Fried Comments on FDACS New Budget

Dan March 17, 2022 Economy, Florida

The 2022 Florida legislative Session came to an end this past Monday, when lawmakers passed that record $112.1-billion budget. During a press conference, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried discussed the dollars allocated for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Fried Comments on FDACS New Budget

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