Agriculture Assistance

Fern Industry

The fern and nursery industries Florida were greatly devastated by the freezes that hit Florida in 2009.  Rep. Mica worked to provide relief assistance to the farmers and nursery owners throughout the district.


Potato Industry

The Northeast potato industry has suffered losses stemming from inclement weather, damage. The Congressman is working with local potato growers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Florida Farm Bureau to develop additional relief methods for individuals suffering from losses, including the development of crop alternatives.


Fighting Crop Disease

Rep. Mica has also been actively working with both federal and State agencies, including the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, to implement research programs to protect Florida’s agricultural commodities from bacteria and foreign diseases.