Florida's agriculture sector faces a significant crisis due to severe freezes, resulting in over $3 billion in estimated losses. According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 66 counties have experienced prolonged freezing temperatures, causing widespread damage to various crops. The severity of the cold spells has been unprecedented for many farmers, impacting specialty crops such as strawberries, vegetables, melons, citrus, sugarcane, fruits, horticulture, and aquaculture.