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FL Stat § 570.77 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part III - Agricultural Development (Ss. 570.70-570.89)|570.77 - Interaction with other economic development agencies and groups.

570.77 Interaction with other economic development agencies and groups.—Because interagency and local community cooperation and sharing of available resources and expertise is crucial to the success of an agricultural economic development program, the department shall interact with federal and state agencies, commissions, boards, and advisory groups that have programs and interests in agricultural economic development.History.—ss. 5, 10, ch. 91-268; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 78, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.245.
FL Stat § 570.78 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part III - Agricultural Development (Ss. 570.70-570.89)|570.78 - Agricultural economic development funding.

570.78 Agricultural economic development funding.—Funds appropriated for the purposes specified in this act shall be used for the following:(1) Employment of personnel and payment of associated overhead, equipment, and supply costs.(2) Stimulating and assisting agribusiness entrepreneurship and new product development.(3) Feasibility studies and consulting contracts for the development of agribusinesses and value-added processes.(4) Issuance to approved agribusinesses, including any funds from private sources.History.—ss. 6, 10, ch. 91-268; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 79, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.246.
FL Stat § 570.79 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part III - Agricultural Development (Ss. 570.70-570.89)|570.79 - Adoption of rules.

570.79 Adoption of rules.—The department shall adopt rules pertaining to:(1) Formal notification procedures for the availability of assistance, including publication in the Florida Administrative Register pursuant to s. 120.55.(2) Written evaluation criteria for selecting project proposals to receive assistance. The criteria for eligibility of assistance shall include a written business plan delineating the economic viability of the proposed project, including the financial commitment by project participants and a schedule for repayment of agricultural economic development funds.(3) Procedures for repayment of financial assistance by an assisted agribusiness into the General Inspection Trust Fund within the department. Repayment of financial assistance shall be based upon a percentage of future profits until repayment is complete.(4) Funding procedures for projects eligible for assistance. These procedures shall include the amount of funding, the limits and requirements for the objects of expenditure, and the duration of assistance.(5) Other subject matter pertaining to the implementation of this act.History.—ss. 7, 10, ch. 91-268; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 51, ch. 2013-14; s. 80, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.247.
FL Stat § 570.81 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part III - Agricultural Development (Ss. 570.70-570.89)|570.81 - Agricultural Economic Development Project Review Committee; powers and duties.

570.81 Agricultural Economic Development Project Review Committee; powers and duties.—(1) There is created an Agricultural Economic Development Project Review Committee consisting of five members appointed by the commissioner. The members shall be appointed based upon the recommendations submitted by each entity represented on the committee and shall include:(a) The commissioner or the commissioner’s designee.(b) One representative from the Farm Credit Service.(c) One representative from Enterprise Florida, Inc.(d) One representative from the Florida Farm Bureau Federation.(e) One agricultural economist from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences or from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.(2) The committee shall:(a) Review each application for assistance that meets the basic program criteria.(b) Make recommendations to the commissioner regarding all aspects of each eligible application, including the acceptance or rejection of each application.(c) Prioritize the applications recommended for assistance.(d) Forward all written comments and recommendations to the commissioner, which shall be included in the annual report of the department.(3) If the commissioner does not accept the recommendations or priorities of the review committee, the annual report of the department shall include justification for any or all rejections.History.—ss. 8, 10, ch. 91-268; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 14, ch. 92-291; s. 894, ch. 97-103; s. 25, ch. 2000-308; s. 81, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.248.
FL Stat § 570.841 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part III - Agricultural Development (Ss. 570.70-570.89)|570.841 - Farm-to-fuel initiative.

