Application cycle for Rural and Family Lands Protection Program ends Jan. 29

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Contributor The Rural and Family Lands Protection Program partners with Florida farmers and ranchers through rural lands protection easements to preserve working agricultural operations that contribute to Florida's economy and produce our food and fiber. Landowners can now submit their applications to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FCACS) online through Jan. 29. The department will then review the applications for eligibility. More information on the program and the application process can be found at FDACS.gov/RFLPP. “Florida's working agricultural lands are not just fields and pastures – they su