Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner    -    Sherman Wilhelm, Director

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Advisory Groups


Aquaculture Review Council

Aquaculture Review Council

The Aquaculture Review Council (ARC) was created within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by Florida Statute 597.005 to provide a means of communication between the aquaculture industry and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.  more....

Aquaculture Interagency Coordinating Council

The Aquaculture Interagency Coordinating Council (AICC) was created within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by Florida Statute 597.006. The purpose of the coordinating council is to establish positive interagency cooperation and to foster the development of the state's aquaculture industry.  more....

Sturgeon Production Working Group

The Sturgeon Production Working Group is created within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by Florida Statute 379.2524 to encourage the continuation and advancement of work being done on aquaculture sturgeon production... more....

Transgenic Aquatic Species Task Force

The Transgenic Aquatic Species Task Force is composed of state agency and university scientists for the express purpose of providing science-based information to the Division on the potential risks associated with any particular transgenic aquatic species. The Task Force will review species, genetic, environmental or toxicological data for the purpose of advising the Division as to whether any specific product can be cultured or whether an in-depth risk assessment should be performed. more....

Clam Industry Task Force

The mission of the task force is to create a forum for clam industry members to have an open dialogue with DACS and each other regarding any changes to policies, rules, or statutes pertaining to shellfish as well as address industry needs. more....