Tomato field workers in south Florida say they are working for little pay in brutal conditions. They joined with several members of Congress Thursday at a rally on Capitol Hill. Sara Sciammacco has more from Washington.

25-million dollars in so-called “Farm to Fuel” grants will be shared by 12 Florida groups to help boost the state’s energy production. Trimmel Gomes reports.

The fight between Burger King and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers is now attracting Congressional attention. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez has this report.

Burger King says it might stop buying tomatoes from Southwest Florida.
It’s locked in a battle with an activist group in Immokalee and is looking for a different supplier. The Coalition of Immokalee Workers says this is just another ploy by the fast food chain. And Florida tomato growers are worried this could be devastating for business. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Farmworker Advocacy Groups are fighting to keep a new pesticide out of Florida fields. WGCU’s John Davis has more…

There’s been a lot of activity in Southwest Florida Citrus Groves today as growers prepare for freezing temperatures tonight. WGCU’s John Davis has more.

Relief could be on its way to Florida crop and livestock farmers suffering from drought. Sara Sciammacco has more from Washington.

The effects of pesticides in foods are well documented but how these same pesticides are affecting workers in the fields is only slowly becoming apparent. One Opapka activist says Florida as a whole is doing a terrible job of protecting its workers from these deadly chemicals. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.

Locally grown organic vegetables can now be purchased in downtown Punta Gorda. WGCU’s Valerie Alker was on hand for the launch of the first farmer’s market at Fisherman’s Village.

Hundreds of aid workers, students and missionaries from all over the world are in North Fort Myers this week for ECHO's Annual Agricultural Conference. ECHO is a not-for-profit Christian organization that’s been assisting a global network of missionaries and development workers since 1981. WGCU’s Mike Kiniry has this report.