Hundreds of Florida farmers and ranchers are rushing to make sure their fields stay green forever, rejecting the lure of ...

As Florida’s 2026 legislative session begins, our state stands at another pivotal moment for conservation. The decisions made ...

I urge lawmakers and citizens alike to support and increase funding for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program and ...

Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Monday more than 500 landowners have applied for conservation easements ...

The Senate on Jan. 14 passed the bill boosting funding for rural areas that’s a top priority for Senate President Ben ...

Florida Senate President Ben Albritton gaveled in the chamber Tuesday for 2026 legislative session, outlining his priorities of revitalizing rural Florida and cutting costs — while offering a tribute ...

Sen. Corey Simon and the Florida Rural Economic Development Association hosted Rural Counties Day at the Capitol on Thursday, celebrating what organizers described as Florida’s “rural renaissance” and ...

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet could be poised to approve spending more than $318 million to buy conservation land and enter other deals that would shield rural properties from ...

The Florida Senate is not giving up on a “rural renaissance.” Wednesday, the second day of the regular legislative session, ...

As Florida lawmakers gavel in the 2026 legislative session, Senate President Ben Albritton says he’s entering the year ...