Florida Statutes Part III - Agricultural Development (Ss. 570.70-570.89)

• 570.70 - Legislative Findings.
  The Legislature finds and declares that:(1) A thriving rural economy with a strong agricultural base, healthy natural environment, and viable rural communities is an essential part...
• 570.71 - Conservation Easements And Agreements.
  (1) The department, on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, may allocate moneys to acquire perpetual, less-than-fee interest in land,...
• 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.
• 570.74 - Definitions Relating To Agricultural Economic Development Act.
  For purposes of this act, the term:(1) “Agriculturally depressed area” means a rural area that has declining profitability from agricultural enterprises and one or more of...
• 570.75 - Agricultural Economic Development Program; Legislative Intent.
  There is created within the department the Agricultural Economic Development Program. The purpose of this program shall be to promote and coordinate efficient and beneficial...
• 570.76 - Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services; Powers And Duties.
  For the accomplishment of the purposes specified in this act, the department shall have all powers and duties necessary, including, but not limited to, the...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 570.82 - Agricultural Economic Development Program Disaster Loans And Grants And Aid.
  (1) USE OF LOAN FUNDS.—(a) Loan funds to agricultural producers who have experienced losses from a natural disaster or a socioeconomic condition or event may be used...
• 570.83 - Beef Market Development Act; Definitions; Florida Beef Council, Inc., Creation, Purposes, Governing Board, Powers, And Duties; Referendum On Assessments Imposed On Gross Receipts From Cattle Sales; Payments To Organizations For Services; Collecting And Refunding Assessments; Vote On Continuing The Act; Council Bylaws.
  (1) POPULAR NAME.—This act may be cited as the “Beef Market Development Act.”(2) LEGISLATIVE INTENT.—The Legislature intends by this act to promote the growth of the cattle...
• 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...
• 570.85 - Agritourism.
  (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to eliminate duplication of regulatory authority over agritourism as expressed in this section. Except as otherwise provided for...
• 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 or ranch or in a working...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...

Last modified: September 23, 2016