Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Fresh From Florida Program are celebrating the more than 1.5 million consumers who have followed Fresh From Florida on social media, signed up for a Fresh From Florida newsletter, participated in the Jr. Chef University, or joined the Fresh From Florida Club. Since January 2023, Fresh From Florida’s online followers have grown from just over 500,000 to over 1.5 million — an increase of 1 million in just over 3 years.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) Fresh From Florida Program are celebrating the more than 1.5 million consumers who have followed Fresh From Florida on social media, signed up for a Fresh From Florida newsletter, participated in the Jr. Chef University, or joined the Fresh From Florida Club. Since January 2023, Fresh From Florida’s online followers have grown from just over 500,000 to over 1.5 million — an increase of 1 million in just over 3 years.

“The unprecedented success and growth of the Fresh From Florida program is a testament to Florida’s farming families, who are the backbone of our state and grow the fresh, affordable food that nourishes our communities,” said Commissioner Wilton Simpson. “I am proud to support our farmers, ranchers, and fishers, and you can too by following the Fresh From Florida Program online and buying Florida-grown products when shopping at your local grocery store.”

Fresh From Florida is a widely recognized brand that identifies and promotes Florida’s more than 300 commodities produced on over 44,000 farm operations throughout the Sunshine State. As the state’s #2 industry, agriculture and agribusinesses contribute more than $200 billion to Florida’s economy, with Florida ranking first in production of bell peppers, grapefruit, Valencia oranges, sugarcane, fresh market tomatoes, and watermelons.

Purchasing Fresh From Florida supports farmers, ranchers, and fishermen throughout the state and helps agriculture continue to thrive. Get to know Florida agriculture, learn more about what’s in season, and discover recipes featuring Florida’s top commodities by visiting FollowFreshFromFlorida.com.

Click here to watch a video celebrating the Fresh From Florida program reaching 1.5 million followers.

For more information about Commissioner Simpson and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, visit FDACS.gov.

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