Tallahassee, Fla. – Farmers and ranchers from across the Sunshine State will convene at the state Capitol next week to discuss key state policy issues with Florida legislators.
They
will gather as part of Farm Bureau Day on Tuesday, Dec. 10. While at
the Capitol, the agriculturists will present their responsible and
practical policy perspectives on key public policy matters. The day will
begin with a legislative briefing breakfast and proceed with a full
schedule of legislative meetings on Farm Bureau priority issues.
“Farm Bureau Day is essential to our grassroots process,” said Florida Farm Bureau President John L. Hoblick. “Farm families are able to advocate for important legislation that impacts their livelihoods. They have opportunities to meet with their state lawmakers and support policies that help them maintain their production of food and fiber.”
Priority topics include water policy, Best Management Practices, the “Rights of Nature” movement, E-Verify and funding support for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
A Taste of Florida Agriculture
evening reception will wrap up the day from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at
the Capitol Courtyard, featuring special guest speakers Commissioner of
Agriculture Nikki Fried and Florida Farm Bureau President John L.
Hoblick. This event has become one of the most popular legislative
receptions of the year.
The Taste of Florida Agriculture reception is a free public eventwhere
guests can sample locally- grown Florida foods, meet farm families and
learn more about the benefits of agriculture for everyone in our state.
For more information on Farm Bureau Day, visit https://www.floridafarmbureau.org/legislative-days/.
Florida Farm Bureau, the
state’s largest general agricultural organization, represents more than
142,000 member-families. We serve to enhance farm enterprise and
improve rural communities.