FDACS Federal Partnership Plan
Florida’s state budget is reliant on billions in federal funding, underscoring the importance of a close working relationship with The White House and federal agencies. On February 2, 2021, Commissioner Nikki Fried released the “Keeping America and Florida Growing” Federal Partnership Plan between the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and the Biden-Harris Administration.
The 30-page plan, developed with input from the department’s 19 divisions, details state and federal policies and initiatives that would promote Florida’s farmers and American-grown crops, protect consumers from fraud, improve water quality and conservation, modernize cannabis policy, advance renewable energy and energy efficiency, help children and families access nutrition and fight hunger, strengthen rural communities, expand voting rights, and improve diversity, equity and inclusion across government and society.
“This historically difficult past year has exposed so many challenges for our state and nation, as well as opportunities for partnership with this new administration,” said Fried. “From promoting Florida-grown products and protecting consumers to increasing renewable energy and fighting chronic hunger, today’s federal partnership plan outlines nearly 40 policies and initiatives for increased state-federal collaboration. Our department and the state of Florida look forward to working closely with President Biden, Vice President Harris and their administration to benefit Florida’s farmers, consumers and families.”
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