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Young farmers and ranchers from across the state will gather in Orlando for the 2023 Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference July 7-9 at the Orlando World Center Marriot. The weekend conference, themed, Growing Forward, will guide attendees in ways to grow as individuals and on their farming…

Florida Farm Bureau members participated in an official Farm Bill listening session on April 24, in Newberry, Fla. The session was hosted by the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glen “GT” Thompson and Congresswoman Kat Cammack.  Congressman Darren Soto, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Congressman Doug LaMalfa and Congressman Austin Scott…

More than 80 Florida Farm Bureau grassroots members traveled to Washington D.C. last week to advocate for agriculture in the U.S. Capitol. Florida Farm Bureau leaders, county presidents and the Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Group engaged with legislators on important issues that impact Florida farms. Priority topics included the…

On April 22, people around the world will celebrate Earth Day. This day is used to honor and appreciate our planet and the environmental stewards who take care of the land. Communities will gather in celebration and participate in activities to help raise awareness of the importance of taking care…

Florida Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau Federation has recognized Rep. Kat Cammack (R.-Fla.) with the Outstanding New Member of Congress Award. This award is given to a member of Congress who has completed their first term and has shown they are a reliable friend to agriculture. Congressman Cammack…

Island Grove Winery has collaborated with Whole Foods Market and the University of Florida/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department to develop a new line of sparkling wine. The new line is available to purchase through Island Grove’s website and at Whole Foods Market across Florida. The line features…

April 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Earth Day is celebrated April 22. A national Earth Day toolkit encourages citizens to band together to advance sustainability and climate action in commemoration of the day. Practicing sustainability is a way of life for Florida farmers and ranchers. More than 10 million acres are dedicated…

April 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter American Farm Bureau President, Zippy Duvall traveled to Washington and Jackson Counties March 28-29 to discuss issues that Florida producers are facing and to explore the diversity of farming in the area. On Tuesday, along with Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb Smith, President Duvall spent the…

April 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter The Florida legislature convened on February 7 to begin the sixty day process for the annual legislative session. Florida Farm Bureau, in the conjunction with the Florida Ag Coalition, is working with our friends in the legislature to help promote policy which supports Florida agriculture. Senate…

April 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter By J. Scott Angle [email protected] @IFAS_VP Craig Watson is an icon in Florida aquaculture. He didn’t create the tropical fish industry in Florida. But he helped build it into a community. Farm Bureau was there from the beginning. Thirty years ago, the industry sought a scientific hub.

April 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter James Sutton Sumter County President, District 11 James Sutton grew up in Pasco County but moved to Sumter County when he was young. He grew up on his father’s cow/calf ranch and inherited it alongside his uncles and cousins. Sutton attended Hillsborough Community College where he…

With hurricane season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what can be done to minimize mosquito populations and protect Florida residents from harm. Dr. Eva Buckner, an Extension specialist at UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory in Vero Beach, reports that an increase in mosquito numbers can most likely…