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Florida Farmers Help Provide Free Summer Meals for Kids

Summer break can leave children without access to regular, healthy meals. Many Florida Farm Bureau farmers and ranchers help fill the gap by providing nutritious food to children statewide through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Summer Food Service Programs. One…

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The Future of Farming Is Here—And Women Are Leading It

The American Farm Bureau’s Women’s Leadership Committee, with support from JBS and CoBank, has unveiled a new study intended to guide industry programming dedicated to women in agriculture for the next five years.   Women play a vital role in American agriculture—contributing through production, advocacy, education and entrepreneurship, while…

Rural Recharge Ep 39: LaDonna LaValle- Agricultural Advocacy & the Arts

In episode 39 of the Rural Recharge podcast, Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb S. Smith is joined by LaDonna LaValle, District 3 Women’s Leadership Committee Chair for Florida Farm Bureau, to share how her family’s story of recovery after devastating hurricanes hit their farm, why communication matters…

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Rural Recharge Podcast

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A monthly podcast hosted by Florida Farm Bureau Federation President Jeb S. Smith. Featuring authentic conversations with Florida farmers and ranchers. Listen on your favorite podcast platform.
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Florida Farm & Family Magazine

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Florida Farm & Family is a quarterly magazine for Florida Farm Bureau members featuring stories on farm families, local travel, recipes, gardening tips and much more.
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Connect to agriculture through the lens of Florida farm families. Learn where your food comes from and meet our state's farmers and ranchers.
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Media Contact

For interview requests, background information or additional media inquiries, please contact Public Relations Director Rachael Smith 352.374.1521, [email protected] or Communications Coordinator Shelby Martin 352.384.2655, [email protected].