Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson joined state and local leaders this week to celebrate the groundbreaking of a state-of-the-art facility for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at the Conner Complex in Tallahassee.

“The new facility is more than just a building – it’s a symbol of FDACS’ commitment to Florida’s agricultural community and consumers,” Simpson said. “With spaces to facilitate training, collaboration, and emergency response, the facility will serve as a hub for our mission to support and promote Florida agriculture, protect the environment, safeguard consumers, and ensure the safety and wholesomeness of food.”

Simpson was joined by Senate President Ben Albritton, Sen. Corey Simon, Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey, and FDACS employees to mark the occasion.

Slated for completion in late 2027, the 256,000-square-foot complex will consolidate approximately 940 FDACS employees across 13 divisions into one centralized location, according to the state.

The move is expected to enhance operational efficiency, collaboration, and emergency response capabilities, saving taxpayers more than $70 million over the next 30 years.

The facility will also feature modern infrastructure designed to support FDACS’ multifaceted mission, including agricultural support, environmental protection, and consumer safety initiatives.

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