570.93 – Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; agricultural water conservation and agricultural water supply planning.
570.93 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; agricultural water conservation and agricultural water supply planning.— (1) The department shall establish an agricultural water conservation program that includes the following: 1(a) A cost-share program, coordinated with the United States Department of Agriculture and other federal, state, regional, and local agencies when appropriate, for irrigation system retrofit and application of […]
570.94 – Best management practices for wildlife.
570.94 Best management practices for wildlife.—The department and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recognize that agriculture provides a valuable benefit to the conservation and management of fish and wildlife in the state and agree to enter into a memorandum of agreement to develop and adopt by rule voluntary best management practices for the state’s agriculture […]
570.971 – Penalties; administrative and civil.
570.971 Penalties; administrative and civil.— (1) The department or enforcing authority may impose the following fine amount for the class category specified in the chapter or section of law violated: (a) Class I.—For each violation in the Class I category, a fine not to exceed $1,000 may be imposed. (b) Class II.—For each violation in the Class II category, […]
570.843 – Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Advisory Council.
570.843 Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Advisory Council.— (1) There is created within the department the Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Advisory Council, to consist of 12 members to be appointed by the commissioner. Initially, 6 members shall be appointed by the commissioner for a 1-year term and 6 members for a 2-year term. Thereafter, members shall […]
570.844 – Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Resource Clearinghouse.
570.844 Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Resource Clearinghouse.—The department shall establish on its website a clearinghouse for resources available to young and beginning farmers and ranchers, including, but not limited to, local, state, federal, and private sources of grants, loans, and scholarships, as well as general resources on finance and business planning. The clearinghouse also must […]
570.85 – Agritourism.
570.85 Agritourism.— (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to promote agritourism as a way to support bona fide agricultural production by providing a stream of revenue and by educating the general public about the agricultural industry. It is also the intent of the Legislature to eliminate duplication of regulatory authority over agritourism as expressed in […]
570.86 – Definitions.
570.86 Definitions.—As used in ss. 570.85-570.89, the term: (1) “Agritourism activity” means any agricultural related activity consistent with a bona fide farm, livestock operation, or ranch or in a working forest which allows members of the general public, for recreational, entertainment, or educational purposes, to view or enjoy activities, including farming, ranching, historical, cultural, civic, ceremonial, training […]
570.87 – Agritourism participation impact on land classification.
570.87 Agritourism participation impact on land classification.— (1) In order to promote and perpetuate agriculture throughout this state, farm operations are encouraged to engage in agritourism. An agricultural classification pursuant to s. 193.461 may not be denied or revoked solely due to the conduct of agritourism activity on a bona fide farm or the construction, alteration, or […]
570.73 – Short title.
570.73 Short title.—This act may be cited as the “Agricultural Economic Development Act.” History.—ss. 1, 10, ch. 91-268; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 74, ch. 2014-150. Note.—Former s. 570.241.
570.88 – Liability.
570.88 Liability.— (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), an agritourism operator, his or her employer or employee, or the owner of the underlying land on which the agritourism occurs is not liable for injury or death of, or damage or loss to, a participant resulting from the inherent risks of agritourism activities if the notice of […]