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  • Nov 11, 2011

    Floridians will celebrate Farm-City Week, Nov. 18-24

    Each year during the week before Thanksgiving agricultural producers join with urban residents to celebrate their mutual relationships. Farm-City Week, a national observance, also emphasizes the importance of domestic agricultural production for our quality of life as well as the availability of a safe, abundant domestic food supply.

  • Oct 20, 2011

    Florida Farm Bureau honors outstanding volunteers, celebrates successful year

    Orlando, Fla. – A fine balance of well-deserved award announcements and policy development engaged more than 500 members at Florida Farm Bureau’s 70th Annual Meeting, held Oct. 6 through Oct. 8, at The Peabody Hotel in Orlando. Members also participated in a variety of workshops and business sessions at the event. Many attendees reported that the meeting was one of the best of its kind.

  • Oct 20, 2011

    Suwannee River Basin farm owners to be honored for environmental stewardship

    Nineteen agricultural producers in the Suwannee River Basin will receive special recognition for their outstanding natural resource management on June 30. Each of the agriculturists will receive a County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship (CARES) award during a dinner meeting at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center near Live Oak.

  • Oct 20, 2011

    Marion County couple competes for state Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement title

    James and Sara LeFils have been named as finalists for the 2011 Florida Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement in Agriculture Award. The couple produces beef cattle, peanuts and hay on more than 1,500 acres in Marion County. They also maintain a custom hay harvesting operation.

  • Jul 21, 2011

    Columbia County couple competes for state Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement title

    Jeff and Kelly Willis have been named as finalists for the 2011 Florida Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement in Agriculture Award. The couple maintains a beef cattle operation outside of Lake City and helps manage the family-owned Columbia Livestock Market. They also produce grass seed, hay, peanuts, field corn and soybeans.

  • Jul 20, 2011

    Polk County couple competes for state Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement title

    Jason and Olivia DeVane have been named as finalists for the 2011 Florida Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement in Agriculture Award. The couple produces citrus and beef cattle on more than 2,600 acres in Polk County. They also maintain grove caretaking operation for other area citrus farmers.

  • Oct 20, 2011

    Gilchrist County dairyman selected as the 2011 Florida Farmer of the Year

    Ron St. John, a dairy producer whose operation is based in Gilchrist County, has claimed the title of 2011 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Ag Expo Florida Farmer of the Year. He will now compete against nine other state winners for the prestigious Southeastern Farmer of the Year award to be announced in the fall.

  • Apr 12, 2011

    Jim Strickland testifies before House subcommittee

    Jim Strickland, president of the Florida Cattlemen's Association and a member of Florida Farm Bureau's Beef Advisory Committee, today testified before the House Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry. Congressman Tom Rooney is chair of this subcommittee and invited Strickland to testify. Here's a link to what he had to say.

  • Mar 28, 2011

    Join us for Field to the Hill 2011-May 24-26

    Field to the Hill is an annual event organized by Florida Farm Bureau that allows members to visit their elected officials in Washington. CLICK HERE for details.

    Registration deadline for 2011 Field to the Hill is April 15, 2011.  Email Laura Conaway or call (352) 374-1544 for registration details.

  • Mar 28, 2011

    Eight NEW Issue Briefs Added to Site

    Florida Farm Bureau's Agricultural Policy Division has put together eight new issue briefs to help update members on important topics facing our state and industry.

    Click here to go to the Issue Briefs page.

  • Mar 28, 2011

    Farm Bureau applauds Putnam team

    “Impressive” is the first word Florida Farm Bureau used to describe Adam Putnam’s team as the next Commissioner of Agriculture himself announced his staff to key agricultural industry leaders this morning.

  • Oct 25, 2011

    Rep. Adam Putnam Headlines Friend of Farm Bureau Award Winners for 111th Congress



    Fifteen members of Florida’s Congressional delegation are being recognized as “Friends of Farm Bureau” based on their outstanding service to agriculture during the 111th Congress.

  • Oct 29, 2010

    Jefferson County couple named Achievement Award winners

    Stephen and Tracie Fulford had the pleasure of driving away from the Florida Farm Bureau’s 2010 Annual Meeting with a new Dodge Ram Quad Cab truck, courtesy of Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company.

  • Oct 29, 2010

    Clay County couple wins Florida Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Agriculture Award

    Justin and Kelly Mosley have been chosen as the top winners of Florida Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Agriculture competition.

  • Oct 29, 2010

    Citrus industry leader receives Farm Bureau’s “Distinguished Service to Agriculture” award

    Hugh English, a leading figure in Florida’s citrus industry for the past four decades, received Florida Farm Bureau’s highest honor tonight at the organization’s annual meeting.

  • Oct 29, 2010

    Farm Bureau honors Peaden, Cretul with 2010 
“Legislator of the Year” award

    State Sen. Durell Peaden and state Rep. Larry Cretul today received Florida Farm Bureau’s Legislator of the Year award during the organization’s 2010 annual meeting in Daytona Beach.

  • Oct 29, 2010

    FFBF President to highlight need for estate tax reform

    President Hoblick urges "Put Death Taxes to Rest" as part of campaign.

