AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Safety Update: The CDC says the Cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce is officially over, though the FDA will keep investigating; Florida’s Charlotte County reported six cases as the investigation winds down. Local Governance & Oversight: A lawsuit challenges Charlotte County’s “Waterside” plan, arguing the county bypassed public input and proper zoning/comprehensive plan steps while marketing it as citrus-to-preserve restoration. Ag Workforce & Worker Protections: A multi-state action targets Costa Farms’ nurseries, including an Apotheke, Florida site, pushing for heat protections like water, shade, and paid breaks for nursery workers. Urban Forestry After Storms: North Port completed a Sumter Boulevard replanting after Hurricane Ian, adding 85 canopy trees funded partly through a Florida FDACS hurricane recovery grant. FDACS Licensing: Registration opened for FDACS free pesticide license exam administration days in Tallahassee on Nov. 2–3, with voucher-based advance sign-up required. Citrus Pressure: A federal report says Florida has lost nearly 21% of its citrus farms over the last year, highlighting ongoing squeeze on citrus land.
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