The purpose of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is to support and promote Florida agriculture, protect the environment, safeguard consumers, and ensure the safety and wholesomeness of foods.

The department's activities include the following.

• Agricultural Environmental Services administers state and federal regulatory programs concerning environmental and consumer protection issues.
• Agricultural Law Enforcement provides professional law enforcement in support of all the regulatory aspects of the department.
• Agricultural Water Policy works to develop and implement best management practices addressing both water quality and water conservation.
• Animal Industry enforces animal health regulations in Florida and protects the state from animal pests and diseases.
• Aquaculture assists in the development of aquaculture and regulates aquafarms to protect and conserve Florida's natural resources.
• Consumer Services serves as the state’s clearinghouse for consumer complaints, information, and protection.
• Florida Forest Service manages over one million acres of state forest resources and protects the state from wildland fire.
• Food, Nutrition and Wellness administers child nutrition programs for the state of Florida.
• Food Safety assures the public of a safe, wholesome, and properly represented food supply.
• Fruit and Vegetables inspects and certifies fresh shipments of produce, licenses citrus dealers, and inspects fresh tomato packinghouses and farms.
• Licensing administers Florida’s concealed weapon license program and oversees its private investigation, security, and recovery services industries.
• Marketing and Development promotes Florida products and facilitates agricultural commerce through a variety of programs and initiatives.
• Office of Energy evaluates energy-related studies, analyses, and stakeholder input, providing energy policy and program recommendations to the Governor and Legislature.
• Plant Industry works to detect, intercept, and control plant and honey bee pests that threaten Florida’s plants and agricultural resources.

The funding information listed below is provided by Transparency Florida. Additional funding information can be obtained on the State of Florida Fiscal Portal or by contacting the department.

Information on the department’s performance may be found in its Publications.

OPPAGA Reports and Presentations
A complete list of OPPAGA reports and presentations is available on our website.

Other Reports
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Inspector General Reports and Documents
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Agriculture Overview and Statistics
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Florida Agriculture Overview
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Florida Agricultural Facts
A complete list of Florida Auditor General reports is available on its website.

Websites of Interest
Federal Trade Commission
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Chapter 570 and s. 20.14, Florida Statutes

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Contact Page
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Post Office Box 6700
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-6700
1-800-435-7352
Website