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The Florida Right to Farm Act

Jana Caracciolo, Raychel Thomas, and Catherine Campbell

Every state has a right to farm act, but the ways in which these acts affect farming operations differ from state to state. This publication is designed to provide an accurate and current summary of the Florida Right to Farm Act. Written by Jana Caracciolo, Raychel Thomas, and Catherine Campbell, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, July 2021.

Navigating the Non-Native Planting Rule: Permit Requirements for Large-Scale Plantings of Non-Native Species in Florida

Deah Lieurance, Eric Rohrig, and Stephen Enloe

This fact sheet discusses why plantings of non-native plants are regulated, describes how plantings are regulated in Florida, and shows how the UF/IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida’s Natural Areas is critical to this process. Written by Deah Lieurance, Eric Rohrig, and Stephen Enloe, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, June 2021.

Specialty Crops and the Farm Bill

Suzanne D. Thornsbury

This publication provides Florida specialty crop producers with an overview of major policy approaches in the Farm Bill and a description of how they have evolved over time to address some of the unique characteristics of specialty crops.

How to Apply for a Greenbelt Agricultural Tax Assessment

Raychel Thomas, Jana Caracciolo, and Catherine Campbell

This publication is for current or potential farm operators who are interested in knowing more about how the Florida Greenbelt Law affects farm operations’ property taxes and how farm operations can apply to receive an agricultural tax assessment. Written by Raychel Thomas, Jana Caracciolo, and Catherine Campbell, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, July 2021.