Nikki Fried is the current Commissioner of Agriculture, in Florida. She won the 2018 Florida Commissioner of Agriculture election, narrowly defeating state representative Matt Caldwell by less than 7,000 votes. She is also the first woman to be elected to the position. In 2022, she goes face-to-face in a race for the Governor’s seat. She has always been an advocate for climate change and has taken many steps to improve Florida's environment. In this episode, Nikki discusses how the environment's impact on agriculture is changing. She talks about the measurable steps that have been taken to start improving the environment in Florida, such as the tree planting project and the Clean Water Act. She also spoke in depth on the legalization of hemp and the positive environmental impact it has on Florida's economy. She also shares inside knowledge on Florida’s energy goals and education plans. In this episode, Commissioner Fried discusses: How the environment’s impact on agriculture is changing. The measurable steps that have been taken to start improving the environment in Florida, such as the tree planting project and the Clean Water Act. Legalization of hemp and the positive environmental impact. Florida energy goals; the past, present, and future. Her plans to weave climate education into schools and educate the rising generation about the climate crisis and how to combat it.
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