Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference
Join us July 11-13, 2025, in St. Augustine for the 2025 Leadership Conference!
About the Keynote Speaker
Amanda Radke is a fifth generation rancher from Mitchell, SD. Alongside her husband, Tyler, and their four children, they operate Radke Land & Cattle, an Angus and Limousin seedstock operation.
A former National FFA Extemp Speaking Champion and National Beef Ambassador, Radke has spent the last 17 years on the road fighting for the agricultural families, rural America, and national food security.
She’s the host of “The Heart of Rural America” podcast and radio show, a syndicated columnist, a western retailer, and a children’s book author focused on promoting ag literacy in schools.
She currently serves as an appointee on the National Agriculture Campaign Advisory Council, where she provides industry insights to the U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee.
Learn more about Radke at www.amandaradke.com.
Conference Farm Tours
Singleton & Sons Farms
Since its inception, Singleton & Sons Farms has flourished into a sprawling 700-acre enterprise. This third-generation farm, located in Hastings, Florida, has been cultivating potatoes for Frito-Lay since 1981. While 85% of its land is dedicated to potatoes, the farm also grows sorghum, planted after the potato harvest in mid-June, serving as a vital cover crop. The farm’s commitment to family and community is evident in every aspect of its operations, making Singleton & Sons Farms a true family affair.
Cracker Swamp Cattle Co.
Cracker Swamp Cattle Company, nestled in the heart of Cracker Swamp, Florida, stands as a proud symbol of seven generations of ranching and land stewardship. This family-run operation specializes in raising purebred Brahman cattle and crossbred commercial cattle, offering top-quality Brahman bulls and commercial calves. They also custom graze outside yearlings year-round on lush annual grasses. In addition to cattle, the company cultivates horses, timber, and grass, embodying the spirit of old Florida and a commitment to sustainable land management.