The state annual meeting is the pinnacle of Florida Farm Bureau’s grassroots advocacy. Volunteer members will be celebrated, and delegate members will discuss and set policy that will guide the organization for the next year.9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Registration: Coquina Foyer
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Council of Presidents: Coquina E
11:30 a.m.
YF&R Judges Orientation: Coquina G
12:30 – 3 p.m.
Excellence in Agriculture Award Presentations: Coquina F
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Discussion Meet Final Four: Round 1
Collegiate: Coquina G
YF&R: Coquina H
2 – 3 p.m.
Discussion Meet Final Four: Round 2
Collegiate: Coquina G
YF&R: Coquina H
2:30 – 3 p.m.
Credentials Committee Meeting: Manatee
2:30 – 6 p.m.
Annual Meeting Showcase: Coquina Foyer
3 – 4 p.m.
Opening Session: Coquina A, D
Welcome
First Reading of Resolutions
4 – 6 p.m.
Welcome Reception: Coquina Foyer
6:30 – 9 p.m.
President’s Celebration and Awards Banquet: Coquina A, D
Welcome
County Recognition Program Awards
Dinner
Guest Speaker
Membership Awards
Member Benefit of the Year Award
Extension Professional of the Year Award
Young Farmers and Ranchers Awards
2025 Florida Farmer of the Year
Pat Cockrell Lifetime Achievement Award
Distinguished Service Awards
Tuesday, October 28
7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Registration: Coquina Foyer
7:30 – 9 a.m.
Member Breakfast: Coquina A, D
Welcome
Local Farm Families of the Year Recognition
Breakfast
FAMA Awards
County Agent Recognition
Team Player of the Year Award
8:30 – 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Annual Meeting Showcase: Coquina Foyer
9:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Youth Speech Contest Finals: Coquina E
9:15 – 10 a.m.
Breakout Sessions: Coquina F, G
10:15 – 11 a.m.
Breakout Sessions: Coquina F, G, H
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Legislative Luncheon: Coquina A, D
Welcome
Youth Speech Contest Winner Presentation
Lunch
Legislator of the Year Awards
1:15 – 2 p.m.
Breakout Sessions: Coquina F, G, H
2:15 – 4 p.m.
General Session: Coquina A, D
Welcome
Credentials Committee Report
President’s Annual Address
Excellence in Crop Advising Award
Newsperson of the Year Award
Volunteer Communicator of the Year Award
Second Reading of Resolutions
Directors Caucus (Odd Numbered Districts)
4 – 5 p.m.
Women’s Annual Meeting: Coquina E
Welcome
Women’s Annual Meeting Minutes
County Women’s Fund Awards
Women’s Fund Financial Report
Retiring Member Recognition
Election of Chair
Directors Caucus (Odd Numbered Districts)
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Member Appreciation Reception: Oceanview Terrace
Free Evening to Enjoy the Local Area
Wednesday, October 29
7 – 9 a.m.
Registration: Coquina Foyer
7:30 – 9 a.m.
Commissioner’s Ag-Environmental Leadership Breakfast: Coquina A, D
Welcome
Breakfast
Ag Environmental Leadership Award Recognition
2026 Florida Farmer of the Year Award
9 – 9:45 a.m.
Break to Check Out of Hotel Room
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Closing General Session: Coquina A, D
Welcome
Women’s Leadership Committee Introduction
Young Farmers and Ranchers Class President Recognition
District Caucus Report
Credentials Committee Report
Annual Meeting Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
Final Consideration of Resolutions
Election of President
Donation Drawing Winners
Adjournment
Immediately Following Adjournment
State Board of Directors Meeting: Ponce de Leon