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Issue Briefs
These issue briefs have been compiled by the Agricultural Policy Division to provide you with up-to-date information on important issues affecting agriculture in the state of Florida.
For more information on any of these issues, please email the Ag Policy Staff or call them at (352) 374-1544.
April 7, 2008
Florida seeking to adopt California’s emission standards
February 06, 2008
New Proposed H-2A Regulations
DOL Unveiling New H-2A Regulations
To Streamline Processing, Protect Workers
August 22, 2007
Issue Brief on Immigration Enforcement Initiative
Farm Bureau information on new Immigration Enforcement
July 24, 2007
Policy on Immigration Reform
Farm Bureau policy bulletin on Immigration Reform
April 13, 2006
Manure is hazardous waste?
CERCLA and EPCRA regulation of animal manure
July 24, 2007
UPDATED: Electricity Used for Agricultural Purposes Is Exempt from Sales Tax
Electricity used directly or indirectly in production or processing of agricultural farm products on a farm is exempt.
March 23, 2007
Social Security No-match rule changes
Department of Homeland Security announced two federal regulations to help prevent fraudulent Social Security numbers