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FL S1732
Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Bill Montford
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 3, 2016, as "Florida Agriculture Day" to align with National Agriculture Day on March 15, 2016
- Honors Florida's 47,500 farms producing nearly 300 different commodities on over 9 million acres and employing 2 million Floridians with over $100 billion annual economic contribution
- Acknowledges Florida's national leadership in agriculture, ranking first in production of oranges, grapefruit, sweet corn, snap beans, cucumbers, squash, sugarcane, and watermelons
- Recognizes Florida farmers and ranchers as stewards maintaining 9.25 million acres of greenspace and conserving over 11 billion gallons of fresh water annually
- Celebrates farmers, ranchers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators who support Florida's agriculture economy and food supply
Legislative Description
Florida Agriculture Day
Last Action
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9027 (Adopted)
2/2/2016
Full Bill Text
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