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November 2020: National Veteran and Military Families Month, International Fraud Awareness Week: November 15-22, 2020, iPhone Chatbot Scam Spread Through Text Messages, Threatening Phone Scams Targeting Parents and Immigrants, and Stay Food Safe This Holiday Season.

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Recent Department News

Commissioner Nikki Fried Offers Consumer Tips During International Fraud Awareness Week

Nov 17, 2020

As Florida’s state consumer protection agency, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried are raising awareness of consumer fraud during International Fraud Awareness Week, November 15-21.

Recent Department News

Comments by Commissioner Nikki Fried, Task Force Appointees on Florida M-CORES Toll Road Project

Nov 13, 2020

This week, three M-CORES Task Forces submitted their final reports to the Governor on the development of a new 330-mile toll road system in Florida.

Recent Department News

Registration Deadline Approaches for Hurricane Michael Timber and Irrigation Recovery Block Grant Programs

Nov 13, 2020

The registration deadline for the Florida Timber Recovery Block Grant Program and the Florida Irrigation Recovery Block Grant Program is Friday, November 20. Since the program launched in August, more than 1,500 registrations have been received and nearly $10 million in crop loss payments have been issued to agricultural producers and forest landowners who suffered damage from Hurricane Michael in 2018.

USDA — Latest Blogs

Nov 18, 2020 Safe Agricultural Data Collection and Delivery Nov 18, 2020 Pioneering Innovative Health Care Service and Infrastructure for Rural Areas Nov 17, 2020 Tips to Reduce Food Waste at Thanksgiving

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Fresh From Florida

Learn about Florida-grown agriculture and the farmers who produce it. Discover exciting agritourism destinations and browse our delicious recipes.

Try our recipe for Florida Sweet Corn and Sausage Stuffing.

Fresh From Florida

Hemp Cultivation Licensing

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for the Hemp Cultivation License. Learn more about Florida's Hemp Program and find the resources and information you need to complete your application.

Hemp/CBD in Florida

COVID-19 Information

Find information related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Topics include economic assistance programs, food safety guidance, information for renters, animal and pet resources, and tips for avoiding coronavirus scams.

COVID-19 Information

Points of Interest

Agricultural Inspection Stations
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Community Farmers Markets
Concealed Weapon License Services
Fairs
Livestock Markets
Seafood Retail Markets
State Farmers Markets
State Forests
TEFAP Recipient Agencies
U-Pick Farms

How We Keep Florida Growing

View statewide statistics collected by the department in 2020.

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Number of schools provided with energy education kits.

597,102

Number of trucks inspected at agricultural inspection stations to protect Florida's agriculture and ensure a safe food supply.

509,551

Number of animal inspections conducted to ensure Florida's livestock are free from contagious and infectious diseases.

30.6 million

Number of aquaculture shellfish harvested throughout the state.

187,284

Number of dollars returned to consumers through the Consumer Services Division.

19,063

Number of food permits issued by the Division of Food Safety.

3,005 acres / 921 homes

Number of acres protected by wildfire mitigation projects.

Number of skimmers found.

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Thank you @MayorDanGelber and all of the leaders who are trying to help slow the spread of #COVID19. As we continue to endure this pandemic, it's crucial that we follow science and listen to public health experts in order to save lives. #BeSMARTFL twitter.com/martindvassolo…

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