Agricultural Commerce, Business Development and Marketing
Agricultural Marketing Orders
Administering Marketing Orders
Producers depend on scientific research and marketing, but small farmers can't afford these programs individually. They may organize and contribute to a fund to contract for them.
A Marketing Order sets a self-imposed fee to be used for activities such as advertising, marketing, researching growing techniques, regulating quality and grades, etc.
Groups wishing to establish a Marketing Order must submit the proposal to the Commissioner, hold public hearings, and conduct a referendum.
If passed, FDACS enforces the Marketing Order, and an Advisory Council appointed by the Commissioner recommends how the money should be spent.
Agricultural producers depend on scientific research and marketing programs, but small producers cannot afford to operate these programs individually. They may organize and vote to contribute to a fund used to contract for such services. A Marketing Order establishes a self-imposed assessment or fee to be used for industry activities, such as advertising, expanding markets, researching growing techniques, regulating product quality and grades, etc.
Groups wishing to establish a Marketing Order must submit the proposal to the Commissioner, hold public hearings, and conduct a referendum. If passed, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services enforces the Marketing Order and an Advisory Council, appointed by the Commissioner and representing producers, recommends how the money should be spent.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs About Agricultural Marketing Orders
Florida Laws
- Chapter 573, F.S.
Contact Us About Agricultural Marketing Orders
Division of Marketing and Development
Bureau of Development and Information
The Mayo Building
407 South Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800
Tom Thomas
(850) 617-7330
(850) 617-7331 Fax
Thomas.Thomas@FreshFromFlorida.com
