When people think about Florida agriculture, oranges are probably the first thing that springs to mind. But when it comes to livestock, cattle is king. Cattle ranchers in Florida bring in more than half a billion dollars a year. And wherever there’s that much money being made, laws that shut out competition aren’t far behind.
It’s a familiar story: New competition rides into town, and corporate ranchers saddle up and head to the Capitol to lobby for special favors. Previously cattle and dairy interests have gone after veggie burgers and plant-based milk.
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