Commissioner of Agriculture

Donald A. Prichard

DemocraticQualified for PrimaryFlorida

About

Don Prichard is a candidate for Florida commissioner of agriculture and consumer services. He is a retired law-enforcement professional and military veteran who joined the Florida Army National Guard at age 17 and later deployed to Iraq. During his career with the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Prichard held leadership roles involving public safety, crisis management, budgeting, community engagement, and strategic planning. He also served as president of a police union representing more than 1,200 deputies and sergeants. His campaign emphasizes sustainable agriculture, consumer protection, affordability, and government independence.

Top Priorities

Support sustainable agriculture and food safety: Promote innovative farming practices, protect Florida’s food supply, and strengthen the state’s agriculture industry Protect consumers from fraud and rising costs: Combat scams and illegal business practices while advocating for a reduction in Florida’s state gasoline tax Limit harmful development and preserve agency independence: Seek a moratorium on new data centers and operate the department independently rather than automatically supporting the governor’s policies

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About this office

The commissioner of agriculture supports Florida’s farmers, protects the state’s food supply and natural resources, helps prevent wildfires, and protects consumers from fraud and unfair business practices.

All candidate information references official Florida records from dos.fl.gov/elections.