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Florida Farmers Help Provide Free Summer Meals for Kids

Summer break can leave children without access to regular, healthy meals. Many Florida Farm Bureau farmers and ranchers help fill the gap by providing nutritious food to children statewide through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Summer Food Service Programs. One…

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YF&R Program Prepares Next Generation of Young Farmers

In my own research, hauling buckets of soil samples reminds me that farming should be a young man’s game. But I share Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Group President Kelsey Waters-David’s observation that it’s becoming an old man’s game. The increasing average age of the Florida farmer presents…

Alachua County Resident Wins State Discussion Meet

Sarah Luther of Alachua County was awarded first place in the Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet competition. The award was presented at the Florida Farm Bureau’s 84th state Annual Meeting on Oct. 27.  [caption id="attachment_26596" align="alignleft" width="800"] Sarah Luther of Alachua…

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