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Throughout her career at a high school with no ag program, Musiq Williams has been tested on distinguishing beneficial bugs from agricultural pests, how the farm-to-fork chain feeds us, and on reading nutrition labels. She has also learned parliamentary procedure, toured farms, attended Farm Bureau meetings, and delivered a speech…

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation is now accepting applications for its Disaster Relief Fund. The fund was created to respond to Florida farmers and ranchers who have suffered significant agricultural losses or expenses as a result of hurricanes and other natural disasters. Farmers and ranchers seeking relief can apply…

More than 100 Florida Farm Bureau grassroots members traveled to Washington, D.C., earlier this week to advocate for agriculture in the U.S. Capitol.  Florida Farm Bureau leaders, county presidents, the Women’s Leadership Committee and members of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Group engaged with policy makers and…

St. Patrick’s Day is the biggest holiday for green cabbage consumption in the U.S., a tradition rooted in the vegetable’s affordability to early Irish American communities. At the heart of every holiday meal is the year-round work of farmers and ranchers who make these traditions possible. Barnes Farms in St. Johns County has been family owned and operated for 65 years. The farm harvests…

Florida Farm Bureau has commented on the recent Farm Bill passing through the House Agriculture committee.  "Farm policy is national security policy. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026/ Farm Bill 2.0 is a step toward giving Florida’s farmers the certainty they need to keep producing…

County Farm Bureaus celebrated Food Check-Out Week from Feb. 16-20, recognizing Florida’s farmers and ranchers for providing a nutritious, affordable food supply throughout the year. Farmers and ranchers maintain a stable food supply despite challenging market conditions, weather extremes, land loss and plant and animal pests…

Final Rule Approval – February 2026 At its February 2026 Commission meeting in Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted to approve final rule amendments governing wildlife trapping in Florida. The approved rules will take effect December 31, 2026, a date updated from an earlier proposed July…

Seven Florida Farm Bureau members have been selected to serve on an American Farm Bureau Issue Advisory Committee (IAC). These committees give members the opportunity to lend their expertise on important issues that impact agriculture. Their guidance helps develop national policy for the grassroots organization. The following Florida members were…

Florida Farm Bureau continues to monitor federal issues that impact farmers and ranchers, including the Farm Bill and trade policies. Tariff Policy Update Following Supreme Court Ruling Recent developments at the U.S. Supreme Court have significantly reshaped the national trade policy conversation. In a 6–3 decision, the Court ruled that…

Almost everything we do at UF/IFAS contributes to keeping working lands working. We do it with a laser focus on keeping you profitable. The combined threats of rising input costs, volatile markets, extreme weather and pests can threaten farmers’ bottom lines and make it more economically attractive to…

As Jacksonville continues to expand, surrounding rural communities face growing pressure to develop agricultural land. Located less than an hour from Jacksonville’s metropolis, Baker County’s cultural and economic identity is rooted in generations of working lands.  [caption id="attachment_27137" align="alignleft" width="300"] South Prong Plantation in Baker County.[/caption] South…

The Florida Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund for Agriculture was created for those interested in contributing to farmers and ranchers who have suffered significant agricultural losses or expenses as a result of weather-related events and other natural disasters. Donations can be made via check or online through the Disaster…