  • Oct 29, 2010

    Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting is Oct. 13-15 in Daytona

    Hundreds of farmers and ranchers from across the state will convene at the Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Daytona Beach for the 69th annual meeting.

  • Sep 7, 2010

    “America’s Heartland” to air in Orlando, Tampa and Miami

    Beginning the week of Sept. 19, America’s Heartland can be seen on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. on WEDU in Tampa/St. Petersburg; on Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. on WMFE in Orlando; and on Sundays (beginning Oct. 3) at noon on WPBT2 in Miami.

  • Aug 27, 2010

    Farm Bureau applauds Rubio’s plan to help agriculture

    The leader of Florida’s largest general-interest agricultural organization today applauded U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio for his six-point plan to help the agricultural community.

  • Aug 6, 2010

    Farm Bureau Today on RFD-TV to feature Marcia Lightsey and Florida Cracker Cattle

    Program Debuts Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m., Eastern Time

  • Jul 23, 2010

    AMENDMENT 4:

    What every Floridian should know

  • Jun 17, 2010

    Florida Farm Bureau pleased with Rooney’s Appointment to Agriculture Committee

    Rep. Rooney is the only Florida member to serve on that body.

  • Jun 21, 2010

    Farmers' environmental efforts to be highlighted, along with 10th anniversary of CARES

    Twenty-four Suwannee River Basin farmers and ranchers will be recognized for their superior natural resource efforts during the annual CARES dinner and awards ceremony at the UF/IFAS Suwannee Valley Research and Education Center near Live Oak on June 29.

  • Jun 16, 2010

    Best Management Practices enrollment encouraged by FDACS

    Agricultural producers are asking whether they should implement FDACS-adopted best management practices for water quality and quantity. The simple answer is YES.

  • Jun 16, 2010

    Hundley is Expo Farmer of the Year for Florida

    John L. Hundley, who produces vegetables and sugarcane in the Everglades Agricultural area (EAA) of South Florida, has been named Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Farmer of the Year for Florida. He will represent his state in the competition for Swisher Sweets Sunbelt Southeastern Farmer of the Year in October.

  • Jun 16, 2010

    Florida agriculture calls for override of vetoes

    Twenty-three organizations representing Florida farmers and ranchers today called on House and Senate leaders to lead the Legislature in overriding Gov. Charlie Crist’s vetoes of legislation that they consider critical to the continued success of Florida’s agricultural industry.

  • Jun 16, 2010

    Florida Farm Bureau members visit Capitol

    More than 80 Florida Farm Bureau members traveled to Washington, D.C. this month to visit with Florida’s congressional delegation for the annual "Field to the Hill" trip.

  • Jun 16, 2010

    Farm Bureau to host Midwest cattle tour

    Florida cattle ranchers and others interested in learning more about beef operations are invited to take part in a tour of Nebraska and Iowa agriculture Oct. 23-28.

  • Jun 16, 2010

    Carly Barnes wins Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet

    The University of Florida junior recently took first place in the 2010 Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet and will represent Florida at the national finals of the event next year in Orlando.

  • Jun 16, 2010

    Florida Farm Bureau partners with the 2010 Sunshine Census Public Awareness Campaign

    Goal is to help achieve an accurate count of agricultural producers and farm employees living in Florida in 2010.

  • Jun 16, 2010

    Florida Farm Bureau President addresses Ag Committees

    Florida’s agriculture, natural resources and related industries might now be the number one driver of the Florida economy; Florida Farm Bureau President John L. Hoblick told House and Senate committees yesterday.

  • Jun 16, 2010

    UF President names new senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources

    Jack Payne has been selected as the University of Florida’s next senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, UF President Bernie Machen announced today.

     

  • Jun 16, 2010

    Union County farmer named to Florida Farm Bureau board

    Ed Shadd, a diversified timber, cattle and hog farmer from Raiford, was elected to represent District 8, which includes Alachua, Bradford and Union counties.

  • Jun 16, 2010

    Agriculture Literacy Day set for March 23

    Florida agriculture industry volunteers are invited to read a new children’s book written in honor of the event.

  • Jun 16, 2010

    Florida Farm Bureau will host Receptions for UF/IFAS Senior Vice President Finalists

    A series of receptions will be held to introduce agriculture industry leaders to the four finalists for UF/IFAS Senior Vice President.

  • Jun 16, 2010

    Florida Farm Bureau: Proposed EPA standards are flawed, threaten Florida’s economic recovery

    New water regulations proposed last week by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will levy a de facto water tax on Floridians.

  • Jan 20, 2010


    Many tickets left in drawing for turkey hunt with Commissioner Charles Bronson

    Buy your ticket today!

  • Jun 16, 2010

    Ag Commissioner announces extension of state of emergency

    The Governor's Executive Order declaring a state of emergency has been extended for an additional seven days to assist farmers dealing with crop damage from the freeze.

  • Jun 16, 2010

    Florida Farm Bureau sees concern over freeze damage, losses

    Commissioner of Agriculture estimates about one-third of the crop worth hundreds of millions of dollars has been lost. Farmers urged to document damage if they are planning to seek assistance.

