Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson has submitted a sprawling capital improvements request of $414.75 million for Fiscal Year 2026-27, emphasizing land conservation, disaster resilience, water quality and infrastructure renewal.

The request, which comes ahead of the start of the 2026 Session, outlines priorities across multiple divisions from conserving working farms to rebuilding facilities threatened by wildfire and storm damage.

“This proposal reflects the department’s commitment to foster continued growth and ensure the long-term sustainability of Florida’s agriculture industry, as well as serve as a good steward of the state’s natural resources, help ensure the safety and wholesomeness of food and protect consumers from fraud and deceptive business practices,” reads a let

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