Veterans
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried is dedicated to serving Florida’s veterans. From promoting veterans agriculture to providing consumer protection to veterans, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is ready to serve Florida veterans.
This webpage is updated frequently. We invite you to come back here often to learn about the latest news on FDACS veterans initiatives. If you have any questions, please contact the FDACS Veterans Affairs Director, Edgar Rodriguez, at Ed.Rodriguez@FDACS.gov or (850) 766-8582.
Latest Developments
Recent Tweets from Commissioner Fried
- December 7, 2021: On the 80th anniversary of the attack on #PearlHarbor today, we honor the 2,403 Americans who died that day and all those that served our nation during World War II. We must never forget their courage and sacrifice. #PearlHarborRemembranceDay
- November 11, 2021: Honored to help serve breakfast on #VeteransDay2021 at Tallahassee’s @AmericanLegion Post 13. To all our #veterans, thank you for your service. Our nation is stronger because of your sacrifices, dedication, and bravery.
- November 11, 2021: Happy #VeteransDay to all who served — we honor and thank you for your sacrifices! Veterans are a vital part of our #FloridaAg community. @FDACS is proud to actively promote & support initiatives that facilitate their entry into agriculture.
- November 10, 2021: Happy 246th birthday @USMC! Thank you to every Marine for your faithful service & for always protecting our nation. Semper Fi!
- November 10, 2021: Our @FLForestService was joined by @MyFWC & @SFWMD in hosting an #OperationOutdoorFreedom Snake event — engaging our wounded #veterans & helping remove these invasive species from our environment!
Commissioner Nikki Fried Announces September 2021 Veteran of the Month
On September 24, 2021, Commissioner Fried announced Specialist Mark Ballou, who served in the Florida National Guard and as a Veterans Social Worker at the Department of Veterans Affairs, as the September 2021 selection for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Veteran of the Month.
Learn more about Mark Ballou and Commissioner Fried's Veteran of the Month initiative
Commissioner Nikki Fried & FDACS Join FTC in Recognizing Military Consumer Month, Raising Awareness of Scams Targeting Servicemembers
On July 9, 2021, Commissioner Fried and FDACS, the state’s consumer protection agency, joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in alerting members of the military, veterans and their families about targeted scams. July is Military Consumer Month, a month-long education campaign aimed at raising awareness among military communities on how to protect against targeted scams and fraud.
Learn more about how FDACS protects servicemembers and veterans from scams
Veteran Resource Guides
| Florida Veterans' Benefits Guide The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs (FDVA) provides a benefits guide to assist Florida veterans in accessing the state and federal benefits that they have earned through their military service. This guide is updated on a yearly basis. |
| Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides a benefits guide to help veterans, dependents and survivors navigate the various federal benefits afforded to them. |
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