  • Jun 16, 2010

    Florida Farm Bureau Statement on Arctic Weather Conditions

    Agricultural producers across the state continue to take measures to protect crops, expecting freezing or near-freezing temperatures to continue.

  • Jan 4, 2010

    Florida to be well represented at American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Seattle Jan. 10-13

    President John L. Hoblick will lead a group of about 50 Florida Farm Bureau members to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 91st Meeting.

  • Nov 24, 2009

    Win a turkey hunt with Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson

    FFBF's Young Farmer and Rancher Leadership program is hosting a limited donation drawing for a weekend turkey hunt with Commissioner of Agriculture Bronson. Only 100 tickets will be sold at $50 per ticket.

  • Nov 16, 2009

    Live Oak man wins NASCAR tickets for Nov. 22 race

    Larry Gilliard wins NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Finale tickets

  • Nov 6, 2009

    Florida Agricultural Marketing Association hires Chad Roberts

    Chad Roberts of Eustis has joined the staff of the Leesburg-based Florida Agricultural Marketing Association (FAMA) as manager of the Direct Marketing Division.

  • Nov 3, 2009

    New members elected to Florida Farm Bureau Board of Directors

    Four new members joined the board of directors of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation following the annual meeting Oct. 28-30 at Daytona Beach. In addition, the board of directors reelected Mark Byrd, an Apopka nurseryman, to be its Secretary. Jeff Vermillion, a rancher from Marion County, was elected Treasurer.

  • Nov 3, 2009

    Loop’s Nursery and Greenhouses of Jacksonville and Dairy Production Systems of High Springs are winners of Ag Commissioners Environmental Leadership Awards

    Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has presented awards to two agricultural operations in recognition of their leadership in promoting progressive environmental practices.

  • Nov 2, 2009

    Farm Bureau president: Florida agriculture is economic bulwark in recession

    The leader of Florida’s largest general agricultural organization reminded his audience that agriculture has remained a “pillar” of economic activity, despite the deep recession of the past year.

  • Nov 2, 2009

    Florida Farm Bureau Honors Senator Charlie Dean and Rep. Trudi Williams as Legislators of the Year

    Dean, chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, has championed a number of priority issues for Farm Bureau members and has served as an all-around champion for the agricultural industry. Williams, chair of the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Committee, has been instrumental in the passage of several bills important to farmers and ranchers.

  • Nov 2, 2009

    Jeb Smith of St. Johns County named Achievement Award winner

    Jeb Smith, a St. Johns County farmer, had the pleasure of driving away from Florida Farm Bureau’s 2009 Annual Meeting with a new Dodge Ram Quad Cab truck, courtesy of Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company. Smith won this special prize after he was selected as the winner of Florida Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award competition.

  • Nov 2, 2009

    Excellence in Agriculture Award

    Carlton and Laura Lee Taylor of Polk County have been chosen as the top winners of Florida Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Agriculture competition. This competition is open to farmers and ranchers who are under the age of 35 and do not derive the majority of their income from an owned farm operation.

  • Nov 2, 2009

    Florida Farm Bureau honors members, others at 68th Annual Meeting

    More than 500 Florida Farm Bureau Federation leaders from across the state gathered at the Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Daytona Beach Oct. 28-30 for the organization’s 68th annual meeting.

  • Nov 3, 2009

    Farm Bureau: Don't CAP Our Future

    Florida Farm Bureau is encouraging all Farm Bureau members in the state to join together in a unified request to federal lawmakers: Don't Cap Our Future.

  • Oct 27, 2009

    Donald Nelson and Marion Tidwell to be honored with Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award

    President Hoblick will present the awards during the President’s Celebration and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 28.

  • Oct 22, 2009

    Lightsey named 2009 Sunbelt Expo Farmer of the Year

    Lightsey was chosen from a field of 10 state farmers of the year from the southeastern United States.

  • Oct 7, 2009

    “Farm Bureau Today” on RFD-TV

    The Brock family farm in Jefferson County and Florida’s aquaculture
    industry will be highlighted later this month when The Florida Report
    airs on RFD-TV.

  • Sep 28, 2009

    Top couples compete for Florida Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Agriculture Award

    The finalists include John and Emily Eubanks of Alachua County, Earl
    and Ashley Jones of Gilchrist County and Carlton and Laura Lee Taylor
    of Polk County.

  • Sep 28, 2009

    Northern Everglades farmers to receive accolades for environmental stewardship Oct. 8

    Twenty farmers and ranchers will be honored on Oct. 8 for their
    environmental stewardship at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center.

  • Sep 28, 2009

    Tampa Bay CARES program to recognize environmental stewardship by farmers and growers

    Twelve Tampa Bay growers will be recognized for their superior natural
    resource stewardship during the first-ever Tampa Bay CARES dinner that
    will be held during the Hillsborough County Farm Bureau’s annual
    meeting on Oct. 1.

