Florida's Right to Farm Act Section 823.14, Florida Statutes
Florida's Right-to-Farm Act was enacted in 1979 to help preserve and protect the state's agricultural industry. As residential and commercial development expanded into rural areas, the law was designed to reduce conflicts between established farming operations and neighboring landowners.
In general, the Act protects qualifying farm operations from nuisance lawsuits when they operate in accordance with generally accepted agricultural and management practices (GAAMPs). Common farming activities such as equipment operation, livestock, dust, odors, and normal agricultural noise are often afforded legal protections under the law.
The following resource provides an overview of Florida's Right-to-Farm Act, including its purpose, key legal protections, and considerations for agricultural landowners and agritourism operators.
