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On a recent Saturday in October, families and youth across North Central Florida attended the Faith & Family Ag Festival in Union County for a fun day outdoors, learning about the land, life lessons, and love of industry and common faith. The event was hosted by Promised Land Family…

Farm-City Week is a time to give thanks for the valuable partnerships between urban and rural residents. This year, Farm Bureau members will mark the occasion with local events held throughout Florida, Nov. 16-23. Florida farm families and those across the nation produce an abundance of nutritious, food…

November 2022 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter By Madeline Wright and Courtney Larkin, FFB Legislative Affairs Team The 2022 Election results were extremely positive for Florida Farm Bureau Federation, with 96% of FarmPAC supported candidates winning in the General Election.  More than 7.7 million votes  were cast across the Sunshine State; and Florida…

November 2022 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter By J. Scott Angle [email protected] @IFAS_VP In the near future, a new UF/IFAS hub dedicated to revolutionizing agriculture will help you make a leap forward in farming. A center for applied artificial intelligence in agriculture will be that hub. Last month we announced our plan for…

November 2022 eNewsletter By J. Scott Angle [email protected] @IFAS_VP In the near future, a new UF/IFAS hub dedicated to revolutionizing agriculture will help you make a leap forward in farming. A center for applied artificial intelligence in agriculture will be that hub. Last month we announced our plan for a…

November 2022 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter Chad Flint is a fourth-generation Floridian with a passion for agriculture. Flint resides in Lee County with his wife, Kirstin, and their son Tripp. In addition to running the family business of Structural Moving and Home Elevations, Flint manages their cow/calf operation in Glades County. Although…

Florida Farm Bureau has presented Lee Bigham with the organization’s 2022 Achievement in Agriculture Award. This high honor recognizes Young Farmers and Ranchers for their skill at farm production, development of their agricultural enterprise and service to Farm Bureau as well as the local community. Bigham is a third generation…

[caption id="attachment_21639" align="alignleft" width="265"] Mackenzie Cunningham (center) accepts award for her speech from Florida Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Chair Danielle Daum (left) and Vice-Chair Victoria Hunter.[/caption] Mackenzie Cunningham of Volusia County won Florida Farm Bureau’s 2022 State Youth Speech Contest speaking about the positive impacts of agriculture to the local…

Dawn West of Westside Journal in Callahan, Fla., has received Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s 2022 Newsperson of the Year Award. The honor was announced on Oct. 27 at Florida Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting in Orlando. The organization presents the award annually to a journalist who has provided superior news coverage…

Morgan Pinkerton of Seminole County, a tireless advocate for Florida agriculture, has been named Florida Farm Bureau’s 2022 Volunteer Communicator of the Year. This prestigious honor recognizes a Farm Bureau volunteer who has made exceptional efforts to communicate the many ways agricultural production benefits all Floridians. Florida Farm Bureau President…

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced the 2023 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees. Dr. John T. Woeste (Alachua County) and Donald J. Quincey (Levy County) are both Farm Bureau members who will join 171 other inductees in the Hall of Fame. The 2022 honorees will be…

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has rejected a formal 301 investigation against Mexico for unfair trade practices involving fresh fruits and vegetables. This action was prompted by a Florida delegation-led petition on Sept. 8 to ask for an investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of…