PHOTO RELEASE: ICYMI Senator Moody Meets with Farmers from Across the State to Discuss Efforts to Help Florida’s Agriculture Industry Recover

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-Surrounded by more than 150 farmers from across Florida earlier this week, Senator Ashley Moody discussed efforts to help the industry recover from recent freezes and several damaging hurricane seasons. Senator Moody boasts a strong record of support for the agriculture industry, and during her speech at the 2026 Agriculture Policy and Commodity Forum she highlighted several bills to slash burdensome regulation and secure resources to keep Florida growing

"Farmers keep Florida fed. So, when disasters hit the agriculture industry, we need to explore ways to help keep our growers growing. It was exciting to be part of that discussion this week with the Florida Farm Bureau for the 2026 Ag Policy and Commodity Forum-and to talk about legislation I am pushing to support this vital industry," said Senator Ashley Moody.

BACKGROUND:

• After February's historic freeze, Senator Moody urged USDA to support Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service's request for federal disaster declaration.
• Last month, Senator Moody met with Florida farmers affected by the recent catastrophic deep freeze to discuss solutions.
• Senator Moody introduced the TEMP Act to examine resilience for American growers when extreme weather hits.
• Senator Moody recently introduced The Land Grant Research Prioritization Act of 2026. This legislation aims to help Florida's land grant universities support new technology that aids farmers and strengthens America's food supply.
• Senator Moody introduced the Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act last April to help the Florida citrus industry by modernizing the Brix Standard. Senator Moody worked closely with President Trump, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to correct the outdated and unnecessary regulation.

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