05/31/2026
The state budget passed this week includes $38 Million for Farmers Feeding Florida, which is now a permanent resource thanks to this year’s Farm Bill. That’s $76 million over two years connecting Florida farmers to families in need of fresh food. This is a collaboration between farmers, cooperatives, processors, food banks, and state leadership to make sure good, wholesome food does not go to waste. When school is out, dairy farmers are often left with significant surplus, while many children do not have access to meals at school. This year, through Farmers Feeding Florida, that surplus was recovered and redirected into communities rather than wasted. That’s just one example. In its first year, Farmers Feeding Florida has recovered over 43 million pounds of food to help support our neighbors in need. The diversity of recovered food reflects the strength of Florida agriculture.
