A Florida winery may qualify as a tourist attraction only if it is certified by FDACS as a Florida Farm Winery. 

To qualify as a tourist attraction, a Florida winery must be certified annually by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) as a Florida Farm Winery.

Qualification Standards

To qualify as a Florida Farm Winery, a winery must meet the following standards:

• Produce and sell less than 250,000 gallons of wine annually of which 60% of the wine produced is made from state agricultural products.
• Maintain an operating vineyard or farm with a minimum of 5 acres of Florida land that produces commodities used in the production of wine.
• Be open to the public for tours, tastings and sales at least 30 hours each week.

How to Apply

A winery must apply annually to FDACS for certification.

To apply, complete and submit an Application for Florida Farm Winery Certification [ Adobe PDF Document ]. You must also submit a $100 application and registration fee.

Renewals

A winery must apply for recertification [ Adobe PDF Document ] each year. In addition to paying the annual application and registration fee of $100, you must submit a licensing fee of $10 for each Florida Farm Winery logo, emblem and directional sign in place.