  • Sep 25, 2009

    Teachers reminded to apply for Ag in the Classroom mini-grants

    Teachers are reminded that Oct. 2 is the deadline to apply for its Ag in the Classroom Mini-Grants. The grants are designed to assist educators with projects that integrate agriculture into students’ classroom experience.

  • Sep 23, 2009

    “America’s Heartland” to air in Tampa, Miami and Orlando

    The only nationally distributed weekly program offering positive stories about agriculture, is coming to PBS stations in Miami, Tampa and Orlando.

  • Sep 17, 2009

    Florida Farm Bureau opposes Amendment 4, “Hometown Democracy”

    The board of directors of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation has affirmed the organization’s opposition to Amendment 4.

  • Sep 10, 2009


    Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting will be Oct. 28-30 in Daytona

    Hundreds of farmers and ranchers from across the state will convene at the Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Daytona Beach for the 68th annual meeting.

  • Sep 2, 2009

    Curt Williams joins Florida Farm Bureau Federation

    He will represent Florida Farm Bureau and the agricultural community on
    water, natural resources and growth management issues with major focus
    on the Southwest Florida and the St. Johns River Water
    Management districts.

  • Aug 28, 2009

    Event rallies support for energy options, against climate legislation

    An energized crowd of more than 200 filled the Ritz Theater in Ybor City
    Thursday to rally in support of affordable energy alternatives and
    against proposed climate change legislation that has already been
    passed by the U.S. House and is being contemplated by the Senate.

     

  • Aug 24, 2009

    Farm Bureau urges citizens to attend ‘energy rally’

    Farm Bureau has joined with a coalition called Energy Citizens to hold
    a rally highlighting the negative impacts that climate change
    legislation will have on agriculture, industry and small businesses in
    Florida.  The event will be held Thursday, August 27 at the Ritz
    Theatre in Ybor City from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Aug 21, 2009

    Florida Farm Bureau establishes Employ Florida Banner Center for Agriscience

    Center will evaluate and develop curriculum that will be instrumental in meeting the workforce needs of Florida’s agriculture industry.

  • Aug 21, 2009

    FFA to honor Florida Farm Bureau’s Hoblick, Cockrell

    President John L. Hoblick and Assistant to the President Pat Cockrell will be recognized at FFA's 82nd National Convention in Indianapolis, Ind.

  • Jul 30, 2009

    Farm Bureau Today on RFD-TV to feature Carroll Brothers Nursery in Clearwater and Florida wildflowers

    The Florida Report will premier Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m., EDT.

  • Jul 30, 2009

    Farm Bureau staff member earns Accreditation in Public Relations

    Kathy Richardson, public relations program manager for FFBF, has successfully completed the Examination for Accreditation in Public Relations, entitling her to use the APR professional designation.

  • Jul 30, 2009


    Florida Farm Bureau accepting nominations for Certified Crop Advisor Award

    FFBF and the Florida CCA Program will recognize one outstanding Florida CCA who has provided superior service and advice for farmers in nutrient management, soil and water management, integrated pest management and crop production.

  • Jun 26, 2009

    Christian Colletti joins Florida Agricultural Marketing Association

    Christian Colletti has been hired as assistant operations manager by the Florida Agricultural Marketing Association (FAMA).

  • Jun 19, 2009

    Awards recognize environmental stewardship by farmers and ranchers


    Twenty-six Suwannee and Santa Fe River Basin farmers and ranchers will be recognized for their superior natural resource stewardship during the 9th Annual CARES dinner.

  • Jun 11, 2009

    Farm Bureau’s James Trafton named chair of Florida Insurance Council

    Trafton was installed as the 2009-2010 Chairman of the Florida Insurance Council’s Executive Committee and Board during the Council’s summer symposium.

  • Jun 3, 2009

    UF students awarded first-ever Carl B. Loop Legislative Scholarships

    Three students embark on legislative internships this summer.

  • May 27, 2009

    Young Farmers & Ranchers to hold conference in Crystal River

    The event will be held July 18 and 19 at The Plantation Golf Resort & Spa. Registration deadline is June 19.

  • Aug 17, 2009

    Florida Farm Bureau concerned about crop disaster in Hastings growing area

    As heavy rains continue, the Florida Farm Bureau Federation today urged producers in the Hastings area to prepare for heavy crop losses.

  • May 19, 2009

    Polk County grower and rancher named 2009 Sunbelt Expo Florida Farmer of the Year

    Cary Lightsey, a Lake Wales man, has been named the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Ag Expo’s 2009 Florida Farmer of the Year.

  • Aug 17, 2009

    Florida Farm Bureau supports AG CONNECT Expo 2010

    FFBF is cooperating with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and is now a supporting organization of AG CONNECT Expo 2010.

  • Aug 17, 2009

    Florida Agricultural Marketing Association hires Brian Buckley

    Brian Buckley of Brooksville has joined the staff of the Leesburg-based Florida Agricultural Marketing Association (FAMA) as manager of the Direct Marketing Division.

  • May 1, 2009

    Q & A about H1N1 Influenza, Misnamed “Swine Flu”

    N1H1 Influenza (“swine flu”) is a respiratory disease caused by type A influenza viruses.

