FAC § 23.6

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that greenhouse production of floricultural, ornamental, or other nursery and agricultural products in the state is a growing industry that provides valuable agricultural products and year-round employment for agricultural workers. The Legislature further declares that greenhouse production is an efficient self-contained production system that offers protections for the environment and allows for the use of conservation-oriented production technologies, including drip irrigation, water recycling, and hydroponics, and the use of energy conservation systems.