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November 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Delegates from nearly 60 county Farm Bureaus convened at the 83rd Florida Farm Bureau Federation (FFBF) Annual Meeting Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2024, to finalize the public policy of the Federation.  Policy amendments and new resolutions rising from the county level through the State Advisory…

November 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter By J. Scott Angle [email protected] @IFAS_VP Christa Court helps you bounce back from hurricanes. She asks what happened on your farm, combines your account with hundreds of others, and tells the big story in numbers. She tells that story to members of Congress, disaster relief officials,…

More than 400 grassroots members gathered in Miramar Beach Oct. 30-Nov. 1 at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort for Florida Farm Bureau’s 2024 State Annual Meeting.  Voting delegates discussed and approved policy resolutions that were adopted as the organization’s policy for 2025. The meeting included award…

On Sept. 27, Hurricane Helene barreled through Florida, devastating Florida’s Big Bend region. Farmers and ranchers in North Florida suffered the most losses. Many families were still rebuilding after Hurricane Idalia and Hurricane Debby, both striking within the past 13 months.   Significant agricultural damage reported from Hurricane…

The Sunbelt Ag Expo is a three-day agricultural-based tradeshow with more than 80,000 in attendance making this “North America’s Premier Farm Show”. The annual event features agriculture exhibits, contests, education, and entertainment. At this year’s Spotlight State building, attendees will be greeted by an immersive “Fresh From Florida” experience as…

October 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Jared and Kamryn Smith have a passion for agriculture that runs deep. As individuals, it is evident how much they love and appreciate the industry, and as a couple, their passion is magnified. Although they have different ties to agriculture, they have found ways to intertwine…

The Hurricane Helene resource page includes information to help our farm families throughout Florida recover from the hurricane. Information on waivers, state and federal funding, mental wellness and reporting agricultural loss visit Hurricane Helene Resource page.

Sumter County Farm Bureau has been selected as a winner in the American Farm Bureau Federation County Activities of Excellence (CAE) program with the “988 It's OK" Mental Health Initiative. With more than 200 entries, AFBF selected the top 24 activities to be showcased at the 2025…

October 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Landowners who maintain and improve Florida panther habitat of high conservation priority on their property may be eligible for rewards.  Landowners within the following counties are eligible for participation:  Broward, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Osceola, Polk and…

October 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Draft Insecticide Strategy (“Insecticide Strategy”) which outlines the changes that growers may need to implement on their farms to be in compliance with insecticide labels. In 2022, the EPA was found in violation of their consultation process…

October 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Final Herbicide Strategy Framework (“Herbicide Strategy”) which outlines the changes that growers may need to implement on their farms to be in compliance with herbicide labels. In 2022, the EPA was found in violation of their consultation…

October 2024 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter By J. Scott Angle [email protected] @IFAS_VP Agricultural land disappearing. A new expressway cutting through pastures. A generation of youth who need to learn where their food comes from. Sound familiar? It’s what UF/IFAS Clay County Extension Director Annie Wallau and Clay County Farm Bureau President Gayward…