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County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship (CARES) Program

FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 15, 2026

38 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship (CARES) Program

Purpose: Recognizes farmers and ranchers who demonstrate exemplary environmental stewardship to protect Florida's natural resources.

Geographic Scope: Florida (all counties)

Program History: Operating for more than two decades

Eligible Applicants:

  • Farmers and ranchers (any type, including timber growers and aquaculture farmers)

  • Agricultural producers operating inside or outside of Basin Management Action Plans (BMAPs)

  • Self-nominations accepted

  • Nominations from County Farm Bureaus, fellow farmers/ranchers, or other parties

    • Focus Areas - Conservation Practices Considered:

  • Water Quality and Water Conservation: Preserve or improve water quality, recharge and/or reduce overall use within or adjacent to an agricultural operation

  • Land Conservation and Soil Health: Reduce and/or prevent soil erosion while protecting natural areas and local habitats

  • Pesticide/Nutrient Management: Use pesticides/nutrients responsibly, maximizing benefits and minimizing potential adverse environmental effects

  • Waste Management/Recycling: Reduce waste by recycling agricultural by-products and waste products on site

    • Evaluation Criteria:

  • Effectiveness of natural resource protection

  • Compliance with implemented environmental stewardship practices

  • Alignment with guidelines from Natural Resource Conservation Services, Florida's Water Management Districts, and other agencies

    • Timeline:

  • Nominations accepted until May 15 annually

  • Recipients notified no later than July 1

    • Contact: [email protected] or (352) 374-1542

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    How to Nominate:

  • Use the online submission form

  • Can be submitted by County Farm Bureaus, farmers/ranchers themselves, or fellow caretakers

    • Required Information:

  • Contact information for nominator

  • Contact information for nominee

  • Online submission with required attachments

    • Nomination Deadline: May 15 (annually)

    Recipient Notification: No later than July 1

    Questions: Contact [email protected] or call (352) 374-1542

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    Fields of Work

    agricultureenvironmental-conservation

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