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St. Patrick’s Day is the biggest holiday for green cabbage consumption in the U.S., a tradition rooted in the vegetable’s affordability to early Irish American communities. At the heart of every holiday meal is the year-round work of farmers and ranchers who make these traditions possible. Barnes Farms in St. Johns County has been family owned and operated for 65 years. The farm harvests…

Florida Farm Bureau has commented on the recent Farm Bill passing through the House Agriculture committee.  "Farm policy is national security policy. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026/ Farm Bill 2.0 is a step toward giving Florida’s farmers the certainty they need to keep producing…

County Farm Bureaus celebrated Food Check-Out Week from Feb. 16-20, recognizing Florida’s farmers and ranchers for providing a nutritious, affordable food supply throughout the year. Farmers and ranchers maintain a stable food supply despite challenging market conditions, weather extremes, land loss and plant and animal pests…

Final Rule Approval – February 2026 At its February 2026 Commission meeting in Tallahassee, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted to approve final rule amendments governing wildlife trapping in Florida. The approved rules will take effect December 31, 2026, a date updated from an earlier proposed July…

Seven Florida Farm Bureau members have been selected to serve on an American Farm Bureau Issue Advisory Committee (IAC). These committees give members the opportunity to lend their expertise on important issues that impact agriculture. Their guidance helps develop national policy for the grassroots organization. The following Florida members were…

Florida Farm Bureau continues to monitor federal issues that impact farmers and ranchers, including the Farm Bill and trade policies. Tariff Policy Update Following Supreme Court Ruling Recent developments at the U.S. Supreme Court have significantly reshaped the national trade policy conversation. In a 6–3 decision, the Court ruled that…

Almost everything we do at UF/IFAS contributes to keeping working lands working. We do it with a laser focus on keeping you profitable. The combined threats of rising input costs, volatile markets, extreme weather and pests can threaten farmers’ bottom lines and make it more economically attractive to…

As Jacksonville continues to expand, surrounding rural communities face growing pressure to develop agricultural land. Located less than an hour from Jacksonville’s metropolis, Baker County’s cultural and economic identity is rooted in generations of working lands.  [caption id="attachment_27137" align="alignleft" width="300"] South Prong Plantation in Baker County.[/caption] South…

The Florida Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund for Agriculture was created for those interested in contributing to farmers and ranchers who have suffered significant agricultural losses or expenses as a result of weather-related events and other natural disasters. Donations can be made via check or online through the Disaster…

Farmers and ranchers across Florida met with Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) on Feb. 13 to discuss the upcoming Farm Bill. The Congresswoman held three listening sessions throughout the state to discuss key priorities, listen to concerns, and collect feedback from farmers.   The listening sessions began in Alachua and concluded in Clewiston, with one stop in Lake Wales. The sessions…

Florida Farm Bureau has commented on the recent Farm Bill markups that were released on February 13. Florida Farm Bureau Federation appreciates Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson and the House Agriculture Committee for advancing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. America’s farmers and ranchers have been operating under…

In episode 35 of the Rural Recharge podcast, Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb S. Smith sits down with Trevor Williams, host of the Farm Traveler podcast and YouTube channel, to discuss how digital tools are transforming the relationship between farmers and consumers and the…