Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Robert Spottswood Jr. to the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board. [caption id="attachment_26939" align="alignleft" width="243"] Photo courtesy of South Florida Water Management District[/caption] Robert Spottswood Jr. is the President of Spottswood Companies, Inc., Spottswood Management and Keystar Construction. Additionally, he is a…
The USDA has announced the official per-acre payment rates for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, a one-time support initiative intended to help producers manage ongoing financial pressure while Congress continues work on longer-term farm policy solutions. Program Overview The Farmer Bridge Assistance Program was announced by the…
By J. Scott Angle [email protected] @IFAS_VP You can trust your Extension agents to keep conversations with you private. We’re learning that, in addition to a handshake agreement about on-farm work, you want to know that we’re protecting your sensitive data about yields, fertilizer use, irrigation…
On December 8, President Trump and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, a short-term support initiative intended to provide economic relief to producers affected by market disruptions, high input costs and ongoing trade pressures. Below is a summary of the key program details released…
Florida Farm Bureau Federation President Jeb S. Smith commented on the USDA’s announcement to provide $12 billion in economic relief to America’s farmers and ranchers until benefits from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act go into effect. “Florida Farm Bureau Federation extends our sincere appreciation to President Trump and the…
The 2025 Farm-City Week celebrations united rural and urban communities and recognized the partnerships that provide an abundance of safe and nutritious food supply worldwide. This year, 43 Farm-City Week events across Florida connected farmers, ranchers, elected officials, consumers and community members. Award ceremonies, farm-to-table meals, farm tours, proclamation readings, parades and community service activities fostered appreciation for the contributions of both urban…
Many of us experience the UF/IFAS-Farm Bureau partnership through our personal relationships -- leader to leader, farmer to county agent. At October’s fantastic annual meeting in Daytona the relationship was codified – again. It’s the policy of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation to partner with UF/IFAS.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has issued a statement regarding recent outbreaks of Equine Herpes Virus-Type 1 at a World Pro Rodeo Association event held November 5-9, 2025, in Waco, TX, and a Barrel Futurities of America event held November 17-18 in Guthrie, OK. While no…
Delegates from nearly 60 county Farm Bureaus convened at the 84th Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting October 27-29, 2025, to finalize the public policy of the Federation. Policy amendments and new resolutions rising from the county level through State Advisory Committees were discussed and ultimately ratified unanimously by the voting…
The Florida Farm Bureau delegation is looking forward to the 107th American Farm Bureau Convention in Anaheim, California. This convention is a prime opportunity for members to access new tools and ideas, share resources, imagine a bright future and be inspired to grow and lead. This year's convention provides attendees…
Cake auctions are a beloved tradition for County Farm Bureau events across Florida. Attendees donate desserts to be auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting local charities or community programs. These auctions showcase the counties' creativity and generosity, with the excitement of friendly competition often fetching bids well into…
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has announced the dates for the next application cycle of the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The Rural and Family Lands Protection Program (RFLPP) is an agricultural land preservation program designed to…
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