Florida Farm Bill Introduced
It may not be the farm bill farm bill, as in federal legislation, but the 2025 Florida Farm Bill, which is being carried by Sen. Keith Truenow and Rep. Kaylee Tuck, has now been introduced.Among the components of the legislation:
• Prohibiting financial institutions from discriminating against agricultural producers based on environmental policies or set emission targets.
• Prohibiting the mislabeling of plant-based products as “milk” or “meat.”
• Providing the opportunity for Floridians to vote on a total exemption of tangible personal property taxes on property classified as agricultural.
• Clarifying tax structure to incentivize dual use of solar farms with working agriculture.
From Senator Truenow, “This bill is about standing up for common-sense policies that protect our agricultural lands, support local businesses, and ensure Florida remains a leader in agriculture.”