Bureaus and Offices
Division of Marketing and Development
Bureau of Development and Information
The Mayo Building
Fourth Floor, M9
407 South Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800
Deb May, Bureau Chief
Telephone:
(850) 617-7330
Fax:
(850) 617-7331
The Bureau of Development and Information stimulates, encourages and fosters the production and consumption of agricultural products in addition to conducting activities that enhances cooperation among producers, buyers, retailers, food editors and the consuming public in the promotion and marketing of Florida agriculture. The bureau is responsible for establishing and maintaining programs which will aid in the orderly marketing of agricultural products and providing efficient distribution of Florida's agricultural products. The bureau's goal is to extend in every practical way the distribution and sale of Florida agricultural products and services throughout the markets of the world. Activities are aimed at generating valuable export sales through market research and trade activities.
- Programs and Initiatives:
- Ag Trivia Flash Cards
- Agri-Science Leadership Program
- Agricultural Crops Facts and Statistics Overview
- Agricultural Marketing Orders
- Careers in Agriculture
- Certificate of Origin and Free Sale
- Christmas Tree Farms
- Current Agricultural Commodity Prices
- Crops In Season Now
- Ferns for Floral Arrangements
- Florida Agricultural Promotional Campaign, FAPC, "Fresh From Florida"
- Florida's Agricultural Heritage in Paintings by Robert Butler
- Grapes, Vineyards and Wineries
- Hay Suppliers
- Healthy Eating: African American Health and Nutrition Issues
- Healthy Eating: "Fresh2U" for Kids and Parents
- Healthy Eating: "Fresh From Florida Kids" for Infants and Toddlers
- Horse Trails
- Organic Farming Certification
- "Planet Ag" Agricultural Topics for Science Fair Projects
- Tropical Fruit Suppliers
- View and Order Retail Display Materials
- Winery and Vineyard Certification
- "Xtreme Cuisine" Cooking School
