Florida Agriculture 2024

Spanning an impressive 9.7 million acres, Florida’s farms and ranches provide the state with strong economic stability. With a climate that’s ideal for growing a wide variety of produce and raising livestock, Florida produces more than 300 commodities. The state is home to more than 44,000 ag operations, run by some of the finest farmers and ranchers around, and agriculture and agribusiness contribute more than $160 billion to the state’s economy.

From juicy tomatoes to abundant seafood and iconic citrus fruits, Florida farmers grow everything under the sun. Many Florida growers supply the U.S. and the world with fresh produce, and the state’s top crops include Valencia oranges, fresh market tomatoes, watermelon, sweet corn, floriculture and sugarcane. In fact, the state ranks second in the nation for vegetable production, only behind California, and is responsible for 45% of the nation’s total citrus production.