  • Apr 27, 2009

    Joe Siegmeister joins Florida Farm Bureau staff

    As assistant director of Field Services for District Four, Siegmeister works with Alachua, Dixie, Flagler, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion, Seminole and
    Volusia counties.

     

  • Apr 24, 2009

    Florida Farm Bureau making car-buying easier

    Members can avoid the stress and haggling involved in purchasing a new vehicle by taking advantage of a new member benefit: free access to the Members Automobile Buying Service of America (MABS).

  • Apr 6, 2009

    Area farmers to attend DOT training seminar, public invited 

    The Columbia County Farm Bureau is hosting a Florida Department of
    Transportation (FDOT) Educational Seminar to discuss current rules,
    regulations and laws pertaining to hauling agricultural products and
    moving farm equipment on public roads in Florida.

  • Mar 31, 2009

    Farm Bureau women to meet in Coral Springs

    The 2009 Florida Farm Bureau State Women’s Leadership Conference kicks off Friday at the Coral Springs Marriott Hotel.

  • Mar 20, 2009

    Florida Farm Bureau votes to join agriculture coalition

    The Florida Farm Bureau Federation will join Agriculture for a Democratic Workplace (ADW), a national coalition of agriculture associations unified to oppose the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA).

  • Mar 5, 2009

    Florida Farm Bureau seeks support for agriculture as Legislature convenes

    Florida Farm Bureau Federation will be on guard against unintended
    consequences that could adversely affect the state’s second-largest
    industry

  • Mar 5, 2009

    Scholarships offered by Alachua County Farm Bureau
    Alachua County Farm Bureau is encouraging high school seniors to apply for scholarships this spring.

     

  • Feb 20, 2009

    Florida Farm Bureau urges producers to participate in meetings on Farm Bill conservation program

    Meetings are scheduled around the state in March by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

  • Feb 17, 2009

    Staci Braswell joins Florida Farm Bureau staff

    Braswell is director of Government and Community Affairs, this division represents Farm Bureau on public policy issues relating to ordinances, legislation and regulations impacting agriculture.

  • Feb 5, 2009

    Alabama man makes top bid for turkey hunt with Commissioner Bronson

    An Alabama man entered the winning bid for a two-day turkey hunt with Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture.

  • Feb 5, 2009

    Scot Eubanks joins Florida Farm Bureau staff

    Scot Eubanks has joined the Agricultural Policy Division at Florida Farm Bureau Federation as assistant director.

  • Feb 3, 2009

    Indian River citrus growers receive accolades for environmental stewardship

    Florida Farm Bureau CARES program honored six citrus growers for their environmental stewardship Jan. 27 at the Indian River Citrus Seminar.

  • Feb 3, 2009

    Major peanut butter jar brands not affected by recall

    On behalf of Florida’s peanut farmers, the Florida Farm Bureau Federation reminds consumers that the peanut butter/peanut butter paste recall does not apply to most major brands of jar peanut butter.

  • Feb 3, 2009

    Shaun Fulford joins Florida Farm Bureau staff

    Shaun Fulford has joined Florida Farm Bureau as the Young Farmer & Rancher Leadership Group/Women’s Leadership Committee Coordinator.

  • Jan 15, 2009

    Florida Senate Select Committee on economy invites public to workshop

    Meetings will be held Jan. 16, Jan. 21 and Jan. 22.

  • Feb 3, 2009

    Florida Farm Bureau takes honors at national level

    A Polk County couple was named runners-up in the American Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Achievement Award competition during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 90th annual convention Jan. 11-14 in San Antonio.

  • Jan 9, 2009

    Florida to be well represented at American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in San Antonio

    Florida Farm Bureau President John L. Hoblick will lead a group of about 110 Florida Farm Bureau members to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 90th Annual Meeting Jan. 11-14 in San Antonio.

  • Jan 9, 2009

    Farm Bureau hails appointment of Larry Arrington as Interim Senior Vice President for Agriculture


    Florida Farm Bureau Federation today praised UF President Bernie Machen’s appointment of Dr. Larry Arrington as interim senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources.

  • Dec 22, 2008

    Florida farmers named to national advisory committees

    Thirteen Florida farmers and ranchers have been named to several Advisory Committees of the American Farm Bureau Federation.

  • Dec 15, 2008


    Florida Farm Bureau announces three staff appointments

    The president of the Florida Farm Bureau has announced the appointment of Frankie Hall as director of the Agricultural Policy Division, Adam Basford as national affairs coordinator and Andrew Walmsley as an assistant director of the Agricultural Policy Division.

  • Dec 10, 2008

     Florida Farm Bureau opposes SFWMD acquisition of U.S. Sugar lands

    At its meeting on Dec. 10, the board of directors of the Florida Farm
    Bureau Federation (FFBF), declared its opposition to the acquisition
    of U.S. Sugar Corp. lands by the South Florida Water Management
    District.

  • Nov 18, 2008

    Nov. 21-27 is Farm-City Week

    Friday kicks off Farm-City Week, the week that leads up to Thanksgiving Day gives everyone the opportunity to remember that it is the strong rural-urban partnerships that make this feast possible.

