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Presentations & Audio Recordings
DeSantis Highlights Florida’s Strong Economy at Lay of the Land Conference
DeSantis pointed out some indicators that Florida is economically strong, including the state’s low unemployment rate of approximately 3 percent. He added that Florida’s state budget is about half that of New York state even though Florida has a higher population.
The governor spent several minutes declaring that a college degree is no longer essential to achieve financial success. He said some with a high school diploma and a skill like welding will make more money than “the bottom half” of those with college degrees, and without incurring student debt. “Nobody’s better because they get a 4-year degree,” he declared.
Related to his efforts to strengthen Florida’s ecology and conservation efforts, DeSantis spoke about water management efforts, particularly in the Everglades, and the state’s land purchases.
General Session Speakers
Water Management Panel
Moderated by Michael Minton,
Chair of Dean Mead’s Agribusiness Industry Team and the new Solar Energy Industry Team
Breakout Sessions
LANDOWNER
Dean Saunders, ALC, CCIM (moderator)
SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler
Bartley E. Arrington
The Mosaic Company
Bill Calton
Weyerhaeuser
Mallory Lykes Dimmitt
Lykes Bros. Inc.
Erik Jacobsen
AgReserves
Audio
No Slides – Q&A Only
HEMP REGULATION
Carson Futch (moderator)
SVN | Saunders Ralston Dantzler
Ricardo Alvarez
FDACS
Kirk Goble, ALC
The Bell 5 Land Company
Daniel R. Russell
Dean Mead
Audio
No Slides – Q&A Only
