Tied to Ag: Ellie John, Manatee County November 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter A Florida native, Ellie John was raised in the town of Duette, located in Manatee County. She was part of the Mighty 4-Hers of Duette and raised pigs during her youth. Growing up, John spent many summers on her great-grandparents’ farm and cousins’ dairy [...]

A Guide to Florida Farm Bureau Policy Development November 2023 FloridAgriculture eNewsletter As a grassroots organization, Florida Farm Bureau’s policies start with recommendations from members at the county level. This is predominantly accomplished through sixteen commodity-based advisory committees, which are comprised of nominated members at the county-level and appointed by the organization’s state president.   Each [...]

AFBF Convention Registration Open Now Join your fellow Ag professionals and enthusiasts and attend the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, January 19-24, 2024. Farm Bureau members and non-members alike are welcome to be a part of our nation’s largest general Ag organization. At this celebration you will hear motivational keynote [...]