Koon & Pipes PLLC
Regulatory Compliance

Florida Farms and Agricultural Businesses

Farms and agricultural businesses deal with land use rules, state regulators, and contracts that follow the growing season. We help Florida farm owners with the legal side of running and protecting the operation.

Matters we handle

  • Agricultural land use and zoning
  • Agricultural property tax classification
  • State licenses and inspections
  • Supply, buyer, and processing contracts
  • Farm leases
  • Entity structure
  • Disputes with neighbors and local governments
  • Buying and selling farm property

Florida law at a glance

  • Agricultural land that meets the requirements can be classified for property tax purposes based on its agricultural use (section 193.461, Florida Statutes).
  • The Florida Right to Farm Act (section 823.14) limits nuisance claims and some local regulation of qualifying farm operations.
  • Many agricultural activities are licensed or inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

General information about Florida law, not legal advice about your situation. Deadlines and requirements depend on the facts and the documents involved.

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