570.841 Farm-to-fuel initiative.—(1) The department may develop a farm-to-fuel initiative to enhance the market for and promote the production and distribution of renewable energy from Florida-grown crops, agricultural wastes and residues, and other biomass and to enhance the value of agricultural products or expand agribusiness in the state.(2) The department may conduct a statewide comprehensive information and education program aimed at educating the general public about the benefits of renewable energy and the use of alternative fuels.History.—s. 7, ch. 2006-289; s. 523, ch. 2011-142; s. 46, ch. 2011-206; s. 110, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.954.
FL Stat § 570.843 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part III - Agricultural Development (Ss. 570.70-570.89)|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 be appointed for 2-year terms.(2) The meetings, powers, duties, procedures, and recordkeeping of the Florida Young Farmers and Ranchers Advisory Council shall be pursuant to s. 570.232.(3) The council may submit to the commissioner, annually, findings and recommendations for mitigating challenges facing aspiring farmers and ranchers in the early stages of their careers. The council may examine issues that include, but are not limited to, access to land, availability of credit and capital, and access to business skills training.History.—s. 1, ch. 2018-85.
FL Stat § 570.844 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part III - Agricultural Development (Ss. 570.70-570.89)|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 include resources available to beginning agricultural producers who are veterans as defined in s. 1.01.History.—s. 2, ch. 2018-85.
FL Stat § 570.85 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part III - Agricultural Development (Ss. 570.70-570.89)|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 secondary 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 this section. Except as otherwise provided for in this section, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a local government may not adopt or enforce a local ordinance, regulation, rule, or policy that prohibits, restricts, regulates, or otherwise limits an agritourism activity on land classified as agricultural land under s. 193.461. This subsection does not limit the powers and duties of a local government to address substantial offsite impacts of agritourism activities or an emergency as provided in chapter 252.(2) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may provide marketing advice, technical expertise, promotional support, and product development related to agritourism to assist the following in their agritourism initiatives: Enterprise Florida, Inc.; convention and visitor bureaus; tourist development councils; economic development organizations; and local governments. In carrying out this responsibility, the department shall focus its agritourism efforts on rural and urban communities.History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-244; s. 426, ch. 2011-142; s. 1, ch. 2013-179; s. 111, ch. 2014-150; s. 1, ch. 2016-14.Note.—Former s. 570.96.
FL Stat § 570.86 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part III - Agricultural Development (Ss. 570.70-570.89)|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 and exhibition, or harvest-your-own activities and attractions. An agritourism activity does not include the construction of new or additional structures or facilities intended primarily to house, shelter, transport, or otherwise accommodate members of the general public. An activity is an agritourism activity regardless of whether the participant paid to participate in the activity.(2) “Agritourism operator” means a person who is engaged in the business of providing one or more agritourism activities, whether for compensation or not for compensation.(3) “Farm” means the land, buildings, support facilities, machinery, and other appurtenances used in the production of farm or aquaculture products, including land used to display plants, animals, farm products, or farm equipment to the public.(4) “Farm operation” has the same meaning as in s. 823.14.(5) “Inherent risks of agritourism activity” means those dangers or conditions that are an integral part of an agritourism activity including certain hazards, such as surface and subsurface conditions; natural conditions of land, vegetation, and waters; the behavior of wild or domestic animals; and the ordinary dangers of structures or equipment ordinarily used in farming and ranching operations. The term also includes the potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to the injury of the participant or others, including failing to follow the instructions given by the agritourism operator or failing to exercise reasonable caution while engaging in the agritourism activity.History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-244; s. 17, ch. 2012-83; s. 2, ch. 2013-179; s. 112, ch. 2014-150; s. 2, ch. 2016-14; s. 9, ch. 2021-7.Note.—Former s. 570.961.
FL Stat § 570.87 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part III - Agricultural Development (Ss. 570.70-570.89)|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 the state, farm operations are encouraged to engage in agritourism. The conduct of agritourism activity on a bona fide farm or on agricultural lands classified as such pursuant to s. 193.461 does not limit, restrict, or divest the land of that classification as long as such lands classified as agricultural remain used primarily for bona fide agricultural purposes.(2) Local governments and agricultural representatives shall meet for the purpose of discussing the benefits of agritourism to local economies and opportunities for cooperation, conflict resolution, regulatory streamlining, and incentives.History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-244; s. 113, ch. 2014-150; s. 3, ch. 2016-14.Note.—Former s. 570.962.
FL Stat § 570.88 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part III - Agricultural Development (Ss. 570.70-570.89)|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 risk required under s. 570.89 is posted as required. Except as provided in subsection (2), a participant, or a participant’s representative, may not maintain an action against or recover from an agritourism operator, his or her employer or employee, or the owner of the underlying land on which the agritourism occurs for the injury or death of, or damage or loss to, an agritourism participant resulting exclusively from any of the inherent risks of agritourism activities.(2) In the event of the injury or death of, or damage or loss to, an agritourism participant, subsection (1) does not prevent or limit the liability of an agritourism operator or his or her employer or employee or the owner of the underlying land on which the agritourism occurs if he or she:(a) Commits an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton disregard for the safety of the participant, and that act or omission proximately causes injury, damage, or death to the participant; or(b) Intentionally injures the participant.(3) The limitation on legal liability afforded by this section to an agritourism operator or his or her employer or employee or the owner of the underlying land on which the agritourism occurs is in addition to any limitations of legal liability otherwise provided by law.History.—s. 3, ch. 2013-179; s. 114, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.963.
FL Stat § 570.89 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part III - Agricultural Development (Ss. 570.70-570.89)|570.89 - Posting and notification.

