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Laws

Florida Right to Farm Enabling Statute (Fla. Stat. ch. 823.14 (2005).)

Hillsborough County, FL: Local TDR Enabling Ordinances (Hillsborough County, Fl., Land Development Code §§ 5.07.01 to 5.07.02 (Aug. 1, 2002).)

Florida TDR Enabling Statute (Fla. Stat. § 163.3202(3) (2004).)

Statistics

Farms

44,081

Land in farms (acres)

10,414,877

Market value of agricultural products sold ($1000)

6,242,272

Total land area (acres)

34,513,162

Agricultural land converted to developed uses (acres)

454,800

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Legislative Updates

Florida House Bill 1015 (2008)

Florida House Bill 1251 (2008)

Florida House Bill 229 (2008)

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Literature

FIC Fact Sheets

Transfer of Development Rights in U.S. Communities

Innovative Marketing Opportunities for Small Famers: Local Schools as Customers

A Landowners' Strategy for Protecting Florida Panther Habitat on Private Lands in South Florida: A Project Report

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