Commissioner of Agriculture Race and Why Floridians Should Pay Attention

It may not have all the glamor and hype of the U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races, but the commissioner of agriculture is not a race -- or a job -- to be ignored.

With an economic impact of about $102 billion a year, agriculture is Florida's second largest industry behind tourism. It's also the lead consumer protection agency. So whether you live on a farm in rural Florida or in a condo in downtown Miami, this important Cabinet seat affects everyone living in the state of Florida.