  • Nov 17, 2008

    FBACT Action Alert-EPA Proposes "Cow Tax"

    A proposed EPA Rule regulating greenhouse gasses would essentially impose a per cow "tax" and fees on other types of agriculture.

    CLICK HERE to send a message to EPA letting them know how regulation of greenhouse gasses under the Clean Air Act would adversely affect agriculture.

  • Oct 28, 2008

    Santa Fe River basin farmers, ranchers to be honored for their environmental stewardship

    Through its CARES program, Florida Farm Bureau will recognize seventeen Santa Fe River Basin farmers and ranchers on Oct. 30 for their outstanding management of natural resources.

  • Oct 22, 2008

    Florida farmers, ranchers featured in new photo book

    A new book presents not only a visual showcase of U.S. farmers and ranchers but offers compelling images of Florida farmers as well.

  • Oct 16, 2008

    Spring turkey hunt with Commissioner Bronson up for auction

    Florida Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Rancher program is auctioning off a weekend turkey hunt with Commissioner of Agriculture Charles H.Bronson.

  • Oct 16, 2008

    Florida Farm Bureau Federation names Kevin Morgan executive director

    In his new position, Morgan will oversee and coordinate the activities of the Agricultural Policy, Field Services and Public Relations divisions.

  • Oct 13, 2008

    Florida Farm Bureau re-elects John L. Hoblick and Rick Roth president, vice president respectively

    John L. Hoblick of DeLeon Springs was elected president and Rick Roth of Wellington was elected vice president of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation at the Federation’s annual meeting at the Peabody Orlando. Both were elected by unanimous votes.

  • Oct 16, 2008

    Marion County couple earns Florida Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Agriculture Award

    Scott and Sarah Joe Thomas have been chosen as the top winners of Florida Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Agriculture competition.

  • Oct 22, 2008

    Polk County couple named Achievement Award winners

    Larry and Jenny Black had the pleasure of driving away from the Florida Farm Bureau’s 2008 Annual Meeting with a new Dodge Ram Quad Cab truck, courtesy of Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company.

  • Oct 13, 2008

    Florida Farm Bureau honors four state legislators

    Sens. Carey Baker and Larcenia Bullard and Reps. Mary Brandenburg and Will Kendrick were recognized as Legislators of the Year for 2008 for their leadership, vision and support of Florida’s agriculture industry.

  • Oct 22, 2008

    Florida Farm Bureau honors members of news media for ag coverage

    Florida Farm Bureau Federation recognized several members of the media for outstanding coverage of agriculture and farming issues at its annual meeting last week.

  • Oct 22, 2008

    Farm Bureaus share innovative programs through County Activities of Excellence at annual meeting

    Four counties presented their inventive and successful ideas and activities last week at the Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Orlando.

  • Oct 1, 2008

    More Dodge car models now eligible for Farm Bureau rebate program

    Effective Oct. 1, Florida Farm Bureau members can receive $500 cash savings on the retail purchase or lease of new 2008 and 2009 Dodge Avenger, Charger and Caliber automobiles.

  • Oct 22, 2008

    Grover G. Norquist to address Florida Farm Bureau Annual meeting

    Anti-tax activist and issues management strategist Grover G. Norquist will address the Farm PAC Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando.

  • Oct 22, 2008

    Florida Farm Bureau to Congress: Time for Action on Energy

    Now is the time for Congress to pass comprehensive energy legislation that will encourage creation of a more diverse domestic energy supply. As Congress returned to Washington this week, Florida Farm Bureau Federation was pressing for a plan that will address all aspects of the nation’s energy needs.

  • Sep 16, 2008

    2008 Resolutions Workbook Available for Review 

    Each year Florida Farm Bureau provides County Farm Bureaus with a copy of resolutions proposed for consideration by the delegates during our convention.   This year, to encourage involvement in our policy process, we have made the Resolutions Workbook available online so that Farm Bureau members can review the proposed changes prior to the Florida Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

    Download the 2008 FFBF Resolutions Workbook 

  • Sep 4, 2008

    Florida Farm Bureau calls for grower comments on soil fumigant rules

    Florida growers are urged to submit comments to the Environmental Protection Agency requestingthe agency reevaluate its proposed Reregistration Eligibility Decisions for several important soil fumigants.

  • Oct 13, 2008

    James Snively receives Excellence in Crop Advising Award

    James Snively, a Certified Crop Advisor and vice president of grove
    operations for Southern Gardens Citrus, Inc, is the 2008 winner of the
    Florida Excellence in Crop Advising Award sponsored by the Florida
    Certified Crop Adviser Program and the Florida Farm Bureau Federation.

  • Aug 29, 2008

    After-the-storm checklist

    Tips and links for homeowners and agricultural producers affected by Tropical Storm Fay.
     

  • Aug 27, 2008

    Producers reminded of new requirements for disaster programs

    Florida Farm Bureau wants to make sure producers are aware of requirements for those seeking to participate in the new Supplemental Agriculture Disaster Programs included in the 2008 farm bill.

