Paul Allen of RC Hatton Inc. in Pahokee, Fla., says that his successful company would not be where it is today without the leadership of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association.

The Economic Impact of Agriculture in Florida

• Supports 1.4 million jobs
• Generates a $100 Billion annual economic impact in Florida
• Responsible for $3 Billion in tax revenue for local and state government
• Florida sugar industry provides 12,300 jobs as part of 142,500 nationwide jobs that rely on a strong sugar industry
• Florida sugar industry generates a $3.3 Billion economic impact annually