Florida Department of Agriculture Collection, 1932-2000
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 0.69 Linear Feet
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection has a variety of publications released from or related to the Florida State Department of Agriculture. Due to Florida's booming citrus industry, a vast majority of the files are information on sales, regulations, and annual reports on citrus. It also contains legal arguments against the establishment of NAFTA (The North American Free Trade Agreement) on concerns of lack of food security, and possible detriment to Florida farms. Throughout the collection are research bulletins intended for farmers, containing information on soil content, pesticides, and other miscellaneous topics.
- Biographical / historical:
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services was established in 1868 when the Office of Commissioner of Immigration was created. The mission, structure and name of the office evolved over time.
1868: The Florida Constitution of 1868 created the Office of Commissioner of Immigration. The Commissioner of Immigration was empowered to attract settlers to Florida. 1871: The Constitution was amended consolidating the Offices of Surveyor General and Commissioner of Immigration as the new Commissioner of Lands and Immigration. 1885: The Constitution was revised renaming the Commissioner of Lands and Immigration as the Commissioner of Agriculture. 1969: The Florida Legislature reorganized the department and established the Division of Consumer Services and the Division of Forestry. The Legislature renamed the department to include its new responsibilities: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Information pulled from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services website.
- Acquisition information:
- This collection was donated to Professor Thomas Mack, date unknown.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
This collection is open for research. Researchers must contact McKay Archives in advance for access to unprocessed born digital materials in this collection. Collection restrictions, copyright limitations, or technical complications may hinder the archives' ability to provide access to unprocessed born digital materials.
- Terms of access:
This collection is owned by Florida Southern College and is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
- Location of this collection:
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Florida Southern College111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.LakelandFL33801USA