  • Aug 21, 2008

    Annual Meeting will be held Oct. 8-10 in Orlando

    Hundreds of farmers and ranchers from across the state will convene Oct. 8-10 at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s 67th annual meeting.

  • Aug 13, 2008

    Florida Farm Bureau to honor Bobby Beagles and George Poucher with Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award

    Florida Farm Bureau Federation will honor Orange County cattle producer Bobby Beagles and Suwannee County farmer George Poucher with its highest honor, the Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award, at its 67th annual meeting this October.

  • Aug 15, 2008

    Florida Farm Bureau establishes Mason Smoak Memorial Scholarship

    Florida Farm Bureau Federation has established a scholarship in memory of Mason G. Smoak, a Lake Placid citrus and cattle producer who died in a plane crash near Lake Placid June 20.

  • Aug 5, 2008

    Florida Farm Bureau to host water concerns meeting in Palatka

    Farm Bureau will host a meet and greet session to allow Farm Bureau members, as well as the general public, an opportunity to get to know Cara Martin, Farm Bureau's recently appointed liaison to the St. Johns River Water Management District.

  • Jul 28, 2008

    Farm Bureau Bank announces new CD, Money Market rates 

    Farm Bureau Bank is pleased to announce that rates have been raised on all Certificates of Deposit.

  • Jul 28, 2008

    Florida Farm Bureau Young Farmers team with Second Harvest

    Florida Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) program has teamed up with America’s Second Harvest, the largest charitable relief organization in the U.S., to help feed America.

  • Jul 28, 2008

    Florida Farm Bureau appoints Cara Martin liaison to St. Johns Water Management District

    Florida Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general agricultural organization, has appointed Cara Martin to be its liaison to the St. Johns River Water Management District.

  • Jul 21, 2008

    Young Farmers & Ranchers hold annual conference in Orlando


    More than 150 of Florida Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers gathered July July 19 and 20 at the Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista. This year’s conference offered programs on financial management, handling interpersonal conflict, and the often-complex and emotion ridden process of generational succession – that is, the process of transferring ownership of family farming operations to the next generation.

  • Jul 17, 2008

    Farmers paid $4 million for Carbon Credits

    Nearly 1,800 farm operators nationwide will soon receive checks for the sale of carbon credits. Florida Farm Bureau Federation is providing Florida landowners the opportunity to participate in this program in the future.

  • Jul 18, 2008

    Environmental stewardship by Suwannee River Basin farmers and ranchers recognized

    Twenty-nine Suwannee River Basin farmers and ranchers were recognized for their superior natural resource stewardship during the 8th Annual CARES dinner held at the Dwight Stansel farm in Suwannee County on July 1.

  • Jul 16, 2008

    Florida Farm Bureau members save money through Dodge program

    Members of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation who purchased Dodge vehicles through the Dodge Discount Program saved a total of $260,000 in 2007 and a total of $69,500 in the first five months of 2008.

  • Jul 21, 2008

    Diamond bracelet drawing to support Farm Bureau women

    Would you like a chance to win a beautiful 2.56 ct. diamond bracelet set in two-tone 14k gold?

    For your donation of $2 per ticket, you will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win.

  • Jun 26, 2008

    Farmers, rural residents sought for rainfall data collection

    The Florida Climate Center at Florida State University is looking for farmers and rural citizen volunteers to help collect rainfall data across the state as part of the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, better known as CoCoRaHS.

  • Jun 13, 2008

    FBACT ACTION ALERT: Thank Governor Crist for Signing Budget With UF/IFAS Budget Intact
    CLICK HERE to send your "thank you" letter to the Governor.

  • Jun 13, 2008

    IFAS budget signed into law, Florida Farm Bureau lauds Governor, Legislature

    The Florida Farm Bureau today praised Gov. Charlie Crist and the Florida Legislature after the Governor approved the budget. The budget for the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF-IFAS) contains proviso language inserted by legislators stating that funds "...are provided for the research and extension services of IFAS and shall not be transferred or used for any other purpose.”

  • Jun 11, 2008

    North Florida farmers will be featured June 25 on RFD-TV
    “Farm Bureau Today” on RFD-TV will feature two progressive North Florida farming operations on June 25, 2008 on 6:30 p.m., Eastern Time. The program visits Donnell and Robert Gwinn’s family farm in McAlpin, Suwannee County, and Jay Fraleigh’s nursery near Madison.

  • Jun 1, 2008

    Florida Farm Bureau thanks lawmakers as 14 of 15 Farm Bill titles become law
    Last week the U.S. House overrode President Bush’s veto of the farm bill, voting 14 of the bill’s 15 titles into law. The house vote was 316 to 108 to override; the Senate voted 81-13 to override...

  • Jun 1, 2008

    Best awards “A” Rating to Florida Farm Bureau Insurance Companies
    Florida Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company and Florida Farm Bureau General Insurance Companies have been rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company...

  • Jun 1, 2008

    Florida Farm Bureau lauds House passage of 2008 Farm Bill
    The 2008 farm bill passed yesterday by the House of Representatives promises to be more supportive of Florida agricultural producers than previous bills...

