“The men and women of Florida’s agriculture industry put food on the table for millions of people in our state and across the nation”
Governor Ron DeSantis today received an endorsement from the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s FarmPAC, the state’s largest agriculture grassroots organization. The Governor and members of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s FarmPAC hosted an event at the Florida Strawberry Growers Association in Dover, Florida to announce the endorsement.
“Florida has a rich agricultural history and is home to more than 45,000 farms across nearly 10 million acres of our state. The men and women of Florida’s agriculture industry put food on the table for millions of people in our state and across the nation. As Governor, I am proud to have stood up for rural communities and look forward to providing continued support for our farmers and ranchers across Florida,” Governor DeSantis said.
“Our industry cannot afford to lose Governor DeSantis’s support in Tallahassee, and Charlie Crist will not be the friend that Governor DeSantis has been. Governor DeSantis understands the value of hard work and dedication, which translates to efforts that allow our industry to thrive.
I am honored today to announce the endorsement of the Florida Farm Bureau FarmPAC for Governor Ron DeSantis’s reelection,” Jeb Smith, President Florida Farm Bureau.
Background:
- In June of this year, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1000, Nutrient Application Rates. This bill authorizes citrus producers to use written recommendations from certified professionals to tailor their nutrient application rates under certain circumstances while complying with state water quality standards.
- Governor Desantis created the broadband opportunity program to expand broadband internet in rural and underserved areas. This year, $30 million has been allocated to the Rural Infrastructure Fund. These infrastructure projects will encourage job creation and capital investment in rural economies.
- In March of this year, Governor DeSantis announced the USDA’s disaster designation for 17 counties and 10 contiguous counties that were impacted by the freezing temperatures in January.
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