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Volunteer Communicator of the Year

The Volunteer Communicator of the Year Award recognizes Farm Bureau volunteers who have gone above and beyond in telling the story about contemporary agriculture and its benefits to the general public. Nominees have demonstrated excellent communication through the general news media, social media platforms, public speaking or classroom education.

The Volunteer Communicator of the Year will is recognized during the state annual meeting in October.

2025: Janyel Taylor, Manatee County

Two people holding an award plaque on a stage during the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau annual meeting Read the article

2024: Pat Durden, Gadsden County

Pat Durden, District 4 Director for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation

2023: Jim Strickland, Manatee County

Rancher Jim Strickland at the Strickland Ranch in Myakka City, Florida. Read the article

Past recipients continued:

2022: Morgan Pinkerton, Seminole County 
2021: Keith Wedgworth, Western Palm Beach County
2020: Ryan Jenkins, Santa Rosa County
2019: Brittany Lee, Alachua County
2018: David Hafner, Martin County
2017: Callon “Buddy” Keen, Manatee County
2016: Susan Hendry, Clay County
2015: Kelly Mosley, Clay County