TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson today commended Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for their commitment to funding key areas in the 2024-2025 state budget, focusing on agriculture, natural resources, and consumer protection.
"I applaud Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for making critical investments in the 2024-2025 state budget to safeguard and advance Florida agriculture, preserve our working lands and natural resources, and enhance our consumer protection efforts,” said Commissioner Wilton Simpson. “This funding will ensure that our agricultural producers are supported, our working lands are protected, our citrus industry is revitalized, and our operational capabilities are bolstered, all while delivering significant cost savings to taxpayers. Together, we are working to ensure the future of agriculture in Florida, the well-being of our communities, and the preservation of our natural resources and spaces."
Commissioner Wilton Simpson championed several issues included in the 2024-2025 state budget.
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