Dade County Farm Bureau

Dade County Farm Bureau Annual BBQ

Dade County Farm Bureau President Heather Moehling (right) and Vice President David Torbert (left) presenting Hal Arve Jr. (middle) as the Hall of Honor recipient at the 45th annual BBQ.

Every year, on the last Saturday of April, Dade County Farm Bureau hosts an annual BBQ. It is the largest farm-to-table BBQ in South Florida. In 2025, Dade County Farm Bureau celebrated the 45th Annual BBQ at The Di’Mare Annex in Florida City.  The event brings the entire community together to enjoy live entertainment, fresh food and great fellowship. Volunteers and local farmers are recognized for their effortless contributions to the community. The event is a big farm community reunion.

Dade County Farm Bureau Board Director, David Hanck presenting the 2025 Ag Patrol Officer of the Year Award to Sergeant Richard Zahalka.
Officers
President:
Heather Moehling , Homestead
  • Vice President: David Torbert , Florida City
  • Secretary: Steve Hoveland, Homestead
  • Treasurer: David Hanck, Homestead
Board of Directors
  • Kern Carpenter, Homestead
  • David Kaplan, Miami
  • Mark Wilson, Homestead
  • Peter Schnebly, Homestead
  • Sam Accursio, Homestead
  • Margie Pikarsky, Homestead
  • Pedro Sifuentes, Homestead
  • Larry Dunagan, Goulds
  • Ivonne Alexander, Miami
  • Paul Wiggins, Homestead
  • Jeff Dermott, Homestead
  • Erik Tietig, Miami
  • Mick Gnaegy, Ex-Officio, Homestead
  • Phil Marraccini, Homestead
  • Mark Philcox, Homestead
  • Salvatore Finocchiaro , Homestead
  • Kim Sue Hosang , Homestead
  • Robert Shekels, Jr. , Homestead
  • Jorge Zamora, Miami
  • Kevin Uzquiano, Homestead
  • Barney Rutzke Jr, Past President , Homestead
  • Robert Rieder , Palmetto Bay