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There are many ways Florida families can help share the story and promote the value of agriculture in our state. Learn more about the various programs, groups and events and become part of our Farm Bureau family.
25th Annual Suwannee CARES Celebration
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Please join us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Florida Farm Bureau’s Suwannee CARES program on May 7 at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center in Live Oak. Hundreds of families and community members will gather to recognize farmers and ranchers in the Suwannee River Basin who demonstrate…
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This award recognizes young farmers and ranchers that have excelled in their farming/ranching operations and honed their leadership abilities to superiority. Learn more here.
Florida Farm Bureau’s CARES program publicly recognizes Florida farmers and ranchers who demonstrate exemplary efforts to protect Florida’s natural resources by implementing Best Management Practices. Recipients are awarded a This Farm CARES sign to demonstrate to all Floridians that agricultural producers are fully committed to protecting Florida’s environment. Learn more at ThisFarmCares.org.
This contest awards Collegiate Farm Bureau members who successfully analyze agricultural problems and develop solutions in a collaborative committee meeting environment. Learn more here.
This contest is designed to simulate a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. Learn more here.
The Distinguished Service Award honors Florida agriculturists for their overall contributions to farming at the local or state level. Learn more here.
This award is an opportunity for young farmers and ranchers to be recognized for their leadership ability and involvement in agriculture, Farm Bureau and other community organizations. Learn more here.
The Florida Farmer of the Year award recognizes outstanding agriculturists who demonstrate excellence in agriculture. Learn more here.
Florida Farm Bureau recognizes legislators for their support of policy issues that affect agriculture and rural Florida. Learn more here.
Florida Farm Bureau offers the Newsperson of the Year Award to recognize journalists who have provided superior news coverage of Florida’s farm families and production agriculture. Learn more here.
The Pat Cockrell Achievement Award honors Florida Farm Bureau employees who have displayed exemplary, long-term service to the organization. Learn more here.
The Volunteer Communicator of the Year Award recognizes Farm Bureau volunteers who have gone above and beyond in telling the story about contemporary agriculture and its benefits to the general public. Learn more here.
The Youth Speech Contest promotes a stronger interest and clearer understanding of agriculture among students. There are county, district and state competitions. Learn more here.
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