Mission

The mission of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is to safeguard the public and support Florida's agricultural economy by:

Ensuring the safety and wholesomeness of food and other consumer products through inspection and testing programs;

Protecting consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices and providing consumer information;

Assisting Florida's farmers and agricultural industries with the production and promotion of agricultural products; and

Conserving and protecting the state's agricultural and natural resources by reducing wildfires, promoting environmentally safe agricultural practices, and managing public lands.