ORLANDO, Fla. – State officials have launched a one-stop-shop site to offer assistance to Florida’s farmers and consumers during the coronavirus pandemic.
The new resource aims to help out those who need to sell food items and others who need help finding their next meal. [UPDATED LIST: How to buy straight from Florida’s farmers hurt by coronavirus pandemic] The Keep Florida Growing page, launched by Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried, includes the “Florida Farm To You” commodities list, which is updated daily with information to contact Florida food growers selling fresh food items near you.
The list was launched last week in an effort to connect consumers with food producers who are struggling due to closures linked to the