These landowners are sometimes depicted as enemies of the environment. They are the greatest allies anyone could hope to have in shaping the state's future. Florida Farms Florida farms produce 253 agricultural commodities. Here's information on the people and places behind Florida's 2nd most important industry. Florida Forests Forestry also is an important land use, economic activity and recreation resource.
Most people give little thought to the food they eat each day.
Floridians are no different. These studies put agriculture's enormous contribution into perspective. Today's regulatory climate evolved from a need to protect public health, safety and welfare and the environment. Unfortunately, some rules and regulations do not always have their desired effect. Several creative alternatives are now being explored.