Florida Democratic Agricultural Caucus

10/03/2026

Amanda Green was the Ag Caucus' first US House endorsement and remains among the most enthusiastic of its 63 total endorsements in 2026. The Ag Caucus is planning events in Calhoun, Liberty and Holmes Counties in the coming weeks.

10/01/2026

🚜 FLORIDA AMENDMENT 2: WHY SHOULD LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ABSORB THE COST?

I support helping Florida farmers—small and large. Agriculture is essential.

But Amendment 2 raises an important taxpayer question:

Why create a constitutional property-tax exemption projected to reduce local government revenue by about $31 million annually instead of strengthening direct agricultural assistance through USDA and other farm-support programs?

USDA already operates programs providing farmers with loans, disaster assistance, income support, conservation assistance and other resources.

Amendment 2 could lower taxes on qualifying agricultural and agritourism property—but the constitutional language does not limit the exemption to small or family farms. Qualifying landowners and leaseholders may benefit.

So before November 3, I want the numbers:

🔎 How much of the tax savings would go to small/family farms?

🔎 How much would go to large agricultural businesses?

🔎 Which local governments, schools and special districts would lose revenue?

🔎 Why not target assistance directly to farmers who need it rather than reducing the local tax base?

Support farmers—but follow the money before changing Florida's Constitution.

📖 Florida Legislature — Amendment 2 / HJR 1215
📖 Florida TaxWatch — 2026 Constitutional Amendments
📖 USDA Florida Farm Service Agency

09/26/2026

DEC Officers,

You can view which of your candidates have been endorsed by the Florida Democratic Agricultural Caucus (FDAC) at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12ezWJSJoD0BXAWeyXhcLeKMYkYnrbFzUpgcrQD3oSCw/

FDAC has endorsed 48 candidates out of the 144 Statewide, US House, Florida House, and Florida Senate candidates who were invited to apply. Another 20 candidates requested the application form but have not yet submitted.

Many candidates in urban counties have little need to apply, but FDAC endorsement can help candidates whose districts include rural areas.

Please check the spreadsheet for your candidates and encourage them to apply if they haven't already. FDAC emails may be sitting in your candidate's spam folder, so your outreach may be helpful to them.

Candidates can request a link to the application form by sending a message to [email protected]

Our goal is to give rural voters greater confidence in Democratic candidates. Democrats have traditionally done quite poorly in the rural areas of Florida, losing 70-30 and even 80-20 to Republican candidates. But with Republicans having severely damaged both urban and rural economies in recent years, we should do significantly better this election.

If you are curious to see the FDAC questionnaire, it is linked in the second page of the spreadsheet.

09/26/2026

The Florida Democratic Agricultural Caucus is proud to endorse Luis Salazar for Florida House of Representatives, District 64. We believe he reflects the rational, honest approach to governance Florida so desperately needs right now.”

- John Capece, FDAC President

Thank you to the Florida Democratic Agricultural Caucus for your support and belief in moving Florida forward.

Learn more about our campaign at voteluis.com today!
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09/26/2026

The Florida Democratic Agricultural Caucus (FDAC) certifies that its endorsed candidates have been briefed on and are knowledgeable regarding the critical issues facing Florida farmers and our rural communities. They will represent all Floridians well!

The Florida Democratic Agricultural Caucus is proud to endorse Luis Salazar for Florida House of Representatives, District 64. We believe he reflects the rational, honest approach to governance Florida so desperately needs right now.”

- John Capece, FDAC President

Thank you to the Florida Democratic Agricultural Caucus for your support and belief in moving Florida forward.

Learn more about our campaign at voteluis.com today!
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09/26/2026

The Florida Democratic Agricultural Caucus (FDAC) certifies that its endorsed candidates have been briefed on and are knowledgeable regarding the critical issues facing Florida farmers and our rural communities. They will represent all Floridians well!

09/24/2026

Another candidate that FDAC is proud to endorse and support.

I'm proud to be endorsed by the Florida Democratic Agricultural Caucus.

Farming, clean water, and climate resilience aren't separate issues. The same unchecked development that's clogging our roads is eating up farmland, and the same pollution contaminating our waterways hurts those growing our food.

If you elect me as your representative, I'll work to keep food affordable, protect agricultural land from sprawl, and make sure farm families can earn a real living from their work.