  • Jun 2, 2008

    Northern Everglades farmers receive accolades for environmental stewardship
    The owners of the agricultural operations were recognized by Florida Farm Bureau’s County Alliance for Responsible Environmental Stewardship (CARES) program for their outstanding efforts in implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs)...

  • May 29, 2008

    Florida Farm Bureau names Danny Raulerson director of Field Services
    Daniel E. “Danny” Raulerson has been appointed director of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s Field Services Division and will assume the position June 16, 2008. Since 2003 he has served as director of Membership, Marketing and International Trade for the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, based in Maitland...

  • Jun 2, 2008

    Florida FB Members Marching For Immigration Reform
    Florida Farm Bureau members will march from the American Farm Bureau Federation office to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to call attention to the need for reform of federal immigration laws. About 90 Florida farmers, ranchers, growers and staff members are in Washington, D.C...

  • Jun 2, 2008

    New carbon market opportunities for Florida agriculture
    Some Florida farmers, ranchers and private forest owners may be able to capitalize on a new partnership between the state’s largest general agricultural organization and the nation’s leading supplier of carbon credit aggregation services to agriculture...

  • Jun 2, 2008

    Africanized bees, conservation are subjects of RFD-TV reports in April
    (Gainesville, Fla.) – Florida agriculture will be featured on “Farm Bureau Reports” on RFD-TV at 6:30 p.m. on April 23 and April 30, 2008. On April 23, the program will focus on Africanized bees and the challenges they continue to pose...

  • Jun 2, 2008

    The inaugural Collegiate Farm Bureau Member Spotlight recipient is Thomas M. “Trey” Warnock III.
    Collegiate Farm Bureau’s main goal is to promote agricultural awareness and to help in the community. This includes involvement in Agriculture Awareness Days at elementary schools and community service events...

  • May 29, 2008

    FBACT Action Alert: Executive Order to Adopt California Emission Standards
    In an effort to combat motor vehicle emissions and greenhouse gases (GHG), Governor Crist’s Executive Order 07-127 plans to adopt California’s motor vehicle emission standards. According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida is looking to adopt...

  • Jun 2, 2008

    Florida Farm Bueau’s magazine’s Web site has readers flipping
    The “Voice of Agriculture" flagship publication has a new online look that has Florida Farm Bureau members turning pages like never before...

  • Jun 2, 2008

    Make plans now to read for Ag Literacy Day
    The school year started later in Florida this year, which means Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc.’s Florida Agriculture Literacy Day will be held a month later in April 2008...

  • Jun 2, 2008

    FBACT Action Alert
    The State of Florida is facing a major shortfall in funding. Within the university system there has been an anticipated budget cut of roughly 4 percent. Anticipating that cut, administrators within UF/IFAS have been developing a plan...

  • Jun 2, 2008

    Water Restriction Workshops for South Florida Agriculture
    The University of Florida – Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), in conjunction with Florida Farm Bureau Federation, South Florida Water Management District and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)...

  • May 29, 2008

    County Action Partnership Proposals Requested
    During the February 13-14, 2008 State Board Meeting, the Board of Directors approved issuing a 3rd Request for Proposal for 2007 for the County Action Partnership Program. County Farm Bureaus may seek up to $5,000...

  • Jun 2, 2008

    IFAS controversy now in public domain
    Florida Farm Bureau is posting this statement from University of Florida President Dr. Bernie Machen at the request of his office. The statement is a response to the controversy over the level of impending budget cuts...

  • May 29, 2008

    New Proposed H-2A Regulations
    For the first time in 20 years the Department of Labor is amending its regulations regarding employment of aliens under the H-2A temporary agricultural worker system to streamline processing and increase protections for workers...

  • Jun 2, 2008

    Food Check Out Week reminds consumers food is affordable
    With economic concerns looming large in the minds of most Americans, the average cost of food continues to remain affordable overall. According to the most recent information from the Agriculture Department’s (USDA’s) Economic Research Service...

  • Jun 2, 2008

    Indian River citrus growers receive accolades for environmental stewardship
    Six citrus growers were honored for their environmental stewardship Wednesday at the Indian River Citrus Seminar...

  • Jun 2, 2008

    Young Farm Bureau members highlighted on national stage
    Chris and Kelly Lyons of Mayo were runners-up for the Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award and Charlie and Kelli Hofer of Ocala were top 10 finalists in the Excellence in Agriculture competition...

  • Jun 2, 2008

    American Farm Bureau honors state, members
    Florida Farm Bureau and its members were honored for organizational performance, lifetime service to agriculture and county programs during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 89th annual convention...

  • Sep 4, 2008

    Don’t Tie Our Hands shows need for immigration reform
    Pieces of twine attached to note cards are being used to send a strong, visual message to Florida’s members of Congress about the need for comprehensive immigration reform...

  • May 29, 2008

    Florida Farm Bureau expresses appreciation for state’s fast action on freeze
    Florida Farm Bureau Federation today lauded fast action by Gov. Charlie Crist and Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson which will help Florida’s agricultural producers...

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