The Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Women’s Leadership Committee held its annual meeting during Florida Farm Bureau’s 85th Annual Meeting in Daytona Beach, recognizing county achievements, electing new leaders and celebrating nearly five decades of philanthropic impact.
Members honored outgoing leaders and rewarded outstanding county-level Women’s Committee activities and contributions to the Women’s Fund. Highlands County was named the year’s top overall contributor to the fund.
Over the past 48 years, the Women’s Fund has supported nonprofit organizations through contributions from county Farm Bureaus across the state. The fund has donated more than $450,000 to charitable causes focused on children, nutrition, agricultural education and women’s health. This year, donations were made to Gator Wilderness Camp School and Promised Land Family Ministries.
The committee also elected new leadership for the Women’s Leadership Committee. Ellie John (District 8) was elected vice chair, succeeding retiring Vice Chair Danielle Daum. Additional members elected to leadership roles included Katie Quincey (District 4), Laura Tambone (District 9) and Cheryl Fulford Flood (District 6).
Kylie Campbell will serve as the Young Farmers & Ranchers representative, succeeding Shelby Thomas of Union County, who will serve as the YF&R Class President. Kelsey Waters-David will serve as past president.
The Women announced that the 2027 Florida Farm Bureau Women’s Conference will be held April 2-4 in Gainesville.
The Women’s Leadership Program provides opportunities for Farm Bureau members to develop leadership skills, support their communities and advocate for agriculture while advancing charitable initiatives that benefit families across Florida.
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