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Advisory Councils and Committees

Find information about the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ advisory councils and committees. These groups provide the department with stakeholder input and expertise on issues relating to its regulatory responsibilities.

Interested in serving on an advisory council or committee? Complete a Questionnaire for Appointment.

Ag Innovation

The Agriculture Innovation Workgroup examines cutting-edge opportunities for Florida’s sustainable agribusiness.

Agricultural Feed, Seed and Fertilizer Advisory Council

The council advises FDACS on feed, seed and fertilizer enforcement issues. 

Animal Industry Technical Council

Find contact information and meeting announcements for the Animal Industry Technical Council. 

Aquaculture Review Council

The council was created by Florida statute to provide a means of communication between the aquaculture industry and FDACS.

Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers

The board approves individuals and businesses applying for licensure as professional surveyors and mappers. 

Citrus Budwood Technical Advisory Committee

The committee provides oversight to programs designed to acquire, maintain, and distribute quality sources of citrus germplasm.

Fair Rides Advisory Council

This council assists in advising FDACS on issues regarding amusement devices and the attraction industry. 

Florida Advisory Council on Climate and Energy

FACCE looks at how Florida can modernize energy policy, diversify energy sources, increase energy efficiency, and create opportunities.

Florida Coordinating Council on Mosquito Control

The council provides recommendations to the Commissioner of Agriculture and the legislature about public health pest control in Florida.

Florida Endangered Plant Advisory Council

The council assists FDACS by reviewing plant species proposed for the Florida endangered, threatened or commercially exploited plant list.

Florida Food Safety and Food Defense Advisory Council

The council creates an infrastructure for enhancing outreach, response and information sharing of food safety issues at the state level.

Food Security Advisory Committee

The Food Security Advisory Committee is charged with the responsibility of creating a statewide plan for addressing food security.

Hemp Advisory Committee

The committee provides recommendations on the growing, processing, manufacturing, testing, education and retail sales of hemp.

Honey Bee Technical Council

The Honey Bee Technical Council advises and assists the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on beekeeping issues.

Industrial Hemp Advisory Council

The council provides advice and expertise to FDACS with respect to the administration of the state hemp program.

Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee

The committee provides advice and recommendations to FDACS regarding medical cannabis issues within the agency's authority.

Motor Vehicle Repair Advisory Council

The council advises and assists FDACS in carrying out and reviewing the rules relating to the Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act. 

Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee establishes policies to guide FDACS regarding the OHV Safety and Recreation Program.

Pest Control Enforcement Advisory Council

The Pest Control Enforcement Advisory Council (PCEAC) advises FDACS on pest control enforcement issues. 

Prescribed Fire Councils of Florida

The councils help connect people who use prescribed fire as a land management tool.  

Private Investigation, Recovery and Security Advisory Council

The council advises FDACS on the regulation of the private investigative, recovery and private security industries in Florida.

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