Farm bill, stripped of food libel language, is headed to the governor

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 510

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services package, amended and defended, is on its way to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The House passed it, 94-10, Tuesday; the Senate approved it unanimously last month.

The 10 votes in opposition were all Democrats.

Following an involved committee path in each chamber, the most controversial provision, regarding food libel, was amended out. It would have created a legal cause of action for agriculture producers against people criticizing their …

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