American farmers face unprecedented challenges, including a dwindling labor force, skyrocketing input costs, and environmental crises. The proposed Amendment 3 threatens to eliminate vital funding for agricultural services, risking economic collapse in rural counties. If passed, it could lead to increased fees on farmers, forcing them to sell land, jeopardizing the entire agricultural sector.
In 2023, Florida voted in a new Commissioner of Agriculture, Wilton Simpson. Commissioner Simpson is a 5th generation Floridian and a lifelong farmer. His passion for agriculture and the state of Florida truly radiates whenever you’re around him. One of Commissioner Simpson’s driving mission is to educate the nation on the potential future of a… Continue reading The Silent Food Security Issue
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