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Our Industry

USDA

USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management.

USDA Agriculture Marketing Service

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) administers programs that create domestic and international marketing opportunities for U.S. producers of food, fiber, and specialty crops. AMS provides the agriculture industry with valuable services to ensure the quality and availability of wholesome food for consumers across the country.

USDA/AMS Contact, Director, Market Development Division Specialty Crops Program, Agricultural Marketing Service Phone: (202) 720-2491

UF IFAS TREC

UF/IFAS TREC is the premier teaching, research, and extension institution in Florida with a primary focus on tropical and subtropical fruit crops, traditional and tropical vegetables, tropical ornamental crops, energy crops and natural resources in the subtropics.

Ag Environmental Crimes Section

Once called Ag Patrol, this unit helps to stop and prevent crimes. Only through citizen crime reporting are they able to focus on crimes targeting the agricultural areas.

Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services supports and promotes Florida agriculture, protects the environment, safeguards consumers, and ensures the safety and wholesomeness of food. Our programs and activities are so varied and extensive, they touch the life of just about every Floridian.

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