Florida farmer's first line of defense against imports the Fresh from Florida program is in jeopardy!
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Imagine consumers walking into Publix or other grocery stores not only in Florida but across our Country and there is no more Fresh from Florida signage nor labels. How are our Florida farmers to increase awareness as they battle imports which are literally closing down our family farms?
While Florida can find the funds to advertise the #1 economic generator - tourism, this year the Florida Legislature wants to do massive cuts to a program that advertises the #2 economic generator - Florida agriculture. I'm not the only one asking people to write Florida Farm Bureau Federation and the Florida Cattlemen Assoc. are very concerned and asking people to write their Florida Legislators too.
Cuts like these would cripple and there is talk it could even cause this program to shut down if the budget goes the way the House suggested.
Here are the facts, " Fresh From Florida was funded at $7.3 million last year and this year Commissioner Fried has requested that the program is funded around $10 million. The House budget would reduce funding all the way down to $1.3 million. The Senate budget is currently at $5.8 million." - Florida Ag Watch Want to help save a farmer? Help us help them keep the Fresh from Florida program alive. Below is a flyer we need to get into every single Florida Legislators' and the Governors hands. Saying we want the program funded is one thing, backing up with facts is crucial. Call and email your Florida Legislators TODAY! 1. Contact your Florida House of Representative https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Representatives/myrepresentative.aspx 2.Contact your Florida Senators - https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/Find - 3. Contact Florida Governor Ron Desantis- https://www.flgov.com/email-the-governor/
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