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Meet "Skeeter" - Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Adds Specialized Brush Trucks to Stregthen Fire Response

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) continues to strengthen its fleet with the addition of four new specialized brush fire trucks, often referred to as "Skeeter" units. County officials say the trucks will help HCFR tackle fast-moving brush fires more efficiently. In 2026 alone, HCFR has already responded…

Office Closure

We apologize for the inconvenience, but our office will be temporarily closed due to painting. The office will be closed from Friday, May 1st through Friday, May 8th. We will reopen on Monday, May 11th.

Support Local. Support Conservation.

Do you like supporting local businesses, fresh Florida products, and conservation? This is for you! $2 per bottle sold will be donated to Conservation Florida, a local nonprofit dedicated to saving Florida's water, wildlife, and wild places! Click the link below to learn more.

Low Interest Federal Disaster Loans - U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida who sustained economic losses caused by adverse weather. Please visit the link below to learn more or to search for your…

Our Recent "In The Field" Magazine Article!

Protecting agriculture in Hillsborough County is at the heart of our mission. Click the link below to learn how we’re supporting cattle producers, and our future plans, to preserve soil, safeguard water resources, and protect working lands across our county.

Take the Florida Organic Growers Survey!

The Florida Organic Growers are conducting an Florida Agricultural Land Access & Organic Transition Survey to better understand the experiences of people across the state who are seeking land for farming, whether you are currently farming, in the process of securing land, or aspiring to start a farm in the…

Organic Certification Gains Traction

Check out this article about how growers turning to organic certifications.

Agricultural Producers Can Soon Apply for Over $600M in Hurricane Disaster Relief

Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Agricultural Producers Can Soon Apply for Over $600M in Hurricane Disaster Relief, Asks Federal Government to Use Approved Program to Immediately Fund Relief for the 2026 Ice Storm

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Rebuilding for Tomorrow - Hillsborough County Disaster Recovery

On Friday, May 1, Hillsborough County homeowners that meet eligibility requirements will be able to apply for relief funds as part of the County’s Rebuilding for Tomorrow Homeowner Repair and…

Soil filters water naturally, removing impurities and protecting water quality before it reaches streams and rivers.

NACD Stewardship Week 2026 - Day 5

As water travels through soil, it slows down, spreads out, and many impurities are removed, helping protect water quality before it reaches streams and rivers.

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Key Senate and House Bills to Watch

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Meet "Skeeter" - Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Adds Specialized Brush Trucks to Stregthen Fire Response

Office Closure

Support Local. Support Conservation.

Low Interest Federal Disaster Loans - U.S. Small Business Administration

Our Recent "In The Field" Magazine Article!

Take the Florida Organic Growers Survey!

Organic Certification Gains Traction

Agricultural Producers Can Soon Apply for Over $600M in Hurricane Disaster Relief

Join a Meeting

Contact Us

Equipment Survey

Strategic Plan

Calendar

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Rebuilding for Tomorrow - Hillsborough County Disaster Recovery

NACD Stewardship Week 2026 - Day 5

Key Senate and House Bills to Watch

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Meet "Skeeter" - Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Adds Specialized Brush Trucks to Stregthen Fire Response

Office Closure

Support Local. Support Conservation.

Low Interest Federal Disaster Loans - U.S. Small Business Administration

Our Recent "In The Field" Magazine Article!

Take the Florida Organic Growers Survey!

Organic Certification Gains Traction

Agricultural Producers Can Soon Apply for Over $600M in Hurricane Disaster Relief

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