Excellence in Agriculture Award
Florida Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Agriculture Award is designed as an opportunity to recognize young farmers and ranchers for their active contributions to Farm Bureau and agriculture. Finalists deliver a presentation on their leadership abilities and involvement in Farm Bureau and other civic organizations to a panel of judges.
Winners receive a utility vehicle courtesy of Southern Farm Bureau Life Company, $500 in cash and an expense-paid trip to the 2026 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention, where they will represent Florida and compete with other states for the national Discussion Meet title.
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Past Winners
Past Excellence in Agriculture Winners Continued:
2022: K’Leigh Combs, Duval County
2021: Scarlett Jackson, Polk County
2020: Matt Griffin, Lake County
2019: Kyle & Alisha Patterson, St. Lucie County
2018: Jake and Melissa Raburn, Hillsborough County (AFBF National Winners)
2017: Courtney Davis, Okeechobee County
2016: Dean Cheshire, Alachua County
2015: Christian Spinosa, Polk County
2014: Kelvin Moreno, Dade County
2013: Nick & Kiley Larsen, Palm Beach County
2012: Emily Eubanks, Alachua County
2011: Clay & Erin Archey, Seminole County
2010: Justin & Kelly Mosley, Clay County
2009: Carlton & Laura Lee Taylor, Polk County
2008: Scott & Sarah Joe Thomas, Marion County
2007: Charlie & Kelli Hofer, Marion County
2006: David & Donna Harris, Union County
2005: Jeffery Hamrick, Madison County
2004: Shawn & Ila Crocker, Hillsborough County
2003: Tim & Erin Best, Marion County
2002: George & Lee Ann Coleman