Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Find out who needs to stop at an agricultural inspection station, where the stations are located, and what officers are looking for.
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See a list of plant and pest permits available from the FDACS Division of Plant Industry.
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October 30, 2026
Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Permanent Protection of Over 3,200 Acres of Agricultural Land Through Rural and Family Lands Protection ProgramToday, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the permanent protection of more than 3,200 acres of working Florida agricultural land across three Florida farms through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. Rural lands protection easements prevent future development and allow agricultural operations to continue contributing to Florida’s economy and the production of food, timber, and other resources vital to Florida's prosperity.
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