570.89 Posting and notification.—(1)(a) Each agritourism operator shall post and maintain signs that contain the notice of inherent risk specified in subsection (2). A sign shall be placed in a clearly visible location at the entrance to the agritourism location and at the site of the agritourism activity. The notice of inherent risk must consist of a sign in black letters, with each letter a minimum of 1 inch in height, with sufficient color contrast to be clearly visible.(b) Each written contract entered into by an agritourism operator for the provision of professional services, instruction, or the rental of equipment to a participant, regardless of whether the contract involves agritourism activities on or off the location or at the site of the agritourism activity, must contain in clearly readable print the notice of inherent risk specified in subsection (2).(2) The sign and contract required under subsection (1) must contain the following notice of inherent risk:WARNINGUnder Florida law, an agritourism operator is not liable for injury or death of, or damage or loss to, a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury, death, damage, or loss results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury, death, damage, or loss. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.(3) Failure to comply with this section prevents an agritourism operator, his or her employer or employee, or the owner of the underlying land on which the agritourism occurs from invoking the privileges of immunity provided by this section.History.—s. 4, ch. 2013-179; s. 130, ch. 2014-17; s. 115, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.964.
FL Stat § 570.916 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part IV - Agricultural Water Policy (Ss. 570.916-570.94)|570.916 - Water supply agreements; department negotiation.

570.916 Water supply agreements; department negotiation.—The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is authorized to negotiate agreements with landowners for water supply in rural areas, provided that:(1) The water to be supplied is currently available to property owned or controlled by the department; and(2) The intended use and quantity are not inconsistent with any permit required under part II of chapter 373 for the source of supply in effect at the time of the agreement.History.—s. 37, ch. 2000-308; s. 65, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.075.
FL Stat § 570.921 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part IV - Agricultural Water Policy (Ss. 570.916-570.94)|570.921 - Environmental Stewardship Certification Program.

570.921 Environmental Stewardship Certification Program.—The department may establish the Environmental Stewardship Certification Program consistent with this section.(1) The program must:(a) Be integrated, to the maximum extent practicable, with programs that are sponsored by agricultural organizations or state universities.(b) Be designed to recognize and promote agricultural operations or homeowner practices that demonstrate exemplary resource management that is related to environmental stewardship.(c) Include a process to periodically review a certification to ensure compliance with the program requirements, including implementation by the certificateholder.(d) Require periodic continuing education in relevant environmental stewardship issues in order to maintain certification.(2) The department shall provide an agricultural certification under this program for implementation of one or more of the following criteria:(a) A voluntary agreement between an agency and an agricultural producer for environmental improvement or water-resource protection.(b) A conservation plan that meets or exceeds the requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture.(c) Best management practices adopted pursuant to s. 403.067(7)(c) or s. 570.93(1)(b).(3) The Soil and Water Conservation Council created by s. 582.06 may develop and recommend to the department for adoption additional criteria for receipt of an agricultural certification which may include, but not be limited to:(a) Comprehensive management of all on-farm resources.(b) Promotion of environmental awareness and responsible resource stewardship in agricultural or urban communities.(c) Completion of a curriculum of study that is related to environmental issues and regulation.(4) If needed, the department and the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida may jointly develop a curriculum that provides instruction concerning environmental issues pertinent to agricultural certification and deliver such curriculum to, and certify its completion by, any person seeking certification or to maintain certification.(5) The department may enter into agreements with third-party providers to administer or implement all or part of the program.History.—s. 15, ch. 2005-210; s. 68, ch. 2006-1; s. 4, ch. 2013-177; s. 66, ch. 2014-150; s. 3, ch. 2016-9.Note.—Former s. 570.076.
FL Stat § 570.94 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXV - Agriculture, Horticulture, and Animal Industry|Chapter 570 - Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services|Part IV - Agricultural Water Policy (Ss. 570.916-570.94)|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 industry which reflect the industry’s existing contribution to the conservation and management of freshwater aquatic life and wild animal life in the state.(1) The department shall enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for the purpose of developing the best management practices pursuant to this section and applying such best management practices on agricultural lands within the state. The agreement may allow for selected pilot projects in order to better facilitate the development of the best management practices.(2) The department may adopt rules establishing the best management practices pursuant to this section. The rules must include provisions for a notice of intent to implement the best management practices and a system to assure the implementation of the best management practices, including recordkeeping requirements.(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including s. 163.3162, the implementation of the best management practices pursuant to this section is voluntary and except as specifically provided under this section and s. 9, Art. IV of the State Constitution, an agency, department, district, or unit of local government may not adopt or enforce any ordinance, resolution, regulation, rule, or policy regarding the best management practices on land classified as agricultural land pursuant to s. 193.461.History.—s. 10, ch. 2013-226; s. 68, ch. 2014-150.Note.—Former s. 570.087.