OPPAGA Government Program Summary

What is the purpose of the department?

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.

What activities are performed by the department?

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.
Fruits 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.

How are these activities funded?

The funding information listed below is provided by Transparency Florida. Please contact the department for more information on its funding. Additional information about department funding and activities is available on the State of Florida Fiscal Portal.

Fiscal Year: 2025-26

Title	Fund	Dollars	Positions
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF, AND COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
PROGRAM: AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
	AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS MARKETING	80,215,160	103.00
	ANIMAL PEST AND DISEASE CONTROL	17,095,955	121.00
	AQUACULTURE	7,127,834	46.00
	FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS	2,063,081,376	117.00
	FRUITS AND VEGETABLES INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT	138,271,712	112.00
	PLANT PEST AND DISEASE CONTROL	53,929,576	402.00
PROGRAM: AGRICULTURE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION CENTER
	OFFICE OF AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES	36,787,991	57.00
PROGRAM: CONSUMER PROTECTION
	AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES	39,617,374	196.00
	CONSUMER PROTECTION	44,776,299	344.00
PROGRAM: FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY
	FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT	29,049,886	274.00
PROGRAM: FOREST AND RESOURCE PROTECTION
	FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE	441,545,986	1,138.00
PROGRAM: OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER AND ADMINISTRATION
	AGRICULTURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT	80,335,903	347.00
	AGRICULTURAL WATER POLICY COORDINATION	69,968,222	72.00
	DIVISION OF LICENSING	36,502,278	280.00
	EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES	275,649,442	197.25
	OFFICE OF ENERGY	3,758,437	14.00
TOTAL		3,417,713,431	3,820.25

Source: www.transparencyflorida.gov

Where can I find information on the department's performance?

Performance measures and standards for the department may be found in its Long Range Program Plan.

Additional Resources

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 State 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
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, A to Z Resource Guide
Federal Trade Commission
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Applicable Statutes

Chapter 570 and s. 20.14, Florida Statutes

Department Contact Information

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Contact Website
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
3125 Conner Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1650
1-800-435-7352
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