Other Agricultural Resources

The District works closely with other state and local agencies to provide resources for the agricultural community, including:

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ mission is to safeguard the public and support Florida’s agricultural economy.

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Office of Agricultural Water Policy

The Office of Agricultural Water Policy is committed to facilitating communication among federal, state, local agencies and the agricultural industry on water quantity, and water quality issues involving agriculture. Producers can also find industry adopted Best Management Practice manuals at this site.

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Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)

The DEP Office of Water Policy and Ecosystems Restoration addresses statewide water management issues in coordination with the water management districts and other agencies. DEP resources include:

• Office of Water Policy and Ecosystems Restoration
• Water Permitting Programs
• ERP Forms
• ERP Online Help
• Total Maximum Daily Loads Program

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University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

The University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is a federal, state, and county partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences and to making that knowledge accessible to sustain and enhance the quality of human life.

• Northwest Extension District
• Find Your Local Extension Office

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Other Water Management District Websites

The Northwest Florida Water Management District is one of five regional water management districts. The state’s other districts include:

• Suwannee River
• St. Johns River
• Southwest Florida
• South Florida