FAQs
What does the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services do? ›
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services supports and promotes Florida agriculture, protects the environment, safeguards consumers, and ensures the safety and wholesomeness of food.
Who handles consumer complaints in Florida? ›The Division of Consumer Services of the Florida Department of Agriculture maintains a toll-free statewide consumer hot line — 800-435-7352 — to handle questions and complaints.
How do I contact the media in Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services? ›Members of the media can contact the Office of Communications at Communications@FDACS.gov.
What is the Department of agriculture responsible for doing? ›The USDA is responsible for overseeing farming, ranching, and forestry industries, as well as regulating aspects of food quality and safety and nutrition labeling. The USDA is further tasked with administering several social welfare programs including free school lunches and food stamps.
What are the responsibilities of the Department of agriculture? ›We provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management.
Who investigates consumer complaints? ›The FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices by: collecting complaints and conducting investigations. suing companies and people that break the law.
Does Florida have a Consumer Protection act? ›The Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General is the civil enforcement authority for violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and related laws.
What does the Consumer Protection act do? ›The Consumer Protection Act deals with marketing by promoting marketing standards, restricting unwanted marketing and prohibiting discriminatory marketing.
Who runs the Florida Department of agricultural and Consumer Services? ›Wilton Simpson, Florida's 13th Commissioner of Agriculture, is a fifth-generation Floridian, proud to be born and raised in the Sunshine State.
What is the phone number for the Florida Department of Consumer Services? ›Along with the information provided through our Communications and Outreach Center, which can be reached at 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) or 1-800-FL-AYUDA (352-9832) en Español, thousands of educational brochures are distributed each year to individuals, civic groups, community organizations and schools.
Who is the leader of the Florida Department of Agriculture? ›
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
– Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Costa Farms as the 2024 winner of the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award.
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services | Food and Nutrition Service.
Do you need an appointment for the Department of Agriculture in Florida? ›Appointments are preferred and will receive first priority. Appointments can be made online by selecting the desired regional office below.
What is the role of the Consumer Services Unit in the Florida Department of Health? ›The Consumer Services Unit (CSU) is where the complaint process begins. It is the central intake for all complaints, including complaints alleging the practice of a healthcare profession or the operation of facilities/establishments without the appropriate license.
What are the main agricultural products of Florida? ›Florida's climate makes it ideal for growing a variety of crops. Among Florida's top agricultural products are oranges, greenhouse and nursery products, cane for sugar, and cattle and calves. Florida's recognized signature crop is citrus.