Get Involved
There are many opportunities for Florida families to help share the story of agriculture. Our members visit classrooms, collaborate with other community groups and donate to charitable projects. Whether you just want to know more about your food, meet the farmers who grow the food or become an advocate for agriculture, there are plenty of ways to let your voice be heard. To get involved in your community, contact your local county Farm Bureau today.
Advisory Committees
Florida Farm Bureau’s 16 advisory committees are engaged in policy development and guide our state board of directors on pertinent issues. Committee members are volunteer leaders actively involved in farming and the commodity they represent.
Apiculture
Aquaculture
Beef
Budget and Economy
Citrus
Dairy
Environmental Horticulture
Equine
Forestry
Fruit/Vegetable
Labor
Oversight
Peanut/Cotton
Sugar
Trade
Water/Natural Resources
If you are interested in serving on an advisory committee, contact your local County Farm Bureau president.
Resources:
Advisory Committee Handbook
Community Programs
Farmers and ranchers and consumers can get involved in an array of programs with their local Farm Bureau. Volunteer in a classroom, help out at your county fair, stock food pantries with nutritious food or help serve up a delicious menu to those in need. Listed below are a variety of ways that you can get give back to your community with any of our Farm Bureau programs. Contact your local Farm Bureau to find out how you can make a difference.
Ag in the Classroom
Every year, hundreds of volunteers participate in Ag Literacy Day. The annual reading event is an opportunity for farmers and ranchers, teachers and volunteers to read to elementary students in their community about agriculture. The event is sponsored by Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc., and will be held in the Spring.
Farm-City Week
Each year just before Thanksgiving, Farm Bureau members celebrate the positive relationships between farm families and city residents with Farm-City Week. Farm Bureau volunteers donate food, money and time to local charitable agencies that provide aid for citizens in need.
Click here to view various Farm City Week events across the state or download your Farm-City Week Toolkit to help you plan your celebration.
Food Check-Out Week
Food Check-Out Week takes place the third week in February each year and celebrates the abundance of fresh and nutritious food available to consumers at affordable prices. Americans spend less than 11 percent of their disposable income on food. To participate in this celebration, download a Communications Toolkit and contact your local Farm Bureau.
Our Food Link
Our Food Link promotes today’s agriculture year-round to consumers of all ages. A planning kit is available to help local communities implement various educational projects. To get started with a Food Link activity in your area, contact your local Farm Bureau office.
Youth Speech Contest
The Youth Speech Contest promotes a stronger interest and clearer understanding of agriculture among high school students. The contest is sponsored by the Farm Bureau Women’s Committee and includes a county, district and state competition. For more information or to participate in the contest, contact your local County Office.
Women’s Program
Farm Bureau Women are dedicated to educating the public with programs and events that promote a positive image of agriculture. These activities provide opportunities for leadership, communication, political involvement, volunteerism and networking. Visit the Farm Bureau Women section to find out more of how you can get involved in sharing agriculture’s story.
Young Farmers and Ranchers Program
The Young Farmers and Ranchers Program prepares young agriculturists between the ages of 18-35 for leadership roles at the local, state and national level. The program provides many opportunities to advocate, network, volunteer and learn about agriculture. Visit the Young Farmers and Ranchers section to find out how you can get involved in your local community.
This Farm CARES
County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship (CARES)
We promote agriculture’s role in protecting Florida’s natural resources.
Our County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship program (CARES) recognizes the farmers and ranchers who have taken voluntary action in preserving the land for the next generation. Exemplary practices of farmers and ranchers statewide conserve water water quality, protect wildlife habitat and the state’s natural resources.
Visit www.thisfarmcares.org
Sponsorships
Florida Farm Bureau welcomes partners to support year-round educational opportunities offered to our member –families, agribusiness and related industries across the state.
Our programs and events are vital to supporting our shared mission of growing a healthy, viable farming and ranching community.
Partnership opportunity inquiries may be directed to Jared Lanier.