Program Resources
- Apply to Become a Certified Florida Farm Winery[
] -
Certified Florida Wineries and Vineyards Map
[
2.4 MB
]
- Florida Grape Growers Association
-
Florida Viticulture Video
[
24.8 MB
]
- Florida Viticulture Video Script
Contact Us
Emily Hetherington
(850) 617-7291
Emily.Hetherington@FDACS.gov
Division of Marketing and Development
The Mayo Building
407 S. Calhoun St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800
Certified Florida Farm Wineries and Vineyards
To qualify as a tourist attraction, a Florida winery must be certified annually by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) as a Florida Farm Winery.
Qualification Standards
To qualify as a Florida Farm Winery, a winery must meet the following standards:
- Produce and sell less than 250,000 gallons of wine annually of which 60 percent of the wine produced is made from state agricultural products.
- Maintain an operating vineyard with a minimum of 5 acres of owned or managed land in Florida that produces commodities used in the production of wine.
- Be open to the public for tours, tastings and sales at least 30 hours each week.
How to Apply
A winery must apply annually to FDACS for certification.
To apply, complete and submit an application form.[ ] You must also submit a $100 application and registration fee.
Renewals
A winery must apply for recertification[ ] each year. In addition to paying the annual application and registration fee of $100, you must submit a licensing fee of $10 for each Florida Farm Winery logo, emblem and directional sign in place.
Program Resources
- Apply to Become a Certified Florida Farm Winery[ ]
-
Certified Florida Wineries and Vineyards Map
[
2.4 MB
]
- Florida Grape Growers Association
-
Florida Viticulture Video
[
24.8 MB
]
- Florida Viticulture Video Script
Contact Us
Emily Hetherington
(850) 617-7291
Emily.Hetherington@FDACS.gov
Division of Marketing and Development
The Mayo Building
407 S. Calhoun St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800
