productivity of the land.