Boyd named Florida Farm Bureau’s 2017 Legislator of the Year

Rep. Jim Boyd received Florida Farm Bureau’s 2017 Legislator of the Year award for his outstanding leadership during the 2017 legislative session.

Representing Manatee and Sarasota counties, Rep. Boyd helped secure $2.3 million in sales tax exemptions on prescription and non-prescription animal health products used for poultry and livestock.

As chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Boyd was tasked with creating the House’s proposal to cut taxes for Floridians. In his original $297 million tax cut package, Rep. Boyd included more than $13 million in sales tax exemptions for agriculture, including animal health products, farm fencing materials, compressed and liquefied oxygen used for aquaculture.

“Rep. Boyd is an incredible advocate for agriculture,” Florida Farm Bureau president John L. Hoblick said. “Throughout his time in the House of Representatives, Rep. Boyd has worked tirelessly to support issues important to Farm Bureau and the farmers and ranchers across our state.”

Rep. Boyd has served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives since 2010.

This story was originally published November 2, 2017 at 3:47 PM with the headline "Boyd named Florida Farm Bureau’s 2017 Legislator of the Year."