Farm Worker Protection Standard Updates take Effect in 2017

Farm Worker Protection Standard Updates take Effect in 2017

Beverly James, UF/IFAS Communications Service The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is getting the word out on updates to the federal Worker Protection Standard. Changes take effect January 2017. The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is...
New Rules for Medicated Feed Go Into Effect in January

New Rules for Medicated Feed Go Into Effect in January

On January 1, 2017 medicated feeds for livestock will no longer be sold “over-the-counter” (OTC) through feed dealers. Under the direction of the US Food and Drug Administration, feeds that include antimicrobial drugs will be transitioning to Veterinary...

New Website for Interstate Cattle Transportation Rules

Interstate Movement of Cattle The National Institute of Animal Agriculture (NIAA) and the United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) have partnered together to create a website, InterstateLivestock.com,  which provides current rules and regulations for anyone...
New & Improved Agritourism Law: What does it mean?

New & Improved Agritourism Law: What does it mean?

Mary Beth Henry, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County Horticulture Agent Agritourism marries Florida’s two largest industries, tourism and agriculture, to provide an on farm recreational experience for consumers.  Florida experienced record tourism in 2015, with 105 million...

EPA Announces Revisions to Worker Protection Standard

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced revisions to the 1992 Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS). This change is intended to improve workers health protections and make them comparable to the standards in other industries. These modifications...