Florida Agriculture Fun Facts

Florida is a major agricultural state, known for its citrus fruits, vegetables, and floriculture, contributing significantly to the state's economy and supplying the nation and world with fresh produce.
Here are some fun facts about Florida agriculture:
- Citrus Leader: Florida is a leading producer of citrus fruits, especially oranges, and is responsible for a significant portion of the nation's total citrus production.
- Vegetable Powerhouse: Florida ranks second in the nation for vegetable production.
- Top Crops: Florida's top agricultural products include oranges, greenhouse and nursery products, sugarcane, and cattle and calves.
- Floriculture: Floriculture (the cultivation of flowers and ornamental plants) is a major industry in Florida, contributing a significant portion of the state's cash receipts.
- Sugarcane: Florida is a major producer of sugarcane, used for sugar and seed.
- Strawberry Production: Florida is also a major producer of strawberries.
- Economic Impact: Florida's agriculture and agribusiness contribute more than $160 billion to the state's economy.
- Farms and Land: In 2023, Florida had 44,400 commercial farms using a total of 9.7 million acres.
- Black Farmers: Florida has 2,052 Black farmers who farm 111,298 acres of land across 1,388 farms.
- Organic Farms: Florida has 186 USDA-certified organic farms.