Polk County Farm Bureau — Voice of Agriculture in Polk County, Florida

Nearly 400 young farmers, ranchers and women in agriculture from across the state gathered at Florida Farm Bureau's FUSION Conference July 10–12 in Orlando for leadership development and hands-on learning opportunities.

In this episode of the Rural Recharge podcast, Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb S. Smith sits down with Kelsey Waters-David for an authentic conversation about Florida agriculture.

The FY 2026-27 budget marks a historic year for Florida agriculture, securing major investments in land conservation, water resource protection, agricultural research, food security and rural communities.