Business Notes (4/6/16)
State seeking farmers, more to preserve lands
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will invest $35 million toward the protection and preservation of working agricultural lands and invites agricultural land owners to apply to the conservation program.
The Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, which is administered by the department, partners with Florida’s agricultural landowners to develop perpetual conservation easements that protect important natural resources while allowing landowners to maintain ownership and use of the land.
The program is accepting applications through May 16.
It focuses on maintaining the agricultural land base in Florida and recognizes that a thriving rural economy with a strong agricultural base and viable rural communities is essential to Florida’s future.
Since the program’s inception, over 14,500 acres of ranches and farms threatened by development have been approved for conservation. They will be forever protected from conversion to other uses such as residential and commercial.
For information, visit online at: FreshFromFlorida.com.
County offers summer job opportunities
The Lee County Parks and Recreation Department is hiring about 40 summer camp counselors and 20 lifeguards.
These are temporary, entry-level positions from June 14 to July 29 at various Lee County pools and recreation centers.
Camp counselors must have experience working with youth ages 6-15; lifeguards must have current certification.
Starting pay is $9.25 an hour.
Camp counselors will assist with leading youth groups in various activities, entertainment and education programs.
Lifeguards are responsible for patrolling the pool in order to protect swimmers and maintain order.
All positions will also perform other duties as assigned.
Work could involve odd and irregular work schedules that include weekends and holidays.
Employees will have extensive contact with youth and the public.
To apply and view the qualifications, visit: www.leegov.com.
For information, call the Lee County Parks and Recreation Department at (239) 533-7275.
Business Notes (4/6/16)
State seeking farmers, more to preserve lands
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will invest $35 million toward the protection and preservation of working agricultural lands and invites agricultural land owners to apply to the conservation program.
The Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, which is administered by the department, partners with Florida’s agricultural landowners to develop perpetual conservation easements that protect important natural resources while allowing landowners to maintain ownership and use of the land.
The program is accepting applications through May 16.
It focuses on maintaining the agricultural land base in Florida and recognizes that a thriving rural economy with a strong agricultural base and viable rural communities is essential to Florida’s future.
Since the program’s inception, over 14,500 acres of ranches and farms threatened by development have been approved for conservation. They will be forever protected from conversion to other uses such as residential and commercial.
For information, visit online at: FreshFromFlorida.com.
County offers summer job opportunities
The Lee County Parks and Recreation Department is hiring about 40 summer camp counselors and 20 lifeguards.
These are temporary, entry-level positions from June 14 to July 29 at various Lee County pools and recreation centers.
Camp counselors must have experience working with youth ages 6-15; lifeguards must have current certification.
Starting pay is $9.25 an hour.
Camp counselors will assist with leading youth groups in various activities, entertainment and education programs.
Lifeguards are responsible for patrolling the pool in order to protect swimmers and maintain order.
All positions will also perform other duties as assigned.
Work could involve odd and irregular work schedules that include weekends and holidays.
Employees will have extensive contact with youth and the public.
To apply and view the qualifications, visit: www.leegov.com.
For information, call the Lee County Parks and Recreation Department at (239) 533-7275.
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