Congresswoman Kat Cammack Helps Secure $600 Million for Florida Farmers, Urges Immediate Applications

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) announced agricultural producers across Florida, including those in the Third Congressional District, can now apply for more than $600 million in disaster assistance through the Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program. The program provides critical relief to producers impacted by the devastating 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons.

As the only Florida representative serving on the House Agriculture Committee, Cammack helped secure the more than $600 million in federal disaster relief for Florida’s agricultural community, working in coordination with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson.

“Florida’s farmers, ranchers, citrus growers, and timber producers are the backbone of our state’s economy, and they’ve endured tremendous losses over the past two hurricane seasons,” said Congresswoman Cammack. “As the only Floridian on the House Agriculture Committee, I fought to ensure our producers were not left behind. This $600 million in disaster relief is critical support to help them rebuild infrastructure, recover from market losses, and restore operations. I encourage every eligible producer to apply as soon as possible.”

Florida’s Third District, home to a strong network of farmers, cattle operations, timber producers, and specialty crop growers across North Central Florida, experienced significant agricultural losses following repeated storm impacts.

Through the Florida Block Grant Disaster Relief Program, eligible agricultural producers in counties designated as primary or contiguous disaster areas may apply for funding to assist with:
• Infrastructure damage
• Market loss compensation
• Citrus-specific impacts, including infrastructure and future economic loss
• Timber damage

Cammack thanked Secretary Rollins and Commissioner Simpson for their steadfast partnership and leadership in delivering meaningful relief to Florida’s farmers, ranchers, and producers. “Working together, we are ensuring Florida agriculture comes back stronger, more resilient, and better prepared for the future,” Cammack added.

Florida is the first state in the nation to finalize an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture to implement this newly authorized disaster block grant program. The more than $600 million in federal funding represents approximately 35 percent of Florida’s total agricultural losses and damage from the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons.

Producers are encouraged to visit FDACS.gov/BlockGrant to review eligibility requirements, gather necessary documentation, and begin the application process.

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